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Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
Price history
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.03.
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Price Summary
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician's current headline price is $6.03.
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Printings & Prices
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless and inverted treatments.
All finishes
Sell Derevi, Empyrial Tactician: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | BLC #87 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #87 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #87 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | BLC #87 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | BLC #87 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #186 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMA #176 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMA #176 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | C13 #186 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C13 #186 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Rules Text & Legality
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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.
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Rulings
- Nov 10, 2020 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.
- Nov 10, 2020 You can activate Derevi's last ability only when it is in the command zone.
- Jan 19, 2015 Derevi, Empyrial Tactician is banned as a commander in Duel Commander format, but it may be part of your deck.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician has been reprinted 6 times. The Bloomburrow Commander reprint cut the price 89% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLC #87 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| BLC #87 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| CMR #518 | 2020-11-20 | Mythic | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| CMA #176 | 2017-06-09 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C13 #186 | 2013-11-01 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| OC13 #186 | 2013-11-01 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
BLC #87 
CMR #518 
CMA #176 
OC13 #186 Derevi, Empyrial Tactician in Commander
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician is the #2,927 most-played card on EDHREC, down 61 places over the last 30 days.
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician FAQ
How much is Derevi, Empyrial Tactician worth?
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician is worth about $6.03 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Derevi, Empyrial Tactician legal in Commander?
Yes — Derevi, Empyrial Tactician is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Derevi, Empyrial Tactician been reprinted?
Yes — Derevi, Empyrial Tactician has been reprinted 6 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Derevi, Empyrial Tactician expensive?
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician holds a $6.03 price because even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.