Empress Galina (Commander)

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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Echocasting Symposium
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Divergent Equation
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
72%inclusion629 decks871 decks
72%synergy
Control Magic
67%inclusion581 decks871 decks
65%synergy
Bribery
65%inclusion565 decks871 decks
61%synergy
Blatant Thievery
62%inclusion537 decks871 decks
59%synergy
Agent of Treachery
61%inclusion527 decks871 decks
56%synergy
Desertion
54%inclusion470 decks871 decks
52%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
54%inclusion467 decks871 decks
50%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
50%inclusion433 decks871 decks
48%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
51%inclusion440 decks871 decks
48%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
49%inclusion426 decks871 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion681 decks871 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion661 decks871 decks
17%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion523 decks871 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion507 decks871 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion477 decks871 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion475 decks871 decks
26%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion418 decks871 decks
45%synergy
Invoke the Winds
47%inclusion408 decks871 decks
45%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion406 decks871 decks
44%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
46%inclusion403 decks871 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion429 decks871 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion373 decks871 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion256 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion241 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion195 decks871 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion194 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion119 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion117 decks871 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion85 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion80 decks871 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Aura Thief
42%inclusion367 decks871 decks
41%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
41%inclusion357 decks871 decks
40%synergy
Clever Impersonator
41%inclusion357 decks871 decks
35%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion345 decks871 decks
38%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
38%inclusion335 decks871 decks
37%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
36%inclusion313 decks871 decks
36%synergy
Mind Flayer
36%inclusion312 decks871 decks
34%synergy
Memnarch
35%inclusion302 decks871 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion284 decks871 decks
13%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
31%inclusion267 decks871 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion225 decks762 decks
26%synergy
Callous Oppressor
29%inclusion250 decks871 decks
28%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
28%inclusion245 decks871 decks
25%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion230 decks871 decks
24%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
26%inclusion225 decks861 decks
18%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
26%inclusion226 decks871 decks
20%synergy
Clone
23%inclusion201 decks871 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion193 decks871 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion178 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion162 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Fatespinner
15%inclusion132 decks871 decks
14%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion131 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Dominating Licid
14%inclusion119 decks871 decks
14%synergy
Stunt Double
13%inclusion117 decks871 decks
11%synergy
Master Thief
13%inclusion114 decks871 decks
13%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion107 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion104 decks871 decks
-13%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion102 decks871 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion94 decks871 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion93 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion90 decks861 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion90 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
10%inclusion89 decks871 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion89 decks871 decks
-1%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion83 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.4%inclusion82 decks871 decks
-5%synergy
Seasinger
9.3%inclusion81 decks871 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion65 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Cryptoplasm
9.1%inclusion79 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
9.0%inclusion78 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
9.0%inclusion78 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.0%inclusion78 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Body Double
8.8%inclusion77 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.8%inclusion77 decks871 decks
-6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.5%inclusion74 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
8.3%inclusion72 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.0%inclusion70 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
7.8%inclusion68 decks871 decks
3%synergy
Willbreaker
7.8%inclusion68 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
45%inclusion396 decks871 decks
19%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion370 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion358 decks871 decks
0%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion341 decks871 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion327 decks871 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion311 decks871 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion298 decks871 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
32%inclusion279 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion241 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion226 decks871 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion196 decks871 decks
-12%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion174 decks871 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion171 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion165 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion163 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Gather Specimens
19%inclusion163 decks871 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion138 decks871 decks
9%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion127 decks871 decks
14%synergy
Dominate
14%inclusion126 decks871 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion121 decks871 decks
-11%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion117 decks871 decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion115 decks871 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion107 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion107 decks871 decks
-14%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion101 decks871 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion97 decks861 decks
-11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion94 decks871 decks
-5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion93 decks871 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion92 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion89 decks871 decks
-8%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion83 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion83 decks871 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.5%inclusion74 decks871 decks
1%synergy
Fumble
8.5%inclusion74 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.2%inclusion63 decks871 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.2%inclusion63 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion62 decks871 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.9%inclusion60 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion59 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.5%inclusion57 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Twincast
6.2%inclusion54 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Dissipate
6.1%inclusion53 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
5.9%inclusion51 decks871 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.6%inclusion48 decks861 decks
-3%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.5%inclusion48 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
5.2%inclusion45 decks871 decks
-12%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.2%inclusion45 decks871 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
38%inclusion335 decks871 decks
37%synergy
Mass Manipulation
35%inclusion308 decks871 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion286 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
30%inclusion260 decks871 decks
29%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion184 decks871 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
21%inclusion179 decks871 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion171 decks871 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion160 decks871 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion159 decks871 decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion128 decks871 decks
-8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion122 decks871 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion101 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion95 decks871 decks
0%synergy
Sakashima's Will
10%inclusion83 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
8.7%inclusion76 decks871 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Out
8.6%inclusion75 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion62 decks871 decks
-4%synergy
Telemin Performance
6.9%inclusion60 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.2%inclusion54 decks871 decks
-6%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.2%inclusion54 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.9%inclusion51 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.7%inclusion50 decks871 decks
1%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion47 decks871 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
5.4%inclusion47 decks871 decks
0%synergy
Clone Legion
5.3%inclusion46 decks871 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
36%inclusion310 decks871 decks
32%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
31%inclusion268 decks871 decks
28%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion178 decks871 decks
3%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion168 decks871 decks
18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
19%inclusion162 decks871 decks
12%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion108 decks871 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion107 decks871 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
11%inclusion95 decks871 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.4%inclusion82 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
9.4%inclusion82 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
9.1%inclusion77 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion75 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
8.2%inclusion71 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.7%inclusion58 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion58 decks871 decks
-8%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.4%inclusion56 decks871 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.1%inclusion53 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
6.1%inclusion53 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.0%inclusion52 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
43%inclusion373 decks871 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
35%inclusion307 decks871 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion298 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Mind Control
32%inclusion276 decks871 decks
31%synergy
Mind's Dilation
24%inclusion208 decks871 decks
22%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
24%inclusion205 decks871 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
23%inclusion204 decks871 decks
14%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion189 decks871 decks
18%synergy
Steal Enchantment
22%inclusion189 decks871 decks
20%synergy
Kitnap
19%inclusion154 decks823 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion114 decks642 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion150 decks871 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion140 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion118 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion102 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion101 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Legacy's Allure
11%inclusion100 decks871 decks
11%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion91 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion83 decks871 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
9.3%inclusion81 decks871 decks
9%synergy
Annex
9.3%inclusion81 decks871 decks
9%synergy
Volition Reins
8.7%inclusion76 decks871 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.5%inclusion74 decks871 decks
8%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
8.4%inclusion73 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.2%inclusion71 decks871 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
7.9%inclusion69 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Take Possession
6.8%inclusion59 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.5%inclusion57 decks871 decks
3%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.9%inclusion51 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.7%inclusion50 decks871 decks
-12%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.5%inclusion48 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.4%inclusion47 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion156 decks871 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion459 decks871 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion441 decks871 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
51%inclusion441 decks871 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion358 decks871 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
38%inclusion335 decks871 decks
36%synergy
Detection Tower
27%inclusion233 decks871 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion216 decks871 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion176 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion158 decks871 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion155 decks871 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion151 decks871 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion100 decks871 decks
-4%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion98 decks871 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion97 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion91 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion86 decks871 decks
-7%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.2%inclusion80 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion80 decks871 decks
-6%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.3%inclusion72 decks871 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion69 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.8%inclusion68 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.2%inclusion63 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion38 decks567 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.5%inclusion56 decks855 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion50 decks871 decks
-13%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion781 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion560 decks871 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion410 decks871 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
44%inclusion381 decks871 decks
41%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion266 decks871 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion264 decks871 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
28%inclusion243 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion217 decks871 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion202 decks871 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion192 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion185 decks871 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion146 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion146 decks871 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion134 decks871 decks
12%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion126 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion38 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion84 decks871 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion70 decks871 decks
-6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.6%inclusion66 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.2%inclusion63 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion61 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion53 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.9%inclusion51 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion50 decks871 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion804 decks871 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion232 decks871 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion101 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion97 decks861 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion90 decks871 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion87 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion53 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion53 decks871 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion52 decks871 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.0%inclusion51 decks856 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion49 decks871 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.1%inclusion44 decks871 decks
-3%synergy
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