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Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
Price tag $7.30

Legendary Creature — Bird Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 20% Birds 11% Combo 7% Flying 7% Stax 7%
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New Cards

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

Mathemagics Mathemagics
+2% Synergy $2.92
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+2% Synergy $0.71
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
+1% Synergy $0.38
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
0% Synergy $0.35
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
0% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+69% Synergy $14.67
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+65% Synergy $13.10
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+59% Synergy $32.89
Neoform Neoform
+57% Synergy $0.80
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+56% Synergy $14.15
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+56% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+56% Synergy $12.67
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+55% Synergy $51.45
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+55% Synergy $6.58
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+54% Synergy $10.92

Top Cards

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

Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+53% Synergy $2.17
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+52% Synergy $3.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+50% Synergy $58.07
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+50% Synergy $15.02
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+49% Synergy $27.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+46% Synergy $7.76
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+45% Synergy $13.18
Swan Song Swan Song
+43% Synergy $8.50
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+43% Synergy $0.47
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+11% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+56% Synergy $104.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+52% Synergy $72.26
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+52% Synergy $112.13
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+51% Synergy $39.51
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+49% Synergy $54.33
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+49% Synergy $3.71
Force of Will Force of Will
+48% Synergy $62.85
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+48% Synergy $1578.57
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+45% Synergy $171.12
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+35% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

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

Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+47% Synergy $37.66
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+47% Synergy $17.58
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+46% Synergy $2.11
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+44% Synergy $17.29
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+43% Synergy $3.87
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+41% Synergy $19.10
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+40% Synergy $10.47
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+38% Synergy $13.85
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+36% Synergy $35.25
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+35% Synergy $30.69
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+35% Synergy $6.42
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+34% Synergy $0.36
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+30% Synergy $5.15
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+30% Synergy $8.30
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+28% Synergy $51.51
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+28% Synergy $1.48
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+26% Synergy $2.40
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+25% Synergy $33.45
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+23% Synergy $3.63
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay
+23% Synergy $14.72
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+22% Synergy $0.68
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+21% Synergy $3.98
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+20% Synergy $31.69
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+18% Synergy $6.10
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+16% Synergy $7.98
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+15% Synergy $1.83
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+14% Synergy $3.23
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+13% Synergy $14.50
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+13% Synergy $22.98
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+13% Synergy $2.64
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+12% Synergy $1.31
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+12% Synergy $0.25
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+11% Synergy $0.25
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+11% Synergy $0.37
Endurance Endurance
+11% Synergy $4.09
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+11% Synergy $0.50
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+11% Synergy $19.57
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+11% Synergy $196.36
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+9% Synergy $12.59
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+9% Synergy $3.30
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+9% Synergy $7.49
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+9% Synergy $0.30
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy $23.44
Sowing Mycospawn Sowing Mycospawn
+8% Synergy $1.42
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+8% Synergy $0.39
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+6% Synergy $12.33
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+6% Synergy $0.91
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+4% Synergy $3.55
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.43

Instants

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

Silence Silence
+46% Synergy $10.59
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+46% Synergy $8.78
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+40% Synergy $15.40
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+39% Synergy $52.62
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+39% Synergy $8.45
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+37% Synergy $18.16
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+37% Synergy $3.19
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+33% Synergy $26.56
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+32% Synergy $4.24
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+31% Synergy $4.17
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+28% Synergy $5.07
Snap Snap
+16% Synergy $3.46
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+16% Synergy $7.97
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+15% Synergy $16.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $5.19
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+14% Synergy $5.55
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+14% Synergy $0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.39
Intuition Intuition
+12% Synergy $358.15
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+9% Synergy $7.21
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+9% Synergy $2.44
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+9% Synergy $5.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $56.81
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $3.60
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+7% Synergy $5.06
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+6% Synergy $1.15
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+6% Synergy $34.53
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+6% Synergy $3.86
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+6% Synergy $3.99
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+5% Synergy $1.64
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+5% Synergy $2.40
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $2.38
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $5.37
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $16.03
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $0.47
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $1.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.62
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $8.00
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.92
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $54.50
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $3.77
Beast Within Beast Within
-17% Synergy $0.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $1.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-19% Synergy $0.69
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-21% Synergy $14.29

Sorceries

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

Wargate Wargate
+47% Synergy $3.89
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+40% Synergy $5.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.32
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+20% Synergy $29.42
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $9.41
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+5% Synergy $396.10
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.35
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $5.28
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $1.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-16% Synergy $1.96
Three Visits Three Visits
-18% Synergy $4.60
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-20% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
-30% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
-31% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+22% Synergy $39.14
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $0.83
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+11% Synergy $16.03
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+8% Synergy $2.46
Static Orb Static Orb
+6% Synergy $14.87
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $14.95
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy $0.39
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+1% Synergy $6.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+37% Synergy $1.81
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+22% Synergy $6.53
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+16% Synergy $28.04
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+16% Synergy $6.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy $60.01
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+13% Synergy $1.77
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+10% Synergy $8.73
Stasis Stasis
+9% Synergy $17.81
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+8% Synergy $0.93
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+7% Synergy $3.92
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+6% Synergy $26.91
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+5% Synergy $9.83
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.85
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+4% Synergy $28.66
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.54
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+3% Synergy $7.99
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+2% Synergy $0.33
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+1% Synergy $4.63
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $12.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $4.33
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+35% Synergy $7.32
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+11% Synergy $24.17

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+47% Synergy $49.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+47% Synergy $27.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+35% Synergy $131.68
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+33% Synergy $62.31
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+33% Synergy $4.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+28% Synergy $8.25
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+15% Synergy $4.19
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+13% Synergy $2.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $43.89
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+5% Synergy $13.43
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $54.27
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.39
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+5% Synergy $66.44
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $14.92
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+4% Synergy $3.70
Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+3% Synergy $0.64
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.54
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+44% Synergy $34.48
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+39% Synergy $36.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+39% Synergy $1118.84
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+38% Synergy $76.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+23% Synergy $241.89
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+19% Synergy $3.75
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $472.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.84
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-4% Synergy $3.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.92

Lands

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

Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+44% Synergy $35.70
City of Brass City of Brass
+44% Synergy $11.03
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+44% Synergy $34.12
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+43% Synergy $10.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+43% Synergy $15.03
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+40% Synergy $53.37
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+39% Synergy
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+38% Synergy $7.39
Savannah Savannah
+38% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+38% Synergy $3000.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+38% Synergy $19.37
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+37% Synergy $8.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+36% Synergy $9.06
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+36% Synergy $17.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+35% Synergy $38.56
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+34% Synergy $28.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+26% Synergy $29.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+25% Synergy $31.12
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+20% Synergy $37.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $5.19
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+9% Synergy $1.57
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+9% Synergy $4.19
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+7% Synergy $11.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.34
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+5% Synergy $7.04
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $51.61
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+3% Synergy $3.68
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $17.77
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+3% Synergy $0.34
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.27
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $4.82
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $9.81
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $2.95
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.24
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.36
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.31
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $1.42
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-11% Synergy $0.30
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-12% Synergy $13.61
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-15% Synergy $0.87
Forest Forest
-26% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-28% Synergy $0.32
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-28% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-31% Synergy $0.26
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-32% Synergy $0.32
Island Island
-33% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-33% Synergy $0.13
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-33% Synergy $0.32
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-34% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

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

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
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Thrasios, Triton Hero Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
Tawnos, the Toymaker Tawnos, the Toymaker
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
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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
Thrasios, Triton Hero Vial Smasher the Fierce Thrasios, Triton Hero // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
Gaddock Teeg Gaddock Teeg
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Thrasios, Triton Hero Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
Sliver Hivelord Sliver Hivelord
Zhulodok, Void Gorger Zhulodok, Void Gorger
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tana, the Bloodsower Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tana, the Bloodsower
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Atraxa, Grand Unifier Atraxa, Grand Unifier
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom Najeela, the Blade-Blossom