Empress Galina (Commander) - Core

Empress Galina
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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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Control Magic
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
72%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Desertion
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Blatant Thievery
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Agent of Treachery
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Sower of Temptation
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Invoke the Winds
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Confiscate
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Bribery
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-27%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Callous Oppressor
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Mind Flayer
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Clone
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Master Thief
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Memnarch
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Burnished Hart
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Aura Thief
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Clever Impersonator
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Roil Elemental
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Seasinger
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
4%synergy
North Pole Patrol
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Body Double
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Stunt Double
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Scryer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Gather Specimens
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Aethersnatch
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Rewind
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Commandeer
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Dominate
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Divert Disaster
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-27%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Spelljack
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-23%synergy
Dissipate
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Octopus Form
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Essence Capture
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Consider
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Dispel
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-25%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mass Manipulation
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Acquire
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Entrancing Melody
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Replication
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Sakashima's Will
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Telemin Performance
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Identity
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Flow of Ideas
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Inundate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Divination
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Quasiduplicate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sleep
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Shackles
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Mirage Mirror
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Mind Control
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Kitnap
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Treachery
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Legacy's Allure
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Volition Reins
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Steal Enchantment
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Persuasion
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Dissipation Field
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Annex
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Tractor Beam
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Away
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Take Possession
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Domestication
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Lay Claim
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Abduction
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Dream Leash
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Enthralling Hold
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Become the Pilot
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Deeproot Waters
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Puca's Mischief
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Telepathy
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Surgery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Halimar Depths
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Agna Qel'a
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Detection Tower
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Castle Vantress
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Cataract
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Lotus
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
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