Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Budget Flying

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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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Earth Kingdom Jailer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Aang, at the Crossroads
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Favorable Winds
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
80%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
77%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
77%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
75%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Winged Words
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Winged Portent
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Emeria Angel
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Flurry of Wings
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Rally of Wings
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Bident of Thassa
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Verity Circle
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Judge's Familiar
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Trygon Predator
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Healer's Hawk
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
32%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Aerie Mystics
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Shrike Force
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Wingmate Roc
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
The Goose Mother
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Augury Owl
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Tide Skimmer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Cynette, Jelly Drover
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Donal, Herald of Wings
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Errant and Giada
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Spectral Sailor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Harrier Strix
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Formation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
River Hoopoe
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Soulcatcher
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Willbreaker
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Sunblast Angel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Lofty Denial
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Bant Charm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Dazzling Denial
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
33%synergy
Brokers Charm
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Planar Genesis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Biomass Mutation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Charm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Keep Watch
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Aethermage's Touch
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Momentary Blink
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Deluge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Perch Protection
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Crumb and Get It
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Peerless Recycling
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Sonar Strike
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Airborne Aid
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Beck // Call
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Aerial Assault
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Battle Screech
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Kirtar's Wrath
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Wear Down
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Scale Up
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-34%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Storm Herd
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fade into Antiquity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Glory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Gust of Wind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Horn of the Mark
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird Standard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Murmuration
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
32%synergy
Bower Passage
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Gravitational Shift
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Wild Growth
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Fertile Ground
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Coastal Piracy
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Military Intelligence
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Abundant Growth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Feywild Visitor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rally the Ranks
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Staggering Insight
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Market Festival
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Sands
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Aviary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Greenhouse // Rickety Gazebo
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Presence of Gond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Leafdrake Roost
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Glorious Anthem
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Gossip's Talent
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Gideon Jura
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Restless Anchorage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Lupinflower Village
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Seaside Haven
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Moorland Haunt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Faerie Conclave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Calciform Pools
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lilypad Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Simic Signet
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Selesnya Signet
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Locket
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bant Panorama
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Urban Retreat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Fortified Village
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Brokers Hideout
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Grove
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Heath
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Blossoming Sands
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Grove
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vivid Meadow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Night Market
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Meandering River
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Vivid Creek
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-35%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
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