Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bident of Thassa
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Dazzling Denial
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Judge's Familiar
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Verity Circle
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Murmuration
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Jackdaw Savior
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Emeria Angel
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mockingbird
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Trygon Predator
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Shrike Force
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Willbreaker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Aerie Mystics
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Reclamation Sage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Healer's Hawk
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mistmeadow Witch
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Farhaven Elf
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dungeon Geists
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Harrier Strix
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Skyward Eye Prophets
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mirror Entity
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Acidic Slime
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mulldrifter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Wingmate Roc
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Oracle
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fiend Hunter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lu Xun, Scholar General
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Thrummingbird
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Flurry of Wings
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Bant Charm
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Winged Portent
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Rally of Wings
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Lofty Denial
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Krosan Grip
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cloudshift
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tribal Unity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Bovine Intervention
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Aethermage's Touch
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fog
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Make a Stand
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Winged Words
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Airborne Aid
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Kirtar's Wrath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Neoform
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wash Out
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Aether Gale
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Migration Path
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Battle Screech
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Wild Growth
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Fertile Ground
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Bower Passage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Overgrowth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Gravitational Shift
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Market Festival
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Will
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
True Conviction
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Inertia
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Grounds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
New Horizons
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Staggering Insight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Haven
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Paradise
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Flickerform
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lupinflower Village
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Lilypad Village
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Seaside Haven
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Conclave
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-27%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Signet
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Chancery
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bant Panorama
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Blossoming Sands
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Thornwood Falls
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Brokers Hideout
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Scattered Groves
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Uncharted Haven
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
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