Empress Galina (Commander) - Optimized

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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Leyline of Singularity
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Bribery
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Mana Drain
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Treachery
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Control Magic
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Agent of Treachery
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Blatant Thievery
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
30%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Roil Elemental
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Memnarch
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Sower of Temptation
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Clever Impersonator
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Aura Thief
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Mind Flayer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Clone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Fatespinner
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Kelpie Guide
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Callous Oppressor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Willbreaker
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fatestitcher
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Dominating Licid
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Peregrine Drake
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Body Double
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Desertion
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Disallow
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Aethersnatch
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Tale's End
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Opt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Dispel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Reins of Power
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dominate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Spelljack
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Submerge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Capsize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Stifle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Acquire
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Mass Manipulation
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Expropriate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Wash Out
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Trespass
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Manifold Key
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mirror Box
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Corrupted Conscience
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Back to Basics
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Freed from the Real
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Mind's Dilation
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Steal Artifact
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Confiscate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Mind Control
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Steal Enchantment
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Telepathy
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dissipation Field
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Kitnap
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Power Artifact
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Stasis
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
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