Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Expensive

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
With 2025 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at this quarter century and pick out the best commanders from each year.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emiel the Blessed
91%inclusion963 decks1.06K decks
85%synergy
Finale of Devastation
91%inclusion963 decks1.06K decks
84%synergy
Mystic Remora
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
83%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
86%inclusion909 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Silence
87%inclusion920 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
84%inclusion890 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Bloom Tender
92%inclusion977 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion1.01K decks1.06K decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion910 decks1.06K decks
80%synergy
Flusterstorm
84%inclusion888 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion1.02K decks1.06K decks
62%synergy
Delighted Halfling
90%inclusion950 decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Noble Hierarch
88%inclusion937 decks1.06K decks
63%synergy
Chord of Calling
84%inclusion894 decks1.06K decks
78%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
84%inclusion887 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
82%inclusion871 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
Grand Abolisher
81%inclusion859 decks1.06K decks
74%synergy
Mental Misstep
80%inclusion852 decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
80%inclusion848 decks1.06K decks
75%synergy
Neoform
79%inclusion838 decks1.06K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion1.02K decks1.06K decks
90%synergy
The One Ring
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
88%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
80%synergy
Force of Will
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
88%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion999 decks1.06K decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
94%inclusion994 decks1.06K decks
90%synergy
Chrome Mox
93%inclusion988 decks1.06K decks
89%synergy
Mana Vault
91%inclusion968 decks1.06K decks
87%synergy
Crop Rotation
87%inclusion921 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Creatures
Faeburrow Elder
78%inclusion829 decks1.06K decks
65%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
77%inclusion815 decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion798 decks1.06K decks
61%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
72%inclusion142 decks197 decks
64%synergy
Mockingbird
69%inclusion654 decks943 decks
60%synergy
Voice of Victory
68%inclusion350 decks512 decks
64%synergy
Spellseeker
68%inclusion723 decks1.06K decks
65%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
59%inclusion624 decks1.06K decks
56%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
58%inclusion620 decks1.06K decks
55%synergy
Badgermole Cub
55%inclusion109 decks197 decks
50%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
52%inclusion547 decks1.06K decks
50%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
50%inclusion467 decks942 decks
43%synergy
Displacer Kitten
49%inclusion517 decks1.06K decks
45%synergy
Captain Sisay
41%inclusion430 decks1.06K decks
39%synergy
Transit Mage
40%inclusion247 decks615 decks
39%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
40%inclusion376 decks943 decks
38%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
38%inclusion279 decks729 decks
36%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
38%inclusion401 decks1.06K decks
36%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
35%inclusion367 decks1.06K decks
29%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
31%inclusion330 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
28%inclusion293 decks1.06K decks
26%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
26%inclusion277 decks1.06K decks
25%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion264 decks1.06K decks
24%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
24%inclusion259 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Guardian
24%inclusion250 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
22%inclusion235 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
20%inclusion211 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Endurance
19%inclusion205 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion165 decks860 decks
13%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
17%inclusion184 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
17%inclusion170 decks989 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion176 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
16%inclusion161 decks989 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion165 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
13%inclusion131 decks989 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion51 decks401 decks
9%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
12%inclusion35 decks281 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion87 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion124 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Aven Interrupter
12%inclusion119 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
11%inclusion120 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion116 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion116 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion106 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion96 decks990 decks
9%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
10%inclusion101 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Spectral Sailor
8.8%inclusion93 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
8.5%inclusion90 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
8.1%inclusion86 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
79%inclusion835 decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Swan Song
77%inclusion822 decks1.06K decks
61%synergy
Force of Negation
77%inclusion813 decks1.06K decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion782 decks1.06K decks
55%synergy
Worldly Tutor
72%inclusion759 decks1.06K decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion748 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
60%inclusion641 decks1.06K decks
57%synergy
Angel's Grace
53%inclusion563 decks1.06K decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion530 decks1.06K decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
45%inclusion474 decks1.06K decks
41%synergy
Flare of Denial
41%inclusion410 decks1K decks
39%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion327 decks1.06K decks
28%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion300 decks1.06K decks
24%synergy
Ephemerate
27%inclusion288 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Intuition
27%inclusion288 decks1.06K decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion287 decks1.06K decks
-21%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
23%inclusion245 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion244 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion220 decks990 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion227 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Retraction Helix
20%inclusion215 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion214 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion189 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion149 decks943 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion150 decks1.06K decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion124 decks990 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion124 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion120 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion120 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Miscast
9.0%inclusion95 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Cloudshift
7.4%inclusion78 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.06K decks
-10%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.3%inclusion56 decks1.06K decks
-10%synergy
Dispel
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
64%inclusion684 decks1.06K decks
60%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
61%inclusion301 decks493 decks
57%synergy
Wargate
61%inclusion645 decks1.06K decks
56%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion393 decks1.06K decks
33%synergy
Transmute Artifact
33%inclusion350 decks1.06K decks
33%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion252 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
9.4%inclusion100 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
8.9%inclusion94 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
70%inclusion743 decks1.06K decks
67%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
50%inclusion530 decks1.06K decks
48%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion286 decks1.06K decks
26%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion117 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.5%inclusion80 decks1.06K decks
-12%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
7.5%inclusion80 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
6.5%inclusion69 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.4%inclusion53 decks988 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
69%inclusion733 decks1.06K decks
59%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion482 decks1.06K decks
43%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
44%inclusion471 decks1.06K decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion367 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion291 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
21%inclusion220 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion167 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion142 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion118 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.1%inclusion97 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Stasis
8.6%inclusion91 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Training Grounds
7.4%inclusion79 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.4%inclusion78 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
18%inclusion194 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
41%inclusion434 decks1.06K decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion352 decks1.06K decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
95%inclusion1.01K decks1.06K decks
76%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion989 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
69%inclusion737 decks1.06K decks
64%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion254 decks508 decks
43%synergy
Shifting Woodland
48%inclusion475 decks989 decks
45%synergy
Emergence Zone
31%inclusion326 decks1.06K decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion161 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion159 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.9%inclusion78 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.04K decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion885 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion769 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
70%inclusion743 decks1.06K decks
69%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion714 decks1.06K decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
63%inclusion668 decks1.06K decks
62%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion529 decks1.06K decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion344 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Mana Crypt
21%inclusion226 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion183 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion173 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.4%inclusion68 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
99%inclusion1.05K decks1.06K decks
86%synergy
Tundra
99%inclusion1.05K decks1.06K decks
86%synergy
Savannah
99%inclusion1.05K decks1.06K decks
86%synergy
Flooded Strand
98%inclusion1.04K decks1.06K decks
66%synergy
Misty Rainforest
98%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
97%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
64%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
53%synergy
Temple Garden
95%inclusion1.01K decks1.06K decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
87%inclusion922 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
City of Brass
86%inclusion909 decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion902 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion897 decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Wooded Foothills
76%inclusion811 decks1.06K decks
69%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion795 decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
74%inclusion790 decks1.06K decks
67%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion732 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion670 decks1.06K decks
57%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion665 decks1.06K decks
57%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion477 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion427 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
39%inclusion381 decks984 decks
36%synergy
Forest
31%inclusion324 decks1.06K decks
-64%synergy
Sea of Clouds
26%inclusion279 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Island
22%inclusion238 decks1.06K decks
-71%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion220 decks990 decks
16%synergy
Plains
18%inclusion191 decks1.06K decks
-75%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion161 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion156 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion59 decks405 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion134 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
6.9%inclusion73 decks1.06K decks
-33%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.06K decks
-25%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy