Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
Legendary Creature — Bird Wizard
Rarity
Mythic
Mana Cost
Price · Cardmarket trend
€4.34
Artist
Michael Komarck
Power / Toughness
2 / 3
Cardmarket trend via Scryfall, as of 10/28/2026. May differ from the actual price.
Oracle Text
Flying When Derevi enters and whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may tap or untap target permanent.
: Put Derevi onto the battlefield from the command zone.
Rules for this card
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A keyword ability that restricts how a creature may be blocked. See rule 702.9, “Flying.”
Rulings (3)
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ScryfallDerevi, Empyrial Tactician is banned as a commander in Duel Commander format, but it may be part of your deck.
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Wizards of the CoastYou can activate Derevi's last ability only when it is in the command zone.
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Wizards of the CoastWhen 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.
Other Printings
Secret Lair Drop (sld)
Bloomburrow Commander (blc)
€11.91
Magic Online Promos (prm)
Commander Legends (cmr)
Commander Anthology (cma)
Commander 2013 Oversized (oc13)