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Derevi, Empyrial Tactician: Birthing Pod
Price tag $7.47

Legendary Creature — Bird Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 22% Birds 12% Stax 7% Flying 7% Combo 7%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Derevi, Empyrial Tactician players are trying out in Birthing Pod decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+4% Synergy $0.42
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+2% Synergy $0.22
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+2% Synergy $1.16

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Neoform Neoform
+86% Synergy $1.20
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+81% Synergy $15.11
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+77% Synergy $14.98
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+77% Synergy $3.59
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+76% Synergy $13.43
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+75% Synergy $6.09
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+72% Synergy $49.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+70% Synergy $11.44
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+68% Synergy $37.97
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+67% Synergy $10.93

Top Cards

The staple cards most Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+67% Synergy $58.30
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+66% Synergy $0.46
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+64% Synergy $33.80
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+63% Synergy $25.79
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+62% Synergy $14.17
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+60% Synergy $1.38
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+59% Synergy $13.48
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+57% Synergy $13.10
Swan Song Swan Song
+54% Synergy $7.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+14% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Birthing Pod game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+70% Synergy $101.75
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+67% Synergy $36.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+65% Synergy $69.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+64% Synergy $56.78
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+64% Synergy $3.42
Force of Will Force of Will
+63% Synergy $70.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+62% Synergy $26.55
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+61% Synergy $1459.07
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+61% Synergy $158.66
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+56% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Derevi, Empyrial Tactician decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+60% Synergy $16.47
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+60% Synergy $2.04
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+56% Synergy $16.65
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+56% Synergy $14.22
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+50% Synergy $10.47
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+50% Synergy $43.37
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+48% Synergy $18.98
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+44% Synergy $8.30
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+42% Synergy $1.26
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+41% Synergy $57.30
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+39% Synergy $5.10
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+38% Synergy $8.38
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+37% Synergy $0.36
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+36% Synergy $5.98
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+35% Synergy $3.10
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+35% Synergy $41.57
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay
+35% Synergy $15.13
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+33% Synergy $2.47
Nadu, Winged Wisdom Nadu, Winged Wisdom
+30% Synergy $1.43
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+27% Synergy $0.73
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+27% Synergy $2.44
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+26% Synergy $2.62
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+25% Synergy $0.32
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+24% Synergy $37.18
Endurance Endurance
+24% Synergy $3.87
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+20% Synergy $184.20
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+19% Synergy $27.26
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+18% Synergy $4.12
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+18% Synergy $4.01
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
+18% Synergy $1.45
Nomads en-Kor Nomads en-Kor
+18% Synergy $0.87
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+17% Synergy $0.45
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $8.31
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $6.21
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+14% Synergy $4.70
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+14% Synergy $1.46
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+14% Synergy $0.50
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+14% Synergy $1.18
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
+14% Synergy $0.37
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+13% Synergy $8.55
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.41
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+12% Synergy $0.23
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $24.74
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+11% Synergy $0.39
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+11% Synergy $3.83
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+10% Synergy $0.25
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+10% Synergy $2.54
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $15.22
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+9% Synergy $0.81
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+8% Synergy $10.03

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Silence Silence
+60% Synergy $8.45
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+60% Synergy $9.13
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+54% Synergy $10.39
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+54% Synergy $15.83
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+52% Synergy $49.82
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+44% Synergy $18.57
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+33% Synergy $3.29
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+32% Synergy $6.23
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+31% Synergy $5.43
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+31% Synergy $5.02
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+28% Synergy $8.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+26% Synergy $2.26
Snap Snap
+21% Synergy $3.66
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+20% Synergy $17.28
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+20% Synergy $7.30
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+15% Synergy $2.38
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+15% Synergy $31.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $7.11
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+14% Synergy $8.82
Intuition Intuition
+13% Synergy $315.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $52.75
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $5.09
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+9% Synergy $15.10
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+9% Synergy $4.84
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+8% Synergy $2.60
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+8% Synergy $0.30
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+7% Synergy $0.33
Delay Delay
+5% Synergy $3.09
Miscast Miscast
+5% Synergy $1.35
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $1.03
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+2% Synergy $1.84
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.25
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.92
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $1.05
Beast Within Beast Within
-19% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $3.43
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-23% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Derevi, Empyrial Tactician.

Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+51% Synergy $5.44
Wargate Wargate
+50% Synergy $3.84
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+28% Synergy $25.19
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.32
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+14% Synergy $387.81
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $9.41
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.91
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-21% Synergy $2.31
Three Visits Three Visits
-21% Synergy $5.51
Cultivate Cultivate
-32% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
-36% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Birthing Pod decks.

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+33% Synergy $37.35
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+20% Synergy $2.19
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+11% Synergy $16.01
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+5% Synergy $26.21
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+1% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Derevi, Empyrial Tactician decks.

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+55% Synergy $0.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+41% Synergy $6.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+36% Synergy $1.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+26% Synergy $26.85
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+18% Synergy $2.76
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+16% Synergy $6.09
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+11% Synergy $4.39
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+8% Synergy $366.32
Stasis Stasis
+8% Synergy $18.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $53.72
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $7.61
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $29.28
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+6% Synergy $0.96
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+6% Synergy $0.84
Root Maze Root Maze
+5% Synergy $4.78
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $28.28

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's Birthing Pod game plan.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+25% Synergy $22.88
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+19% Synergy $6.94
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+3% Synergy $6.43

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Birthing Pod decks.

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+60% Synergy $31.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+57% Synergy $53.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+47% Synergy $125.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+42% Synergy $60.97
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+34% Synergy $9.24
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+28% Synergy $4.90
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+17% Synergy $4.34
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $2.93
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+7% Synergy $60.84
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+6% Synergy $2.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $39.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $15.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $6.08
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-33% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's Birthing Pod strategy.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+56% Synergy $105.77
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+51% Synergy $38.08
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+51% Synergy $1076.87
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+44% Synergy $36.46
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+35% Synergy $73.71
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+28% Synergy $43.64
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+24% Synergy $459.66
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+20% Synergy $229.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.40
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+13% Synergy $3.94
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-4% Synergy $6.04

Lands

The mana base behind Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's Birthing Pod decks.

City of Brass City of Brass
+57% Synergy $9.98
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+57% Synergy $33.09
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+56% Synergy $18.92
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+55% Synergy $48.66
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+54% Synergy $11.42
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+54% Synergy $36.10
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+53% Synergy $15.52
Savannah Savannah
+53% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+53% Synergy $32.22
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+52% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+52% Synergy $3000.00
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+52% Synergy $17.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+50% Synergy $38.66
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+48% Synergy $33.45
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+47% Synergy $8.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+47% Synergy $30.45
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+45% Synergy $7.78
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+44% Synergy $11.06
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+22% Synergy $8.09
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+22% Synergy $16.20
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+15% Synergy $1.73
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+15% Synergy $34.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $7.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.36
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $18.75
Starting Town Starting Town
+9% Synergy $11.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+6% Synergy $4.63
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+6% Synergy $18.42
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $12.70
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $49.78
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $17.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-3% Synergy $0.32
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-3% Synergy $6.15
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.25
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.33
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.34
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $1.20
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-15% Synergy $0.30
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-19% Synergy $14.05
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-31% Synergy $0.63
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-33% Synergy $0.34
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-35% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-35% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-37% Synergy $0.29
Forest Forest
-38% Synergy $0.08
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-43% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
-47% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-48% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Derevi, Empyrial Tactician: Birthing Pod.

Thrasios, Triton Hero Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Thrasios, Triton Hero // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Thrasios, Triton Hero Tymna the Weaver Thrasios, Triton Hero // Tymna the Weaver
Kodama of the East Tree Thrasios, Triton Hero Kodama of the East Tree // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Thrasios, Triton Hero Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Tawnos, the Toymaker Tawnos, the Toymaker
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
Thrasios, Triton Hero Vial Smasher the Fierce Thrasios, Triton Hero // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Thrasios, Triton Hero Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Prava of the Steel Legion Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Prava of the Steel Legion
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Radiant, Serra Archangel Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Thrasios, Triton Hero Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
Kodama of the East Tree Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kodama of the East Tree // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tana, the Bloodsower Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
Gaddock Teeg Gaddock Teeg
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tana, the Bloodsower Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
Sliver Hivelord Sliver Hivelord
Zhulodok, Void Gorger Zhulodok, Void Gorger
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Kodama of the East Tree Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kodama of the East Tree // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept