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Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
Price tag $7.68

Legendary CreatureBird Wizard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 28% Birds 16% Stax 8% Flying 7% Combo 5% Blink 5% Control 3% Midrange 3% Hatebears 2% Tap / Untap 2%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#189 Current Rank
#201 Last Week
#142 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Derevi, Empyrial Tactician.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Derevi, Empyrial Tactician decks.

Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $17.30
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $24.68
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+1% Synergy $1.19
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
0% Synergy $6.52
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $8.46

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's abilities and overall game plan.

Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+36% Synergy $21.82
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+36% Synergy $0.61
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+35% Synergy $10.10
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+34% Synergy $1.32
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+33% Synergy $5.55
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+31% Synergy $3.31
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+30% Synergy $33.74
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+28% Synergy $8.39
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+28% Synergy $9.33
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+27% Synergy $4.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Derevi, Empyrial Tactician decks.

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+27% Synergy $0.21
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+26% Synergy $21.33
Swan Song Swan Song
+25% Synergy $8.04
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+25% Synergy $1.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+23% Synergy $43.75
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+21% Synergy $8.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+21% Synergy $46.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.28
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.90

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $82.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+25% Synergy $36.13
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+24% Synergy $48.83
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+23% Synergy $41.99
Force of Will Force of Will
+23% Synergy $61.91
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+23% Synergy $988.89
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+23% Synergy $12.01
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+23% Synergy $77.90
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+22% Synergy $4.63
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+22% Synergy $13.37

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+24% Synergy $10.61
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+22% Synergy $10.43
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+22% Synergy $1.88
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+21% Synergy $15.09
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+21% Synergy $20.13
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+21% Synergy $2.54
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+19% Synergy $13.04
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+18% Synergy $0.50
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+18% Synergy $14.71
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+18% Synergy $0.12
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+17% Synergy $4.85
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+16% Synergy $2.46
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+16% Synergy $0.17
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+15% Synergy $0.31
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.17
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+15% Synergy $0.20
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+15% Synergy $0.17
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $24.81
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay
+14% Synergy $15.56
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+13% Synergy $7.07
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+13% Synergy $0.50
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $0.51
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+12% Synergy $10.37
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+12% Synergy $0.35
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+12% Synergy $2.35
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+12% Synergy $3.19
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+12% Synergy $0.29
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+12% Synergy $3.24
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+12% Synergy $0.98
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $8.81
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+11% Synergy $0.20
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+11% Synergy $3.22
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+11% Synergy $14.86
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+11% Synergy $0.28
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
+11% Synergy $0.36
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $6.24
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+10% Synergy $0.14
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+10% Synergy $1.61
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+10% Synergy $1.08
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+9% Synergy $4.98
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+9% Synergy $0.63
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+9% Synergy $14.03
Hylda of the Icy Crown Hylda of the Icy Crown
+9% Synergy $1.33
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+9% Synergy $10.12
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+6% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+4% Synergy $0.89
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+3% Synergy $1.17
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
0% Synergy $26.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Derevi, Empyrial Tactician safe.

Silence Silence
+22% Synergy $6.81
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+20% Synergy $23.62
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+20% Synergy $9.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+19% Synergy $50.75
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $7.60
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+18% Synergy $8.29
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+16% Synergy $3.96
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+15% Synergy $14.91
Flurry of Wings Flurry of Wings
+14% Synergy $4.57
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+13% Synergy $6.77
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+12% Synergy $3.66
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+12% Synergy $4.50
Winged Portent Winged Portent
+12% Synergy $0.21
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+10% Synergy $0.09
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+10% Synergy $1.21
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $15.27
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $5.82
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+9% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $7.27
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+7% Synergy $6.00
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $44.85
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+6% Synergy $0.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.89
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $2.00
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $2.27
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+5% Synergy $5.62
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+5% Synergy $0.29
Intuition Intuition
+5% Synergy $183.34
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $0.87
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+4% Synergy $21.69
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+3% Synergy $3.92
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+3% Synergy $1.19
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.97
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.25
Bant Charm Bant Charm
0% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.83
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $8.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $49.91
Perch Protection Perch Protection
-3% Synergy $5.66
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.35
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-7% Synergy $0.26
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.82
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $9.73
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $0.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's game plan and control the board.

Neoform Neoform
+26% Synergy $0.89
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+24% Synergy $1.84
Wargate Wargate
+21% Synergy $2.47
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+16% Synergy $2.64
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $17.86
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+10% Synergy $0.12
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.61
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+9% Synergy $0.58
Winged Words Winged Words
+8% Synergy $0.13
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+6% Synergy $0.12
Beck // Call Beck // Call
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fabricate Fabricate
+5% Synergy $8.55
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $1.60
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+4% Synergy $3.14
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+3% Synergy $0.52
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.41
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.29
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
-3% Synergy $0.15
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-5% Synergy $1.81
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.04
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-11% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
-12% Synergy $5.88
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.55
Farseek Farseek
-21% Synergy $0.76

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+25% Synergy $11.25
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+20% Synergy $0.30
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+12% Synergy $31.44
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+12% Synergy $9.42
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+10% Synergy $2.66
Static Orb Static Orb
+7% Synergy $16.74
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.60
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+5% Synergy $2.34
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $3.19
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $3.32
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-1% Synergy $5.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.33

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+18% Synergy $0.89
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+16% Synergy $3.09
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+16% Synergy $1.09
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+15% Synergy $0.47
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+11% Synergy $0.65
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $27.73
Murmuration Murmuration
+10% Synergy $1.18
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+10% Synergy $8.56
Stasis Stasis
+10% Synergy $16.79
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+9% Synergy $0.59
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+8% Synergy $6.12
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+8% Synergy $1.15
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+7% Synergy $4.51
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $0.71
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $4.52
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+6% Synergy $1.27
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+4% Synergy $0.36
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $3.83
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $33.79
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+3% Synergy $21.84
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $6.37
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+1% Synergy $1.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.85
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.93
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.38
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $11.27
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo Black Chocobo Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
-4% Synergy $0.18

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Derevi, Empyrial Tactician to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+14% Synergy $4.04
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+8% Synergy $18.28
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $1.93
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
+1% Synergy $1.99
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+1% Synergy $5.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+21% Synergy $18.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+20% Synergy $30.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+16% Synergy $95.65
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+15% Synergy $49.50
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+13% Synergy $5.99
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+12% Synergy $5.97
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+11% Synergy $7.96
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+10% Synergy $0.67
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+6% Synergy $1.35
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $1.85
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $43.32
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+2% Synergy $6.99
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $18.98
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.88
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.43
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $8.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.63

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+21% Synergy $104.30
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+19% Synergy $33.98
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+17% Synergy $26.31
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+17% Synergy $673.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+15% Synergy $65.52
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+13% Synergy $3.82
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $174.20
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+9% Synergy $373.57
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $39.69
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.27
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $3.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.21
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.28
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-4% Synergy $0.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Derevi, Empyrial Tactician decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+21% Synergy $14.18
City of Brass City of Brass
+21% Synergy $19.06
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+20% Synergy $9.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+20% Synergy $27.41
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+20% Synergy $23.57
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+20% Synergy $15.45
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+19% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+19% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+19% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $13.80
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+18% Synergy $16.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+18% Synergy $24.32
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+18% Synergy $40.41
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+17% Synergy $6.82
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+17% Synergy $15.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+17% Synergy $20.89
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+15% Synergy $23.58
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+15% Synergy $26.74
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+13% Synergy $0.19
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $0.19
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+10% Synergy $0.20
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+8% Synergy $28.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $7.27
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $11.85
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+3% Synergy $4.91
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+2% Synergy $12.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $9.57
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-1% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.28
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.43
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $0.84
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.18
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-7% Synergy $11.17
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-8% Synergy $3.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.07
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-11% Synergy $2.05
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-11% Synergy $0.16
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-12% Synergy $1.04
Forest Forest
-13% Synergy $0.06
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
-14% Synergy $0.04
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-15% Synergy $0.66
Plains Plains
-16% Synergy $0.06
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-17% Synergy $0.30
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-18% Synergy $0.33
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-18% Synergy $0.17
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-21% Synergy $0.16

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