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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
0.9%inclusion1 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Weather Maker
0.9%inclusion1 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
0.6%inclusion1 decks174 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
72%inclusion599 decks837 decks
71%synergy
Control Magic
67%inclusion558 decks837 decks
65%synergy
Bribery
64%inclusion536 decks837 decks
60%synergy
Blatant Thievery
62%inclusion515 decks837 decks
59%synergy
Agent of Treachery
61%inclusion511 decks837 decks
57%synergy
Desertion
54%inclusion449 decks837 decks
52%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
53%inclusion447 decks837 decks
49%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
50%inclusion421 decks837 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
49%inclusion412 decks837 decks
47%synergy
Invoke the Winds
48%inclusion400 decks837 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion654 decks837 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion632 decks837 decks
17%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion501 decks837 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion486 decks837 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion454 decks837 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion453 decks837 decks
26%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
49%inclusion408 decks837 decks
45%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion398 decks837 decks
45%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion393 decks837 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion379 decks837 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion412 decks837 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion359 decks837 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion247 decks837 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion227 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion183 decks837 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion177 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion118 decks837 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion110 decks837 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion79 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion77 decks837 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
45%inclusion378 decks837 decks
42%synergy
Aura Thief
42%inclusion351 decks837 decks
41%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
41%inclusion345 decks837 decks
41%synergy
Clever Impersonator
41%inclusion343 decks837 decks
35%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion333 decks837 decks
38%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion326 decks837 decks
37%synergy
Mind Flayer
37%inclusion308 decks837 decks
35%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
36%inclusion301 decks837 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion283 decks837 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion274 decks837 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
31%inclusion258 decks837 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion209 decks702 decks
27%synergy
Callous Oppressor
29%inclusion240 decks837 decks
28%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
27%inclusion227 decks837 decks
24%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
27%inclusion217 decks802 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion215 decks837 decks
23%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
25%inclusion212 decks837 decks
19%synergy
Clone
24%inclusion197 decks837 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion182 decks837 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion173 decks837 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion159 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion123 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Fatespinner
15%inclusion122 decks837 decks
13%synergy
Dominating Licid
14%inclusion121 decks837 decks
14%synergy
Master Thief
14%inclusion115 decks837 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion115 decks837 decks
12%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
14%inclusion103 decks760 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion97 decks837 decks
-13%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion96 decks837 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion95 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion92 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion88 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion84 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
10%inclusion87 decks837 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion64 decks651 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion81 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
10%inclusion81 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion39 decks406 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
9.4%inclusion79 decks837 decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.4%inclusion79 decks837 decks
-6%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
9.3%inclusion78 decks837 decks
9%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.2%inclusion77 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Seasinger
9.0%inclusion75 decks837 decks
9%synergy
Cryptoplasm
9.0%inclusion75 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.8%inclusion74 decks837 decks
-6%synergy
Body Double
8.7%inclusion73 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.4%inclusion70 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.2%inclusion69 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
7.8%inclusion65 decks837 decks
3%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
7.8%inclusion65 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
43%inclusion360 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion333 decks837 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion323 decks837 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion322 decks837 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion301 decks837 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion278 decks837 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion260 decks837 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion233 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion207 decks837 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion185 decks837 decks
-12%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion171 decks837 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion161 decks837 decks
7%synergy
Gather Specimens
19%inclusion158 decks837 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion152 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion150 decks837 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion131 decks837 decks
9%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion128 decks837 decks
15%synergy
See Double
15%inclusion124 decks837 decks
11%synergy
Dominate
14%inclusion119 decks837 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion119 decks837 decks
-11%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion106 decks837 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion103 decks837 decks
-15%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion101 decks837 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion97 decks837 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion90 decks802 decks
-11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion91 decks837 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion89 decks837 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion84 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion83 decks837 decks
-9%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion81 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion81 decks837 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.1%inclusion76 decks837 decks
2%synergy
Fumble
8.6%inclusion72 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.6%inclusion64 decks837 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.3%inclusion61 decks837 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
6.8%inclusion57 decks837 decks
-2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion57 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.5%inclusion54 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.3%inclusion53 decks837 decks
-4%synergy
Dissipate
6.2%inclusion52 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Twincast
6.0%inclusion50 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
6.0%inclusion50 decks837 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.6%inclusion47 decks837 decks
-4%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.5%inclusion46 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.5%inclusion44 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
5.1%inclusion43 decks837 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
38%inclusion322 decks837 decks
37%synergy
Mass Manipulation
35%inclusion294 decks837 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion269 decks837 decks
3%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
31%inclusion256 decks837 decks
29%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
21%inclusion174 decks837 decks
20%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion173 decks837 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Replication
19%inclusion162 decks837 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion154 decks837 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion149 decks837 decks
-6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion119 decks837 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion115 decks837 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion98 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion88 decks837 decks
-1%synergy
Sakashima's Will
10%inclusion85 decks837 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
8.7%inclusion73 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
8.1%inclusion68 decks837 decks
-13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.5%inclusion63 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.4%inclusion62 decks837 decks
7%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.5%inclusion54 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.5%inclusion54 decks837 decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.9%inclusion49 decks837 decks
1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.6%inclusion47 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.5%inclusion46 decks837 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
5.4%inclusion45 decks837 decks
0%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.3%inclusion44 decks837 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
34%inclusion287 decks837 decks
31%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
30%inclusion247 decks837 decks
27%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion166 decks837 decks
2%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion164 decks837 decks
18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion153 decks837 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion110 decks837 decks
-5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion96 decks837 decks
11%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
11%inclusion94 decks837 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.4%inclusion79 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
9.3%inclusion78 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
9.3%inclusion73 decks785 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.7%inclusion73 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
8.4%inclusion70 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.7%inclusion56 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
6.5%inclusion53 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion53 decks837 decks
-9%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.3%inclusion53 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.0%inclusion50 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.7%inclusion48 decks837 decks
3%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.4%inclusion45 decks837 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
42%inclusion353 decks837 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
36%inclusion302 decks837 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion284 decks837 decks
7%synergy
Mind Control
32%inclusion270 decks837 decks
31%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
24%inclusion205 decks837 decks
15%synergy
Mind's Dilation
24%inclusion198 decks837 decks
22%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion189 decks837 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion180 decks837 decks
18%synergy
Steal Enchantment
21%inclusion177 decks837 decks
20%synergy
Kitnap
19%inclusion148 decks763 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion106 decks582 decks
11%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion149 decks837 decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion141 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion112 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion99 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion98 decks837 decks
11%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion98 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion87 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion80 decks837 decks
1%synergy
Annex
10%inclusion80 decks837 decks
9%synergy
Persuasion
9.2%inclusion77 decks837 decks
9%synergy
Volition Reins
9.1%inclusion76 decks837 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.1%inclusion76 decks837 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.5%inclusion71 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.4%inclusion70 decks837 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.1%inclusion68 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Take Possession
7.2%inclusion60 decks837 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.2%inclusion52 decks837 decks
3%synergy
Merrow Commerce
6.0%inclusion50 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.6%inclusion47 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.5%inclusion46 decks837 decks
-12%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.4%inclusion45 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion151 decks837 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion439 decks837 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
49%inclusion413 decks837 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
49%inclusion412 decks837 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion344 decks837 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
37%inclusion307 decks837 decks
35%synergy
Detection Tower
26%inclusion216 decks837 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion200 decks837 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion168 decks837 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion149 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion149 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion147 decks837 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion94 decks837 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion91 decks837 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion87 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion84 decks837 decks
-4%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.4%inclusion79 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion77 decks837 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion76 decks837 decks
-8%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.8%inclusion65 decks837 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion65 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion61 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.2%inclusion60 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion36 decks505 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.7%inclusion53 decks795 decks
-4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion47 decks837 decks
-13%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.0%inclusion42 decks837 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion750 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion535 decks837 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion393 decks837 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
43%inclusion361 decks837 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion254 decks837 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion246 decks837 decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
28%inclusion231 decks837 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion201 decks837 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion193 decks837 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion184 decks837 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion174 decks837 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion144 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion141 decks837 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion134 decks837 decks
12%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion113 decks837 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion34 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion84 decks837 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.1%inclusion68 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion68 decks837 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion61 decks837 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion59 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.0%inclusion50 decks837 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion47 decks837 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.5%inclusion46 decks837 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion773 decks837 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion216 decks837 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion98 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion90 decks802 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion88 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion80 decks837 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion52 decks837 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion47 decks796 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.7%inclusion48 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion46 decks837 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.4%inclusion45 decks837 decks
-2%synergy
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