Empress Galina (Commander) - Budget

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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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Unwelcome Sprite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wild Unraveling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rimefire Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Mind Control
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
50%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Clone
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Invoke the Winds
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Blatant Thievery
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Desertion
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Negate
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
22%synergy
High Tide
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Mass Manipulation
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Mind Flayer
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Beguiler of Wills
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Master Thief
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Callous Oppressor
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Sower of Temptation
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Burnished Hart
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Seasinger
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Body Double
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Clever Impersonator
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Agent of Treachery
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Stunt Double
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Sea Scryer
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Aura Thief
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Cryptoplasm
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Looter
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Rimekin Recluse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Stonybrook Angler
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Mindskinner
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mulldrifter
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dominating Licid
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Cancel
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Dominate
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Rewind
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Gather Specimens
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Archmage's Charm
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Dissipate
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-19%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-28%synergy
Aethersnatch
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Aetherspouts
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Ray of Command
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Refute
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Unsummon
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dismiss
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Exclude
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Unwind
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Dissolve
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Foil
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Fumble
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Into the Roil
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Bone to Ash
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Shore Up
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Condescend
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Anticipate
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Snap
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Dream Fracture
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tempted by the Oriq
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Entrancing Melody
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Sakashima's Will
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Bribery
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Identity
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Acquire
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Divination
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Legerdemain
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Chart a Course
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Kitnap
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Legacy's Allure
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Telepathy
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Steal Artifact
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
22%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Annex
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Persuasion
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Dilation
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Domestication
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Abduction
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Volition Reins
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Deeproot Waters
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Take Possession
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Lay Claim
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mind Harness
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Dream Leash
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Followed Footsteps
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Halimar Depths
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Coral Atoll
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Sky Diamond
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Patriar's Seal
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Caged Sun
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
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