Average Deck for Empress Galina - Combo
Empress Galina
Rank #1,662
5decks
Aug 10, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Empress GalinaEmpress Galina
Creatures (19)
- 1Agent of TreacheryAgent of Treachery
- 1Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1Aura ThiefAura Thief
- 1Beguiler of WillsBeguiler of Wills
- 1Clever ImpersonatorClever Impersonator
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Dominating LicidDominating Licid
- 1FatestitcherFatestitcher
- 1Glasspool MimicGlasspool Mimic
- 1Harbinger of the SeasHarbinger of the Seas
- 1Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 1Kira, Great Glass-SpinnerKira, Great Glass-Spinner
- 1Marvin, Murderous MimicMarvin, Murderous Mimic
- 1MemnarchMemnarch
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Roil ElementalRoil Elemental
- 1Sakashima of a Thousand FacesSakashima of a Thousand Faces
- 1Teferi, Mage of ZhalfirTeferi, Mage of Zhalfir
- 1Thada Adel, AcquisitorThada Adel, Acquisitor
Instants (16)
- 1AetherizeAetherize
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1DesertionDesertion
- 1Dramatic ReversalDramatic Reversal
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1High TideHigh Tide
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1MisdirectionMisdirection
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1NegateNegate
Sorceries (5)
- 1Blatant ThieveryBlatant Thievery
- 1BriberyBribery
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Inevitable BetrayalInevitable Betrayal
- 1PonderPonder
Artifacts (17)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Gilded LotusGilded Lotus
- 1Illusionist's BracersIllusionist's Bracers
- 1Isochron ScepterIsochron Scepter
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Rings of BrighthearthRings of Brighthearth
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Throne of EldraineThrone of Eldraine
- 1Unwinding ClockUnwinding Clock
- 1Vedalken ShacklesVedalken Shackles
Enchantments (8)
- 1Control MagicControl Magic
- 1Leyline of AnticipationLeyline of Anticipation
- 1Leyline of SingularityLeyline of Singularity
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Steal ArtifactSteal Artifact
Lands (34)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arcane LighthouseArcane Lighthouse
- 28IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
Agent of Treachery
Agent of Treachery
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Aura Thief
Aura Thief
Beguiler of Wills
Beguiler of Wills
Clever Impersonator
Clever Impersonator
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Dominating Licid
Dominating Licid
Fatestitcher
Fatestitcher
Glasspool Mimic
Glasspool Mimic
Harbinger of the Seas
Harbinger of the Seas
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Memnarch
Memnarch
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Roil Elemental
Roil Elemental
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
Instants (16)
Aetherize
Aetherize
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Archmage's Charm
Archmage's Charm
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Desertion
Desertion
Dramatic Reversal
Dramatic Reversal
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Will
Force of Will
High Tide
High Tide
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Misdirection
Misdirection
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Negate
Negate
Sorceries (5)
Blatant Thievery
Blatant Thievery
Bribery
Bribery
Fabricate
Fabricate
Inevitable Betrayal
Inevitable Betrayal
Ponder
Ponder
Artifacts (17)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Gilded Lotus
Gilded Lotus
Illusionist's Bracers
Illusionist's Bracers
Isochron Scepter
Isochron Scepter
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Rings of Brighthearth
Rings of Brighthearth
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Throne of Eldraine
Throne of Eldraine
Unwinding Clock
Unwinding Clock
Vedalken Shackles
Vedalken Shackles
Enchantments (8)
Control Magic
Control Magic
Leyline of Anticipation
Leyline of Anticipation
Leyline of Singularity
Leyline of Singularity
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Propaganda
Propaganda
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Steal Artifact
Steal Artifact
Lands (6)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arcane Lighthouse
Arcane Lighthouse
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Basics (1)
Island
28 Island