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Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
USD $8.30
USD foil $14.13
EUR €11.39
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Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

{G}{W}{U}

Legendary Creature — Bird Wizard

Flying

When Derevi enters and whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may tap or untap target permanent.

{1}{G}{W}{U}: Put Derevi onto the battlefield from the command zone.

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Flying
Set
Bloomburrow Commander (BLC #87)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
3
Released
2024-08-02
Artist
Nathaniel Himawan
EDHREC rank
#2,976
Colour identity
{G}{U}{W}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 4 two-card combos

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 1.39
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commanderIn a preconstructed deck
Ramp

Combos 174

Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Bloom Tender
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana of colors among permanents you controlInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
17,913 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Gaea's Cradle
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
17,900 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Mana Vault
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
16,023 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Faeburrow Elder
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana of colors among permanents you controlInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
13,855 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom+Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite combat phasesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
10,096 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
9,858 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Chromatic Orrery
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite draw triggersInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
5,607 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Bloom Tender+Delney, Streetwise Lookout
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
3,630 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Basalt Monolith
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
3,581 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Faeburrow Elder+Delney, Streetwise Lookout
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
3,087 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Grim Monolith
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
1,974 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Deadeye Navigator+Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Bloom Tender
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite non-blue mana of colors among permanents you controlInfinite white mana
1,660 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Deadeye Navigator+Faeburrow Elder
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite non-blue mana of colors among permanents you control
1,635 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Displacer Kitten+Retraction Helix
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1,049 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Brigid, Clachan's Heart // Brigid, Doun's Mind
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
1,014 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Fanatic of Rhonas
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
921 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Bloom Tender+Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
879 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Faeburrow Elder+Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
770 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Lotus Field
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
635 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Deadeye Navigator+Chromatic Orrery
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite draw triggersInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
571 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Timeless Lotus
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite blinkingInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
545 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jegantha, the Wellspring+Sisay, Weatherlight Captain+Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Najeela, the Blade-Blossom+Samut, Voice of Dissent
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite combat phasesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
530 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Preston, the Vanisher+Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
475 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Sanctum Weaver
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
401 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Faeburrow Elder+Panharmonicon
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
396 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Deadeye Navigator+Lotus Field
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
396 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Incubation Druid
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
387 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Bloom Tender+Panharmonicon
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
384 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Eldrazi Displacer+Chromatic Orrery
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite blinking of most creaturesInfinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite draw triggersInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
369 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Circle of Dreams Druid
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
356 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Deadeye Navigator+Gilded Lotus
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlLock
352 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Gilded Lotus
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
344 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Displacer Kitten+Banishing Knack
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
338 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Bloom Tender+Phyrexian Altar
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
320 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Bloom Tender+Ashnod's Altar
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
282 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Faeburrow Elder+Phyrexian Altar
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
277 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Bloom Tender+Roaming Throne
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
269 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana among colors with which you have devotion
264 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Faeburrow Elder+Ashnod's Altar
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
248 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Faeburrow Elder+Roaming Throne
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
241 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Kami of Whispered Hopes
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
212 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Priest of Titania
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
200 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Scorched Ruins
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
198 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Preston, the Vanisher+Panharmonicon
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
185 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Serra's Sanctum
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite white mana
177 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Selvala, Eager Trailblazer
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
143 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Scorched Ruins+Eldrazi Displacer
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite blinking of most creaturesInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
120 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Thran Dynamo
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
116 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Chromatic Orrery+Ashnod's Altar
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite untap of creatures you control
105 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Emiel the Blessed+Gyre Sage
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite untap of permanents you control
89 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 174.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Bloom Tender 49 %+35.5 %
  2. Emiel the Blessed 39 %+33.3 %
  3. Faeburrow Elder 46 %+33.2 %
  4. Mockingbird 41 %+31.8 %
  5. Delney, Streetwise Lookout 34 %+31.1 %
  6. Birds of Paradise 67 %+30.4 %
  7. Wild Growth 39 %+28.9 %
  8. Aven Mindcensor 34 %+28.8 %
  9. Mystic Remora 39 %+27.2 %
  10. The One Ring 33 %+27.1 %
  11. Chord of Calling 33 %+26.8 %
  12. Birthing Pod 29 %+26.7 %
  13. Eternal Witness 39 %+26.0 %
  14. Eladamri's Call 36 %+25.8 %
  15. Neoform 30 %+25.3 %
  16. Finale of Devastation 32 %+24.6 %
  17. Eldritch Evolution 29 %+24.0 %
  18. Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy 29 %+24.0 %
  19. Faerie Mastermind 33 %+23.3 %
  20. Esper Sentinel 38 %+23.1 %
  21. Mana Vault 27 %+23.1 %
  22. Enlightened Tutor 36 %+22.8 %
  23. Grand Abolisher 29 %+22.8 %
  24. Rhystic Study 41 %+22.4 %
  25. Swan Song 40 %+22.2 %
  26. Utopia Sprawl 30 %+22.1 %
  27. Wan Shi Tong, Librarian 28 %+21.9 %
  28. Otawara, Soaring City 36 %+21.4 %
  29. Force of Will 27 %+21.2 %
  30. Chromatic Orrery 22 %+21.0 %
  31. Wargate 26 %+21.0 %
  32. Gaea's Cradle 27 %+20.9 %
  33. Noble Hierarch 47 %+20.9 %
  34. Silence 26 %+20.8 %
  35. Flooded Strand 53 %+20.4 %
  36. Phyrexian Metamorph 25 %+20.2 %
  37. Crop Rotation 26 %+20.1 %
  38. Boseiju, Who Endures 39 %+20.1 %
  39. Fierce Guardianship 34 %+20.0 %
  40. Delighted Halfling 33 %+20.0 %
  41. Misty Rainforest 50 %+19.9 %
  42. Bident of Thassa 24 %+19.8 %
  43. Windswept Heath 53 %+19.7 %
  44. Flusterstorm 24 %+19.7 %
  45. City of Brass 29 %+19.5 %
  46. Ranger-Captain of Eos 24 %+19.5 %
  47. Mana Confluence 28 %+19.4 %
  48. Spellseeker 22 %+19.0 %
  49. Voice of Victory 23 %+18.5 %
  50. Toski, Bearer of Secrets 22 %+18.5 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Command Tower 92 %+1.6 %
  2. Forest 83 %-11.4 %
  3. Sol Ring 82 %+1.2 %
  4. Island 81 %-13.0 %
  5. Plains 79 %-14.1 %
  6. Swords to Plowshares 67 %+5.2 %
  7. Birds of Paradise 67 %+30.4 %
  8. Hallowed Fountain 63 %+17.8 %
  9. Breeding Pool 62 %+16.1 %
  10. Temple Garden 61 %+15.9 %
  11. Arcane Signet 60 %-11.0 %
  12. Exotic Orchard 54 %-3.4 %
  13. Windswept Heath 53 %+19.7 %
  14. Flooded Strand 53 %+20.4 %
  15. Misty Rainforest 50 %+19.9 %
  16. Bloom Tender 49 %+35.5 %
  17. Noble Hierarch 47 %+20.9 %
  18. Faeburrow Elder 46 %+33.2 %
  19. Rhystic Study 41 %+22.4 %
  20. Mockingbird 41 %+31.8 %
  21. Path to Exile 40 %-8.5 %
  22. Swan Song 40 %+22.2 %
  23. Emiel the Blessed 39 %+33.3 %
  24. Wild Growth 39 %+28.9 %
  25. Boseiju, Who Endures 39 %+20.1 %
  26. Eternal Witness 39 %+26.0 %
  27. Mystic Remora 39 %+27.2 %
  28. Esper Sentinel 38 %+23.1 %
  29. Otawara, Soaring City 36 %+21.4 %
  30. Enlightened Tutor 36 %+22.8 %
  31. Eladamri's Call 36 %+25.8 %
  32. Rejuvenating Springs 36 %+1.8 %
  33. Counterspell 35 %-2.9 %
  34. Seaside Citadel 34 %-16.7 %
  35. Spara's Headquarters 34 %-4.3 %
  36. Delney, Streetwise Lookout 34 %+31.1 %
  37. Fierce Guardianship 34 %+20.0 %
  38. Aven Mindcensor 34 %+28.8 %
  39. Glacial Fortress 34 %-15.1 %
  40. Cyclonic Rift 33 %+16.3 %
  41. Delighted Halfling 33 %+20.0 %
  42. Faerie Mastermind 33 %+23.3 %
  43. Chord of Calling 33 %+26.8 %
  44. The One Ring 33 %+27.1 %
  45. Finale of Devastation 32 %+24.6 %
  46. Bountiful Promenade 32 %+2.4 %
  47. Hinterland Harbor 32 %-18.3 %
  48. Tropical Island 32 %+18.5 %
  49. Savannah 32 %+18.4 %
  50. Sea of Clouds 31 %+2.8 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Not legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Restricted
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Not legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2015-01-19

    Derevi, Empyrial Tactician is banned as a commander in Duel Commander format, but it may be part of your deck.

  • 2020-11-10

    When you activate Derevi's last ability, you're not casting Derevi as a spell. The ability can't be countered by something that counters only spells. The ability isn't subject to the commander tax, nor does it increase the tax if you cast Derevi from the command zone later in the game.

  • 2020-11-10

    You can activate Derevi's last ability only when it is in the command zone.

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