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Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
Price tag $6.58

Legendary CreatureBird Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 29% Birds 16% Stax 9% Flying 6% Blink 4% Combo 4% Control 3% Hatebears 2% Midrange 2% Tokens 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

#173 Current Rank
#178 Last Week
#136 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.

Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
+12% Synergy $0.84
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
-1% Synergy $29.65
Bartz and Boko Bartz and Boko
-4% Synergy $0.77
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo Black Chocobo Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
-6% Synergy $0.18
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
-10% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+36% Synergy $0.78
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+35% Synergy $20.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+35% Synergy $9.25
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+34% Synergy $1.02
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+32% Synergy $4.92
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+31% Synergy $3.15
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+30% Synergy $34.92
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+27% Synergy $8.59
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+27% Synergy $3.58
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+27% Synergy $9.52

Top Cards

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

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+27% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
+25% Synergy $6.02
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+25% Synergy $23.66
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+24% Synergy $1.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+23% Synergy $42.94
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+21% Synergy $8.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+21% Synergy $48.08
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $0.85
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $67.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+25% Synergy $28.23
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+24% Synergy $48.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+23% Synergy $42.74
Force of Will Force of Will
+23% Synergy $57.45
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+23% Synergy $11.89
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+23% Synergy $71.37
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+22% Synergy $977.12
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+22% Synergy $3.43
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+22% Synergy $13.46

Creatures

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

Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+24% Synergy $10.22
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+22% Synergy $2.10
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+21% Synergy $13.04
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+21% Synergy $10.01
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+20% Synergy $23.85
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+20% Synergy $1.37
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+19% Synergy $0.75
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+19% Synergy $12.30
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+18% Synergy $0.16
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+18% Synergy $11.52
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+17% Synergy $3.76
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+16% Synergy $3.32
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+16% Synergy $0.17
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+15% Synergy $0.26
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.19
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+15% Synergy $0.18
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+14% Synergy $6.62
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay
+14% Synergy $17.58
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+14% Synergy $0.17
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+13% Synergy $0.51
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+13% Synergy $19.32
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+13% Synergy $0.25
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $0.55
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+12% Synergy $11.57
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+12% Synergy $0.42
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+12% Synergy $1.56
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+12% Synergy $3.42
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+12% Synergy $1.12
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $4.10
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+11% Synergy $3.53
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+11% Synergy $0.21
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+11% Synergy $15.56
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+11% Synergy $0.42
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $6.94
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+10% Synergy $0.16
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+10% Synergy $2.97
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+10% Synergy $1.48
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+10% Synergy $0.87
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+10% Synergy $10.64
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+10% Synergy $0.56
Hylda of the Icy Crown Hylda of the Icy Crown
+10% Synergy $0.93
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+10% Synergy $11.23
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
+10% Synergy $0.20
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+10% Synergy $16.32
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+9% Synergy $4.94
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.20
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.43
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+4% Synergy $1.55
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+4% Synergy $1.04

Instants

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

Silence Silence
+21% Synergy $6.56
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+20% Synergy $18.76
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+20% Synergy $7.00
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+19% Synergy $49.46
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $7.00
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+17% Synergy $15.17
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+16% Synergy $4.56
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+15% Synergy $14.86
Flurry of Wings Flurry of Wings
+14% Synergy $6.44
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+12% Synergy $3.14
Winged Portent Winged Portent
+12% Synergy $0.23
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+12% Synergy $6.36
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+11% Synergy $1.31
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+11% Synergy $5.03
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+10% Synergy $0.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $11.88
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $4.75
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+9% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $7.61
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $1.38
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+6% Synergy $6.57
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+6% Synergy $0.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $43.11
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $1.69
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+5% Synergy $5.18
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $21.86
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+5% Synergy $0.22
Intuition Intuition
+5% Synergy $180.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.18
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $0.95
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+3% Synergy $4.55
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.93
Bant Charm Bant Charm
0% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.79
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.69
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.09
Perch Protection Perch Protection
-3% Synergy $7.58
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $11.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.32
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-7% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.62
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $11.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $0.85

Sorceries

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

Neoform Neoform
+26% Synergy $0.92
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+24% Synergy $1.07
Wargate Wargate
+21% Synergy $2.39
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+15% Synergy $2.18
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $19.00
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+10% Synergy $0.16
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.39
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+9% Synergy $0.65
Winged Words Winged Words
+9% Synergy $0.13
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+6% Synergy $0.13
Beck // Call Beck // Call
+6% Synergy $0.21
Fabricate Fabricate
+5% Synergy $7.90
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $1.71
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+4% Synergy $3.18
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+3% Synergy $0.64
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.41
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.71
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
-3% Synergy $0.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-5% Synergy $1.67
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.23
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-11% Synergy $1.39
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $6.22
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.33
Farseek Farseek
-20% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+24% Synergy $12.84
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+20% Synergy $0.39
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+13% Synergy $8.63
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+12% Synergy $60.76
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+10% Synergy $2.05
Static Orb Static Orb
+7% Synergy $16.12
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.66
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+6% Synergy $1.49
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.16
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $4.22
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-2% Synergy $4.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.28

Enchantments

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

Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+17% Synergy $0.88
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+16% Synergy $0.91
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+15% Synergy $2.70
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+15% Synergy $0.66
Murmuration Murmuration
+11% Synergy $2.43
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+11% Synergy $9.40
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+11% Synergy $0.66
Stasis Stasis
+11% Synergy $15.73
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $24.82
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+10% Synergy $0.59
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+8% Synergy $6.87
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+8% Synergy $1.24
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+7% Synergy $4.42
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $0.72
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $3.39
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+6% Synergy $1.28
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+5% Synergy $5.15
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $35.28
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+3% Synergy $18.23
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $5.45
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+1% Synergy $1.42
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.24
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.51
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.00
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.00
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $11.06

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+14% Synergy $3.62
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+9% Synergy $15.68
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $2.84
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
+1% Synergy $1.04
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+1% Synergy $5.25

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+21% Synergy $19.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+20% Synergy $29.74
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+16% Synergy $94.56
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+15% Synergy $51.06
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+13% Synergy $5.70
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+12% Synergy $5.69
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+11% Synergy $6.75
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+10% Synergy $0.65
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+7% Synergy $0.61
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $1.86
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $38.71
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+2% Synergy $4.04
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $18.97
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $1.02
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.65
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $9.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+21% Synergy $92.16
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+19% Synergy $32.65
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+17% Synergy $643.82
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+17% Synergy $24.53
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+14% Synergy $67.47
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+12% Synergy $2.86
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+9% Synergy $372.38
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+8% Synergy $55.47
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $153.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.13
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.30
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.15
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-4% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+21% Synergy $14.13
City of Brass City of Brass
+21% Synergy $17.03
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+20% Synergy $10.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+20% Synergy $25.58
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+20% Synergy $29.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+20% Synergy $15.55
Savannah Savannah
+19% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+19% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+19% Synergy
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+18% Synergy $11.78
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+18% Synergy $14.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+18% Synergy $24.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+18% Synergy $50.15
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+17% Synergy $12.69
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+17% Synergy $9.45
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+17% Synergy $21.53
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+16% Synergy $24.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+15% Synergy $22.74
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+13% Synergy $0.20
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $0.18
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+10% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $7.61
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+5% Synergy $1.45
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $9.53
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+3% Synergy $4.59
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+2% Synergy $9.92
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.10
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-1% Synergy $0.30
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.17
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $1.29
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.26
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-8% Synergy $10.98
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-8% Synergy $2.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.21
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-11% Synergy $1.99
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-11% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
-12% Synergy $6.00
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-12% Synergy $0.24
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-12% Synergy $1.20
Island Island
-14% Synergy $0.05
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-14% Synergy $0.97
Plains Plains
-15% Synergy $0.04
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-16% Synergy $0.34
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-17% Synergy $0.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-18% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-21% Synergy $0.22

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