Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Expensive Birthing Pod

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Neoform
93%inclusion112 decks120 decks
89%synergy
Flusterstorm
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
88%synergy
Finale of Devastation
95%inclusion114 decks120 decks
88%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
93%inclusion112 decks120 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Remora
98%inclusion117 decks120 decks
86%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
89%inclusion107 decks120 decks
85%synergy
Force of Negation
89%inclusion107 decks120 decks
84%synergy
Bloom Tender
94%inclusion113 decks120 decks
83%synergy
Esper Sentinel
98%inclusion117 decks120 decks
82%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
85%inclusion102 decks120 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Noble Hierarch
89%inclusion107 decks120 decks
64%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion106 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Eladamri's Call
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
77%synergy
Chord of Calling
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
82%synergy
Silence
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
81%synergy
Grand Abolisher
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
79%synergy
Birthing Pod
84%inclusion101 decks120 decks
81%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
79%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
99%inclusion119 decks120 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion116 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Force of Will
97%inclusion116 decks120 decks
91%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
91%synergy
Worldly Tutor
94%inclusion113 decks120 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
94%inclusion113 decks120 decks
91%synergy
The One Ring
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
86%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
92%inclusion110 decks120 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Faeburrow Elder
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
77%synergy
Eternal Witness
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
67%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
79%inclusion95 decks120 decks
75%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
70%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
74%synergy
Spellseeker
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
73%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
70%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
62%synergy
Voice of Victory
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Transit Mage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Captain Sisay
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Mockingbird
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Guardian
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Drake
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Delivery Moogle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aven Interrupter
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Endurance
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Sailor
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Crop Rotation
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
74%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion75 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Pact of Negation
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Denial
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Ephemerate
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Veil of Summer
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Miscast
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Intuition
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Delay
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Cloudshift
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
69%synergy
Transmute Artifact
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
71%synergy
Wargate
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
57%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Timetwister
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Phoenix Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Static Orb
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Wild Growth
63%inclusion75 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Sylvan Library
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Birthing Ritual
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Stasis
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
93%inclusion112 decks120 decks
75%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
80%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
64%synergy
Mistrise Village
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Shifting Woodland
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Homeward Path
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion119 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion106 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion102 decks120 decks
81%synergy
Lotus Petal
84%inclusion101 decks120 decks
80%synergy
Grim Monolith
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
78%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
72%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
69%synergy
Mana Crypt
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Flooded Strand
99%inclusion119 decks120 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion118 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
98%inclusion118 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
98%inclusion118 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Tundra
98%inclusion117 decks120 decks
85%synergy
Savannah
98%inclusion117 decks120 decks
85%synergy
Tropical Island
98%inclusion117 decks120 decks
85%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion117 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion116 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Temple Garden
94%inclusion113 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Mana Confluence
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
85%synergy
City of Brass
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
82%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion106 decks120 decks
81%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
83%inclusion100 decks120 decks
79%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
75%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
77%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
75%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
79%inclusion95 decks120 decks
71%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion95 decks120 decks
72%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion81 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Forest
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
-71%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Island
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
-75%synergy
Plains
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-76%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-19%synergy