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Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
Price tag $6.99

Legendary Creature — Bird Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 18% Birds 8% Combo 8% Flying 7% Stax 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 $0.32
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+2% Synergy $0.18
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+2% Synergy $1.29

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 $1.13
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+81% Synergy $13.61
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+77% Synergy $11.86
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+77% Synergy $3.51
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+76% Synergy $13.07
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+75% Synergy $6.52
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+72% Synergy $43.18
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+70% Synergy $13.04
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+68% Synergy $33.72
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+67% Synergy $11.28

Top Cards

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

Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+67% Synergy $57.59
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+66% Synergy $0.40
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+64% Synergy $38.92
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+63% Synergy $30.20
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+62% Synergy $14.59
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+60% Synergy $2.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+59% Synergy $9.85
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+57% Synergy $12.78
Swan Song Swan Song
+54% Synergy $11.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+14% Synergy $1.52

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 $115.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+67% Synergy $35.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+65% Synergy $69.93
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+64% Synergy $57.26
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+64% Synergy $3.56
Force of Will Force of Will
+63% Synergy $59.38
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+62% Synergy $27.86
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+61% Synergy $1636.78
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+61% Synergy $165.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+56% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

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

Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+60% Synergy $16.22
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+60% Synergy $2.51
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+56% Synergy $17.04
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+56% Synergy $14.23
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+51% Synergy $36.40
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+50% Synergy $11.91
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+49% Synergy $17.30
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+44% Synergy $6.52
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+42% Synergy $46.96
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+42% Synergy $1.49
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+40% Synergy $4.12
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+38% Synergy $8.53
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+37% Synergy $0.30
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+36% Synergy $6.76
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+35% Synergy $33.79
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+34% Synergy $8.34
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay
+34% Synergy $14.36
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+33% Synergy $2.46
Nadu, Winged Wisdom Nadu, Winged Wisdom
+30% Synergy $0.32
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+28% Synergy $3.04
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+27% Synergy $0.67
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+26% Synergy $4.43
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+25% Synergy $0.28
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+24% Synergy $31.80
Endurance Endurance
+24% Synergy $3.38
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+20% Synergy $206.48
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+19% Synergy $33.60
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+18% Synergy $3.25
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+18% Synergy $3.05
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
+18% Synergy $10.70
Nomads en-Kor Nomads en-Kor
+18% Synergy $0.78
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+17% Synergy $1.09
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $18.78
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+15% Synergy $1.71
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $5.64
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+14% Synergy $4.41
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+14% Synergy $1.12
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
+14% Synergy $0.34
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+13% Synergy $0.56
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+12% Synergy $4.84
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+12% Synergy $9.99
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $23.33
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+11% Synergy $3.47
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+11% Synergy $0.27
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+10% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+10% Synergy $2.02
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $16.98
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+9% Synergy $0.64
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+8% Synergy $11.08
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+6% Synergy $16.89

Instants

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

Silence Silence
+60% Synergy $9.27
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+60% Synergy $8.78
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+54% Synergy $8.90
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+54% Synergy $15.04
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+52% Synergy $49.89
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+44% Synergy $18.00
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+33% Synergy $3.36
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+32% Synergy $3.03
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+31% Synergy $5.19
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+31% Synergy $4.28
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+28% Synergy $8.98
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+26% Synergy $3.83
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+21% Synergy $16.42
Snap Snap
+21% Synergy $3.65
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+20% Synergy $7.52
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+15% Synergy $2.38
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+15% Synergy $44.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $6.91
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+14% Synergy $8.67
Intuition Intuition
+13% Synergy $357.81
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $57.71
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $4.70
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+9% Synergy $16.09
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+8% Synergy $2.28
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+8% Synergy $0.34
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+8% Synergy $5.21
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+7% Synergy $0.32
Delay Delay
+5% Synergy $3.43
Miscast Miscast
+5% Synergy $1.29
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $1.25
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+2% Synergy $1.17
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.86
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $48.18
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $1.35
Beast Within Beast Within
-19% Synergy $0.62
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $3.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-23% Synergy $16.00

Sorceries

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

Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+51% Synergy $5.22
Wargate Wargate
+50% Synergy $3.68
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+28% Synergy $31.59
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.36
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+13% Synergy $403.80
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $10.13
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.08
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-21% Synergy $2.88
Three Visits Three Visits
-21% Synergy $5.03
Cultivate Cultivate
-31% Synergy $0.43
Farseek Farseek
-36% Synergy $0.45

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 $37.49
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+20% Synergy $2.48
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+11% Synergy $18.21
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+5% Synergy $34.25
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+1% Synergy $0.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+54% Synergy $0.60
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+41% Synergy $5.63
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+36% Synergy $1.66
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+27% Synergy $26.02
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+18% Synergy $2.67
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+16% Synergy $5.63
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.89
Stasis Stasis
+8% Synergy $17.04
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+8% Synergy $402.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $61.19
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $9.31
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+6% Synergy $0.91
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+6% Synergy $0.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $25.11
Root Maze Root Maze
+5% Synergy $4.75
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $28.20

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+25% Synergy $24.96
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+19% Synergy $7.13
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+3% Synergy $5.13

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Birthing Pod build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+25% Synergy $13.52

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+60% Synergy $28.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+57% Synergy $50.54
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+47% Synergy $134.99
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+42% Synergy $60.52
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+35% Synergy $8.61
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+28% Synergy $5.82
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+17% Synergy $3.23
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $2.51
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+7% Synergy $66.47
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+6% Synergy $3.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $38.89
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $16.22
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.59
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-33% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+57% Synergy $120.10
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+51% Synergy $38.19
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+51% Synergy $1131.80
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+44% Synergy $34.91
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+36% Synergy $81.06
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+27% Synergy $41.63
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+24% Synergy $475.47
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+19% Synergy $238.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.55
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+13% Synergy $4.46
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-4% Synergy $3.17

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+59% Synergy $12.30
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+59% Synergy $36.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+56% Synergy $20.44
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+55% Synergy $57.96
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+54% Synergy $12.47
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+54% Synergy $15.97
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+54% Synergy $35.90
Savannah Savannah
+53% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+53% Synergy $28.70
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+52% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+52% Synergy $3000.00
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+52% Synergy $18.06
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+50% Synergy $37.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+48% Synergy $28.93
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+47% Synergy $6.71
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+47% Synergy $31.87
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+45% Synergy $7.54
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+44% Synergy $8.91
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+22% Synergy $4.44
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+22% Synergy $6.34
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+15% Synergy $1.54
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+15% Synergy $39.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $6.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $18.26
Starting Town Starting Town
+10% Synergy $10.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+6% Synergy $4.43
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+6% Synergy $19.08
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $10.44
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $51.14
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $14.88
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-3% Synergy $0.33
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-3% Synergy $5.59
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.36
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.37
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $1.55
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-15% Synergy $0.28
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-19% Synergy $13.48
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-31% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-33% Synergy $0.31
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-35% Synergy $0.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-35% Synergy $0.20
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-37% Synergy $0.33
Forest Forest
-38% Synergy $0.08
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-43% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
-47% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
-48% Synergy $0.09

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
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Thrasios, Triton Hero Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Thrasios, Triton Hero Vial Smasher the Fierce Thrasios, Triton Hero // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kodama of the East Tree Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kodama of the East Tree // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tana, the Bloodsower Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Thrasios, Triton Hero Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Thrasios, Triton Hero Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tana, the Bloodsower Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
Kodama of the East Tree Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kodama of the East Tree // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Kodama of the East Tree Tymna the Weaver Kodama of the East Tree // Tymna the Weaver
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Thrasios, Triton Hero Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Krark, the Thumbless Thrasios, Triton Hero Krark, the Thumbless // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Thrasios, Triton Hero Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // 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