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.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
65%inclusion67 decks103 decks
59%synergy
Badgermole Cub
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
43%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Formidable Speaker
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
3.1%inclusion3 decks96 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emiel the Blessed
90%inclusion937 decks1.04K decks
85%synergy
Finale of Devastation
90%inclusion938 decks1.04K decks
83%synergy
Mystic Remora
94%inclusion981 decks1.04K decks
83%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
86%inclusion891 decks1.04K decks
82%synergy
Silence
87%inclusion899 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Bloom Tender
92%inclusion954 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
83%inclusion862 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Flusterstorm
84%inclusion871 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion984 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion885 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion1K decks1.04K decks
63%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion917 decks1.04K decks
76%synergy
Noble Hierarch
88%inclusion915 decks1.04K decks
63%synergy
Chord of Calling
84%inclusion869 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
83%inclusion864 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Grand Abolisher
81%inclusion844 decks1.04K decks
74%synergy
Mental Misstep
80%inclusion836 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Eladamri's Call
80%inclusion836 decks1.04K decks
70%synergy
Swan Song
80%inclusion836 decks1.04K decks
64%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
80%inclusion830 decks1.04K decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion1K decks1.04K decks
76%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion993 decks1.04K decks
90%synergy
Force of Will
95%inclusion983 decks1.04K decks
88%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
95%inclusion983 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion980 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
The One Ring
94%inclusion976 decks1.04K decks
87%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion967 decks1.04K decks
90%synergy
Chrome Mox
93%inclusion964 decks1.04K decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
90%inclusion934 decks1.04K decks
86%synergy
Crop Rotation
87%inclusion900 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
80%inclusion830 decks1.04K decks
76%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
79%inclusion791 decks1K decks
76%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
76%inclusion792 decks1.04K decks
68%synergy
Eternal Witness
76%inclusion789 decks1.04K decks
62%synergy
Spellseeker
69%inclusion717 decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Mockingbird
67%inclusion575 decks855 decks
58%synergy
Voice of Victory
66%inclusion284 decks429 decks
62%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
60%inclusion626 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
58%inclusion601 decks1.04K decks
54%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
52%inclusion541 decks1.04K decks
50%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
51%inclusion438 decks854 decks
45%synergy
Displacer Kitten
45%inclusion467 decks1.04K decks
41%synergy
Captain Sisay
43%inclusion450 decks1.04K decks
42%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
40%inclusion417 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
39%inclusion410 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
39%inclusion330 decks855 decks
37%synergy
Transit Mage
37%inclusion196 decks529 decks
36%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
37%inclusion235 decks639 decks
35%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
35%inclusion360 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
28%inclusion293 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
27%inclusion281 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
27%inclusion279 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
25%inclusion259 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
24%inclusion245 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Guardian
23%inclusion236 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
21%inclusion221 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
21%inclusion215 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Endurance
21%inclusion213 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion138 decks768 decks
12%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion151 decks904 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion163 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
15%inclusion134 decks904 decks
14%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
14%inclusion129 decks904 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion122 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion73 decks638 decks
7%synergy
Aven Interrupter
11%inclusion105 decks937 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion114 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion109 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion32 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion91 decks905 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion104 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
10%inclusion101 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Spectral Sailor
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
8.8%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
8.7%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.5%inclusion88 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.0%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.2%inclusion75 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
77%inclusion805 decks1.04K decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion794 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Worldly Tutor
75%inclusion781 decks1.04K decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion726 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
57%inclusion597 decks1.04K decks
54%synergy
Angel's Grace
53%inclusion553 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion547 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Veil of Summer
42%inclusion440 decks1.04K decks
39%synergy
Flare of Denial
41%inclusion379 decks916 decks
39%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion305 decks993 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion314 decks1.04K decks
-17%synergy
Ephemerate
28%inclusion295 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion269 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
26%inclusion267 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Intuition
26%inclusion265 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion245 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion206 decks905 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion220 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion219 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Retraction Helix
18%inclusion187 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion185 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion150 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion122 decks855 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion114 decks905 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion130 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion117 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion111 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion106 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.1%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Cloudshift
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.5%inclusion68 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Dispel
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Neoform
79%inclusion825 decks1.04K decks
74%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
66%inclusion683 decks1.04K decks
61%synergy
Wargate
61%inclusion630 decks1.04K decks
55%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
58%inclusion238 decks410 decks
54%synergy
Transmute Artifact
35%inclusion366 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
35%inclusion359 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion230 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
70%inclusion724 decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
51%inclusion532 decks1.04K decks
49%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
31%inclusion319 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Expedition Map
9.4%inclusion98 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
-13%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Static Orb
5.0%inclusion52 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
68%inclusion707 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Blind Obedience
49%inclusion514 decks1.04K decks
47%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
40%inclusion419 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion334 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion317 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
21%inclusion213 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
15%inclusion161 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion140 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion121 decks990 decks
8%synergy
Stasis
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Training Grounds
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
19%inclusion196 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
39%inclusion407 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
35%inclusion368 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
95%inclusion990 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion967 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
71%inclusion740 decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Shifting Woodland
48%inclusion430 decks904 decks
44%synergy
Mistrise Village
48%inclusion202 decks425 decks
41%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion299 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion162 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion148 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion70 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Ruins
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
5.0%inclusion52 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion859 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion775 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
70%inclusion726 decks1.04K decks
68%synergy
Mox Amber
68%inclusion703 decks1.04K decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
65%inclusion674 decks1.04K decks
64%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion536 decks1.04K decks
50%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion366 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Mana Crypt
28%inclusion293 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion208 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Savannah
99%inclusion1.03K decks1.04K decks
86%synergy
Tropical Island
99%inclusion1.03K decks1.04K decks
86%synergy
Tundra
99%inclusion1.02K decks1.04K decks
86%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Misty Rainforest
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
67%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
64%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion1K decks1.04K decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
95%inclusion991 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
86%inclusion896 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
City of Brass
85%inclusion883 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion883 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion881 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Wooded Foothills
77%inclusion797 decks1.04K decks
69%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion787 decks1.04K decks
69%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion780 decks1.04K decks
68%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion717 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion684 decks1.04K decks
60%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion668 decks1.04K decks
58%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion497 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion437 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
36%inclusion325 decks899 decks
33%synergy
Forest
31%inclusion317 decks1.04K decks
-64%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion279 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Island
23%inclusion241 decks1.04K decks
-70%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion206 decks905 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
19%inclusion193 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Plains
18%inclusion188 decks1.04K decks
-75%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion41 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion132 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion125 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
-24%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
-34%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Brushland
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
-21%synergy
Horizon Canopy
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.0%inclusion52 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy