Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Birds

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lessons from Life
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
87%inclusion520 decks599 decks
83%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
84%inclusion503 decks599 decks
79%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
82%inclusion492 decks599 decks
79%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion400 decks497 decks
74%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
75%inclusion451 decks599 decks
72%synergy
Flurry of Wings
71%inclusion423 decks599 decks
66%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
69%inclusion415 decks599 decks
66%synergy
Judge's Familiar
66%inclusion397 decks599 decks
63%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
66%inclusion321 decks484 decks
62%synergy
Winged Portent
64%inclusion383 decks599 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
81%inclusion487 decks599 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion409 decks599 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
68%inclusion328 decks484 decks
59%synergy
Murmuration
65%inclusion311 decks475 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion385 decks599 decks
59%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
63%inclusion375 decks599 decks
59%synergy
Airborne Aid
61%inclusion364 decks599 decks
58%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
59%inclusion353 decks599 decks
57%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
59%inclusion351 decks599 decks
57%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion132 decks599 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion100 decks599 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion97 decks599 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion90 decks599 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion79 decks599 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
12%inclusion69 decks599 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.2%inclusion55 decks599 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion55 decks599 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion31 decks599 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
57%inclusion339 decks599 decks
53%synergy
Aven Interrupter
55%inclusion327 decks599 decks
50%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
51%inclusion305 decks599 decks
49%synergy
Wingmate Roc
49%inclusion296 decks599 decks
48%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
49%inclusion293 decks599 decks
46%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
47%inclusion283 decks599 decks
46%synergy
The Goose Mother
47%inclusion280 decks599 decks
41%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
44%inclusion266 decks599 decks
43%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
44%inclusion232 decks525 decks
42%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
44%inclusion263 decks599 decks
43%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
44%inclusion262 decks599 decks
39%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion258 decks599 decks
38%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
41%inclusion198 decks486 decks
37%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
40%inclusion239 decks599 decks
39%synergy
Emeria Angel
40%inclusion239 decks599 decks
35%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
39%inclusion236 decks599 decks
39%synergy
Healer's Hawk
39%inclusion232 decks599 decks
36%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
39%inclusion232 decks599 decks
38%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Soulcatcher
35%inclusion210 decks599 decks
35%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
34%inclusion190 decks553 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
34%inclusion205 decks599 decks
32%synergy
Harrier Strix
34%inclusion201 decks597 decks
33%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
32%inclusion189 decks599 decks
28%synergy
Bartz and Boko
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Shrike Force
29%inclusion146 decks495 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
29%inclusion174 decks599 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Goose
28%inclusion170 decks599 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Aerie Mystics
28%inclusion165 decks599 decks
27%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
25%synergy
River Hoopoe
26%inclusion154 decks599 decks
25%synergy
Strix Lookout
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
25%inclusion151 decks599 decks
24%synergy
Augury Owl
23%inclusion136 decks599 decks
22%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
22%inclusion134 decks599 decks
20%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Owlbear Cub
21%inclusion123 decks599 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
20%inclusion117 decks599 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
19%inclusion115 decks599 decks
18%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
18%inclusion105 decks599 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Moat
17%inclusion102 decks599 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
15%inclusion92 decks599 decks
15%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
15%inclusion89 decks599 decks
13%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
15%inclusion88 decks599 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion85 decks599 decks
14%synergy
Commander Eesha
14%inclusion81 decks599 decks
13%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
13%inclusion79 decks599 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion311 decks599 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion238 decks475 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion280 decks599 decks
9%synergy
Lofty Denial
41%inclusion246 decks599 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion230 decks599 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
36%inclusion199 decks556 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion179 decks599 decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
29%inclusion139 decks475 decks
20%synergy
Rally of Wings
29%inclusion174 decks599 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion164 decks599 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion123 decks489 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion115 decks599 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion111 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion101 decks599 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion99 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion79 decks599 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion71 decks599 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion69 decks599 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion67 decks599 decks
8%synergy
Wing Shards
11%inclusion63 decks599 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.0%inclusion54 decks599 decks
-18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion51 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.8%inclusion47 decks599 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
7.7%inclusion46 decks599 decks
-2%synergy
Refute
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion37 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion39 decks599 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.5%inclusion36 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion36 decks599 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion34 decks599 decks
-3%synergy
Keep Watch
5.3%inclusion32 decks599 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
52%inclusion314 decks599 decks
51%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion274 decks599 decks
8%synergy
Winged Words
41%inclusion245 decks599 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion210 decks599 decks
-9%synergy
Battle Screech
34%inclusion206 decks599 decks
33%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
33%inclusion198 decks599 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion188 decks599 decks
13%synergy
Distant Melody
30%inclusion180 decks599 decks
27%synergy
Beck // Call
30%inclusion177 decks599 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion159 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion145 decks599 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion115 decks599 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
19%inclusion113 decks599 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion104 decks599 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion92 decks599 decks
-10%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion75 decks599 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Assault
10%inclusion61 decks599 decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
9.0%inclusion54 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion46 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.0%inclusion36 decks599 decks
4%synergy
Chocobo Kick
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Harvest Season
5.7%inclusion34 decks599 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
5.2%inclusion25 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
52%inclusion314 decks599 decks
48%synergy
Herald's Horn
33%inclusion199 decks599 decks
28%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
32%inclusion194 decks599 decks
30%synergy
Door of Destinies
25%inclusion148 decks599 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion86 decks599 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion82 decks599 decks
-14%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion76 decks599 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion62 decks599 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion58 decks599 decks
8%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion52 decks599 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sunbird Standard
6.5%inclusion39 decks599 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
52%inclusion309 decks599 decks
50%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
46%inclusion278 decks599 decks
44%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion269 decks599 decks
39%synergy
Bower Passage
45%inclusion269 decks599 decks
44%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
37%inclusion221 decks599 decks
28%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion199 decks599 decks
30%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Gravitational Shift
27%inclusion164 decks599 decks
27%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
21%inclusion128 decks599 decks
19%synergy
Mirari's Wake
19%inclusion113 decks599 decks
13%synergy
Coastal Piracy
17%inclusion101 decks599 decks
16%synergy
Verity Circle
16%inclusion94 decks599 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion90 decks599 decks
5%synergy
Dovescape
14%inclusion82 decks599 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion58 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
9.0%inclusion54 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.0%inclusion54 decks599 decks
3%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.7%inclusion52 decks599 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.2%inclusion49 decks599 decks
7%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.0%inclusion48 decks599 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.3%inclusion44 decks599 decks
7%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.7%inclusion34 decks599 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.7%inclusion34 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.5%inclusion33 decks599 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion32 decks599 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
17%inclusion100 decks599 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.5%inclusion39 decks599 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.5%inclusion39 decks599 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion320 decks599 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Haven
49%inclusion296 decks599 decks
47%synergy
Restless Anchorage
40%inclusion237 decks599 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion174 decks497 decks
29%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
32%inclusion191 decks599 decks
30%synergy
Gavony Township
31%inclusion185 decks599 decks
23%synergy
Lupinflower Village
25%inclusion127 decks507 decks
23%synergy
Lilypad Village
22%inclusion114 decks507 decks
21%synergy
Chocobo Camp
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion91 decks599 decks
13%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion76 decks599 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion68 decks599 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion67 decks599 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion58 decks599 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion53 decks599 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.2%inclusion49 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion48 decks599 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion490 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion433 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion167 decks484 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion134 decks599 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion105 decks599 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion98 decks599 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion83 decks599 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion78 decks599 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
11%inclusion65 decks599 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion60 decks599 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion54 decks599 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.2%inclusion49 decks599 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion42 decks599 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.8%inclusion41 decks599 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.7%inclusion40 decks599 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion567 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion562 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion559 decks599 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion545 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion400 decks599 decks
42%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion388 decks599 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion306 decks599 decks
-6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
51%inclusion306 decks599 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion296 decks599 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion285 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion265 decks599 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion263 decks599 decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion249 decks599 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion244 decks599 decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion243 decks599 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
38%inclusion230 decks599 decks
25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion223 decks599 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion218 decks599 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion211 decks599 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion196 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion192 decks599 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion177 decks599 decks
-14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion176 decks599 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion154 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion153 decks599 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion151 decks599 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion140 decks599 decks
-10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion131 decks599 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion129 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion127 decks599 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion127 decks599 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion118 decks599 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion98 decks599 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion96 decks599 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion95 decks599 decks
-4%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion90 decks599 decks
-13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion84 decks599 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion82 decks599 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion79 decks599 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion76 decks599 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion73 decks599 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion63 decks599 decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion59 decks599 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion57 decks599 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.3%inclusion56 decks599 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.3%inclusion56 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
9.2%inclusion55 decks599 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.5%inclusion51 decks599 decks
2%synergy