Empress Galina (Commander)

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
With 2025 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at this quarter century and pick out the best commanders from each year.
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North Pole Patrol
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
75%inclusion598 decks802 decks
74%synergy
Control Magic
69%inclusion550 decks802 decks
67%synergy
Bribery
65%inclusion522 decks802 decks
61%synergy
Blatant Thievery
63%inclusion503 decks802 decks
60%synergy
Agent of Treachery
63%inclusion507 decks802 decks
59%synergy
Desertion
56%inclusion450 decks802 decks
54%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
56%inclusion448 decks802 decks
52%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
51%inclusion413 decks802 decks
50%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
52%inclusion418 decks802 decks
49%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
50%inclusion405 decks802 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion629 decks802 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion601 decks802 decks
18%synergy
High Tide
62%inclusion494 decks802 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion467 decks802 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion447 decks802 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion434 decks802 decks
28%synergy
Sower of Temptation
49%inclusion392 decks802 decks
46%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
49%inclusion392 decks802 decks
46%synergy
Invoke the Winds
49%inclusion389 decks802 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion376 decks802 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion423 decks802 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion370 decks802 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion246 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion235 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion182 decks802 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion180 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion116 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion114 decks802 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.5%inclusion76 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.6%inclusion69 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
45%inclusion360 decks802 decks
42%synergy
Aura Thief
45%inclusion358 decks802 decks
44%synergy
Clever Impersonator
43%inclusion343 decks802 decks
37%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
42%inclusion336 decks802 decks
41%synergy
Roil Elemental
41%inclusion332 decks802 decks
40%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
40%inclusion318 decks802 decks
38%synergy
Mind Flayer
39%inclusion316 decks802 decks
38%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
37%inclusion297 decks802 decks
37%synergy
Memnarch
35%inclusion280 decks802 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion262 decks802 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
33%inclusion262 decks802 decks
32%synergy
Callous Oppressor
31%inclusion246 decks802 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion173 decks575 decks
27%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
29%inclusion195 decks681 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
27%inclusion217 decks802 decks
21%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
27%inclusion215 decks802 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion209 decks802 decks
23%synergy
Clone
24%inclusion193 decks802 decks
22%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
24%inclusion190 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion168 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion159 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Fatespinner
16%inclusion129 decks802 decks
14%synergy
Master Thief
16%inclusion126 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion123 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion120 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
14%inclusion90 decks636 decks
6%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion110 decks802 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion100 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion94 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion92 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
11%inclusion91 decks802 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion75 decks681 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion88 decks802 decks
10%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion87 decks802 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion56 decks523 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion84 decks802 decks
-14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion80 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion79 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion79 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion78 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion77 decks802 decks
-6%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion25 decks263 decks
7%synergy
Seasinger
9.2%inclusion74 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
9.0%inclusion72 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.7%inclusion70 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Body Double
8.7%inclusion70 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
8.5%inclusion68 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.5%inclusion68 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.5%inclusion68 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.4%inclusion67 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
43%inclusion342 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion326 decks802 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion317 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion308 decks802 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion291 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion267 decks802 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion249 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion226 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion202 decks802 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion183 decks802 decks
-12%synergy
Gather Specimens
20%inclusion159 decks802 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion159 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
19%inclusion156 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion149 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion144 decks802 decks
3%synergy
See Double
18%inclusion142 decks802 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion133 decks802 decks
10%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion123 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Dominate
15%inclusion120 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion114 decks802 decks
-11%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion105 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion103 decks802 decks
-15%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion100 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion87 decks802 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion86 decks802 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion73 decks681 decks
-11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion83 decks802 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion79 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion77 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion77 decks802 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.5%inclusion76 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Reins of Power
9.4%inclusion75 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Snap
8.7%inclusion70 decks802 decks
-9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.6%inclusion69 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.6%inclusion61 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.1%inclusion57 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion56 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Dissipate
6.6%inclusion53 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion52 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Twincast
6.2%inclusion50 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.0%inclusion48 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
5.7%inclusion46 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.7%inclusion46 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.7%inclusion39 decks681 decks
-4%synergy
Unwind
5.5%inclusion44 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.4%inclusion39 decks718 decks
-4%synergy
Reenact the Crime
5.2%inclusion40 decks768 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
41%inclusion328 decks802 decks
40%synergy
Mass Manipulation
36%inclusion289 decks802 decks
34%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
33%inclusion261 decks802 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion250 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion171 decks802 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
21%inclusion165 decks802 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
19%inclusion156 decks802 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion148 decks802 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion146 decks802 decks
-6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
16%inclusion125 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion116 decks802 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion91 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima's Will
11%inclusion86 decks802 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion81 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Wash Out
9.1%inclusion73 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Telemin Performance
8.4%inclusion67 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
7.5%inclusion60 decks802 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion59 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.4%inclusion51 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
6.2%inclusion50 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
5.9%inclusion47 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion46 decks802 decks
-7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.6%inclusion45 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.5%inclusion44 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.5%inclusion44 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
36%inclusion288 decks802 decks
32%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
30%inclusion244 decks802 decks
28%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
22%inclusion175 decks802 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion166 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
19%inclusion154 decks802 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion105 decks802 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
11%inclusion92 decks802 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion92 decks802 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion84 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion80 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion73 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
9.0%inclusion72 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.1%inclusion54 decks663 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.4%inclusion59 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
7.0%inclusion49 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.7%inclusion54 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.1%inclusion49 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.0%inclusion48 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion47 decks802 decks
-9%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
43%inclusion345 decks802 decks
42%synergy
Confiscate
36%inclusion289 decks802 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion277 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Mind Control
33%inclusion264 decks802 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
26%inclusion209 decks802 decks
17%synergy
Mind's Dilation
25%inclusion203 decks802 decks
24%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion186 decks802 decks
21%synergy
Steal Enchantment
23%inclusion182 decks802 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion171 decks802 decks
18%synergy
Kitnap
20%inclusion125 decks639 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion146 decks802 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion79 decks449 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion116 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion106 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Legacy's Allure
13%inclusion103 decks802 decks
13%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion102 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion94 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion86 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion78 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
9.4%inclusion75 decks802 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.1%inclusion73 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
9.0%inclusion72 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Annex
8.7%inclusion70 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.6%inclusion69 decks802 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.5%inclusion68 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Volition Reins
8.2%inclusion66 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Take Possession
7.5%inclusion60 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.9%inclusion47 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.9%inclusion47 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.7%inclusion46 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.5%inclusion44 decks802 decks
-11%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.4%inclusion43 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
19%inclusion153 decks802 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion434 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion405 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion405 decks802 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion339 decks802 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
39%inclusion315 decks802 decks
37%synergy
Detection Tower
30%inclusion237 decks802 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion198 decks802 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion174 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion150 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
19%inclusion149 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion145 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion99 decks802 decks
1%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion92 decks802 decks
-5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion89 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion88 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion77 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.1%inclusion73 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion71 decks802 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion71 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion70 decks802 decks
-6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.5%inclusion60 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.2%inclusion58 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.1%inclusion48 decks673 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion24 decks367 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion722 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion499 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion372 decks802 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
46%inclusion368 decks802 decks
43%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion249 decks802 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion238 decks802 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion218 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion188 decks802 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion187 decks802 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion169 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion168 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
19%inclusion150 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion140 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion140 decks802 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion118 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion81 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.2%inclusion66 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion64 decks802 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion62 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.4%inclusion51 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.2%inclusion50 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion48 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion45 decks802 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion742 decks802 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion224 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion91 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion73 decks681 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion79 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.4%inclusion75 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
5.4%inclusion43 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.0%inclusion34 decks674 decks
-8%synergy
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