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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
62%inclusion63 decks101 decks
55%synergy
Badgermole Cub
44%inclusion44 decks101 decks
38%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Formidable Speaker
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
3.2%inclusion3 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emiel the Blessed
90%inclusion945 decks1.04K decks
85%synergy
Finale of Devastation
90%inclusion944 decks1.04K decks
83%synergy
Mystic Remora
94%inclusion986 decks1.04K decks
83%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
86%inclusion895 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Silence
87%inclusion904 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Bloom Tender
92%inclusion961 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
83%inclusion867 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Flusterstorm
84%inclusion875 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion990 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
83%inclusion868 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
62%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion922 decks1.04K decks
76%synergy
Noble Hierarch
88%inclusion920 decks1.04K decks
63%synergy
Chord of Calling
84%inclusion873 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Grand Abolisher
81%inclusion850 decks1.04K decks
75%synergy
Swan Song
81%inclusion843 decks1.04K decks
65%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
80%inclusion841 decks1.04K decks
68%synergy
Eladamri's Call
80%inclusion840 decks1.04K decks
70%synergy
Mental Misstep
80%inclusion840 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
80%inclusion837 decks1.04K decks
76%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
76%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion999 decks1.04K decks
90%synergy
Force of Will
95%inclusion989 decks1.04K decks
88%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
95%inclusion989 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion987 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
The One Ring
94%inclusion984 decks1.04K decks
88%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion974 decks1.04K decks
90%synergy
Chrome Mox
93%inclusion969 decks1.04K decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
90%inclusion939 decks1.04K decks
86%synergy
Crop Rotation
87%inclusion906 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
79%inclusion797 decks1.01K decks
76%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
76%inclusion797 decks1.04K decks
68%synergy
Eternal Witness
76%inclusion791 decks1.04K decks
61%synergy
Spellseeker
69%inclusion719 decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Mockingbird
67%inclusion580 decks862 decks
58%synergy
Voice of Victory
66%inclusion282 decks428 decks
62%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
60%inclusion626 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
58%inclusion607 decks1.04K decks
55%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
52%inclusion542 decks1.04K decks
50%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
51%inclusion437 decks861 decks
44%synergy
Displacer Kitten
44%inclusion465 decks1.04K decks
41%synergy
Captain Sisay
44%inclusion456 decks1.04K decks
42%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
40%inclusion421 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
39%inclusion412 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
38%inclusion330 decks862 decks
36%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
36%inclusion230 decks640 decks
34%synergy
Transit Mage
36%inclusion189 decks528 decks
35%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
35%inclusion364 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
28%inclusion297 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
27%inclusion286 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Gilded Drake
27%inclusion284 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
25%inclusion265 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
24%inclusion249 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Guardian
23%inclusion241 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
21%inclusion222 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion214 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Endurance
20%inclusion211 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion138 decks773 decks
12%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion153 decks911 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion166 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion159 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
15%inclusion137 decks911 decks
14%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
14%inclusion127 decks911 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion123 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Aven Interrupter
11%inclusion108 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion71 decks639 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion96 decks912 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion106 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Spectral Sailor
9.4%inclusion98 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
8.9%inclusion93 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
8.9%inclusion93 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
8.9%inclusion93 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.8%inclusion28 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
7.9%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
78%inclusion812 decks1.04K decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion803 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Worldly Tutor
76%inclusion795 decks1.04K decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion729 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
57%inclusion597 decks1.04K decks
53%synergy
Angel's Grace
53%inclusion553 decks1.04K decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion553 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Veil of Summer
42%inclusion435 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Flare of Denial
41%inclusion375 decks923 decks
39%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion313 decks1K decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion316 decks1.04K decks
-17%synergy
Ephemerate
28%inclusion293 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
26%inclusion274 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion272 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Intuition
25%inclusion258 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion247 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion210 decks912 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion221 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion220 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Retraction Helix
18%inclusion183 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion177 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion132 decks862 decks
12%synergy
Whir of Invention
15%inclusion153 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion114 decks912 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion130 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion120 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.0%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Cloudshift
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Dispel
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.2%inclusion15 decks291 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Neoform
79%inclusion830 decks1.04K decks
75%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
65%inclusion684 decks1.04K decks
61%synergy
Wargate
61%inclusion637 decks1.04K decks
56%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
58%inclusion236 decks409 decks
53%synergy
Transmute Artifact
36%inclusion380 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
34%inclusion354 decks1.04K decks
30%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion235 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
70%inclusion728 decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
51%inclusion534 decks1.04K decks
49%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
31%inclusion322 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Expedition Map
9.5%inclusion99 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.2%inclusion75 decks1.04K decks
-13%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
68%inclusion711 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion524 decks1.04K decks
47%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
40%inclusion421 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion338 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion319 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
20%inclusion211 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion163 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion143 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion119 decks997 decks
8%synergy
Stasis
9.3%inclusion97 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Training Grounds
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
19%inclusion198 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
39%inclusion405 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
36%inclusion379 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion36 decks261 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
95%inclusion996 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion972 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion888 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
71%inclusion739 decks1.04K decks
65%synergy
Mistrise Village
47%inclusion200 decks424 decks
40%synergy
Shifting Woodland
46%inclusion421 decks911 decks
43%synergy
Emergence Zone
28%inclusion297 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion152 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.4%inclusion67 decks911 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Field
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Scorched Ruins
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion864 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion788 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
69%inclusion726 decks1.04K decks
68%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion700 decks1.04K decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
65%inclusion676 decks1.04K decks
64%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion527 decks1.04K decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion374 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Mana Crypt
28%inclusion295 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion213 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion167 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.2%inclusion75 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%inclusion1.03K decks1.04K decks
86%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.02K decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Misty Rainforest
97%inclusion1.02K 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%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
95%inclusion995 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
87%inclusion904 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion889 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion889 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
City of Brass
85%inclusion887 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Wooded Foothills
77%inclusion805 decks1.04K decks
69%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
76%inclusion793 decks1.04K decks
69%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion793 decks1.04K decks
69%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion717 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion700 decks1.04K decks
61%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion683 decks1.04K decks
59%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion506 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion445 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
35%inclusion321 decks906 decks
33%synergy
Forest
31%inclusion320 decks1.04K decks
-63%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion284 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Island
23%inclusion243 decks1.04K decks
-70%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion210 decks912 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
18%inclusion193 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Plains
18%inclusion191 decks1.04K decks
-75%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion42 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion131 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion129 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.8%inclusion71 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
Tarnished Citadel
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Brushland
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
-21%synergy