Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Core Flying

Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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.
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Air Nomad Legacy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Iguana Parrot
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Empyrean Eagle
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Murmuration
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Airborne Aid
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Winged Portent
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Mockingbird
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Judge's Familiar
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Bident of Thassa
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Flurry of Wings
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Dazzling Denial
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Favorable Winds
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jackdaw Savior
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Ledger Shredder
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Aven Interrupter
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Wingmate Roc
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Healer's Hawk
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
The Goose Mother
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Goose
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Bartz and Boko
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Shrike Force
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Emeria Angel
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Aerie Mystics
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Thieving Magpie
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Trygon Predator
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Harrier Strix
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Augury Owl
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Knightfisher
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
River Hoopoe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Owlbear Cub
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Lofty Denial
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Rally of Wings
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Perch Protection
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Keep Watch
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Wing Shards
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Refute
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Delay
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Migratory Route
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Winged Words
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Battle Screech
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Beck // Call
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Distant Melody
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Ravenform
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Split Up
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Aerial Assault
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Door of Destinies
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird Standard
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Bower Passage
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Verity Circle
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Coastal Piracy
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Fertile Ground
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Gravitational Shift
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dovescape
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Destiny
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Folk Hero
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Gavony Township
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Seaside Haven
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Lupinflower Village
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lilypad Village
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Island
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Azorius Chancery
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
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