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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Council of Reeds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Molecule Man
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
72%inclusion659 decks910 decks
72%synergy
Control Magic
65%inclusion595 decks910 decks
64%synergy
Bribery
65%inclusion590 decks910 decks
61%synergy
Blatant Thievery
61%inclusion555 decks910 decks
58%synergy
Agent of Treachery
60%inclusion543 decks910 decks
55%synergy
Desertion
54%inclusion492 decks910 decks
52%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
53%inclusion480 decks910 decks
49%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
50%inclusion453 decks910 decks
47%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
49%inclusion444 decks910 decks
47%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion435 decks910 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion713 decks910 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion690 decks910 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion546 decks910 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion526 decks910 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion509 decks910 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion498 decks910 decks
27%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
48%inclusion436 decks910 decks
45%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
47%inclusion429 decks910 decks
44%synergy
Sower of Temptation
46%inclusion423 decks910 decks
44%synergy
Invoke the Winds
46%inclusion423 decks910 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion448 decks910 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion387 decks910 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion269 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion241 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion198 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion196 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion128 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion120 decks910 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion92 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
9.5%inclusion86 decks910 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Aura Thief
42%inclusion379 decks910 decks
41%synergy
Clever Impersonator
41%inclusion376 decks910 decks
35%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
41%inclusion370 decks910 decks
40%synergy
Roil Elemental
39%inclusion356 decks910 decks
37%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion352 decks910 decks
37%synergy
Mind Flayer
35%inclusion323 decks910 decks
34%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
35%inclusion317 decks910 decks
35%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion309 decks910 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion303 decks910 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
30%inclusion272 decks910 decks
29%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion246 decks832 decks
26%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
29%inclusion268 decks910 decks
26%synergy
Callous Oppressor
28%inclusion254 decks910 decks
27%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
26%inclusion239 decks910 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion239 decks910 decks
24%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
26%inclusion237 decks910 decks
20%synergy
Clone
22%inclusion200 decks910 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion196 decks910 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion187 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion166 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion137 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Fatespinner
15%inclusion136 decks910 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion126 decks910 decks
12%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion117 decks889 decks
5%synergy
Dominating Licid
13%inclusion117 decks910 decks
13%synergy
Master Thief
12%inclusion112 decks910 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion111 decks910 decks
-12%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion102 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion100 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion97 decks910 decks
-0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion94 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion94 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion55 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion89 decks910 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
10%inclusion89 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion89 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion88 decks910 decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.3%inclusion85 decks910 decks
-5%synergy
Seasinger
8.8%inclusion80 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.8%inclusion80 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
8.6%inclusion78 decks910 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.5%inclusion66 decks781 decks
3%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
8.4%inclusion76 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.2%inclusion75 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.2%inclusion75 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.0%inclusion73 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.9%inclusion72 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Body Double
7.9%inclusion72 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
7.8%inclusion71 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Willbreaker
7.8%inclusion71 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
45%inclusion412 decks910 decks
19%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion383 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion374 decks910 decks
0%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion354 decks910 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion341 decks910 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion331 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion314 decks910 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
32%inclusion287 decks910 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion254 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion243 decks910 decks
-0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion206 decks910 decks
-12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion190 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion185 decks910 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion172 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion167 decks910 decks
6%synergy
Gather Specimens
18%inclusion167 decks910 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion147 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Aethersnatch
14%inclusion127 decks910 decks
13%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion124 decks910 decks
-11%synergy
Dominate
14%inclusion124 decks910 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion119 decks910 decks
-13%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion119 decks910 decks
1%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion115 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion109 decks910 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion107 decks910 decks
-11%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion103 decks910 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion101 decks910 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion101 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion98 decks910 decks
-8%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion93 decks910 decks
-1%synergy
Reins of Power
9.3%inclusion85 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion83 decks910 decks
-6%synergy
Fumble
8.6%inclusion78 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
7.9%inclusion72 decks910 decks
1%synergy
Spelljack
7.7%inclusion70 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.4%inclusion67 decks910 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.3%inclusion66 decks910 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion62 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.8%inclusion62 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion59 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Unwind
6.2%inclusion56 decks910 decks
-4%synergy
Twincast
6.0%inclusion55 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Dissipate
5.7%inclusion52 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.6%inclusion51 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.4%inclusion49 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
5.4%inclusion49 decks910 decks
-12%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.2%inclusion47 decks910 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.1%inclusion46 decks910 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
39%inclusion353 decks910 decks
38%synergy
Mass Manipulation
34%inclusion311 decks910 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion309 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
29%inclusion263 decks910 decks
28%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion190 decks910 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion183 decks910 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion178 decks910 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion167 decks910 decks
-5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
17%inclusion158 decks910 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion138 decks910 decks
-7%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion123 decks910 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion105 decks910 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion98 decks910 decks
-0%synergy
Sakashima's Will
9.2%inclusion84 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion83 decks910 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Out
8.7%inclusion79 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.0%inclusion64 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion62 decks910 decks
-4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.3%inclusion57 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.0%inclusion55 decks910 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.5%inclusion50 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.5%inclusion50 decks910 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.4%inclusion49 decks910 decks
-6%synergy
Flow State
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Clone Legion
5.3%inclusion48 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
5.3%inclusion48 decks910 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
36%inclusion326 decks910 decks
32%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
32%inclusion289 decks910 decks
29%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion195 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion165 decks910 decks
12%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion163 decks910 decks
16%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion113 decks910 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion111 decks910 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
10%inclusion94 decks910 decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
9.5%inclusion86 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
9.5%inclusion86 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.1%inclusion83 decks910 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.5%inclusion30 decks354 decks
0%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.4%inclusion76 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
8.1%inclusion74 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.5%inclusion59 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.5%inclusion59 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion57 decks910 decks
-8%synergy
Winter Moon
6.3%inclusion57 decks910 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.9%inclusion54 decks910 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.7%inclusion31 decks545 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.5%inclusion50 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
42%inclusion383 decks910 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion314 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Confiscate
35%inclusion314 decks910 decks
34%synergy
Mind Control
31%inclusion280 decks910 decks
30%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion223 decks910 decks
22%synergy
Mind's Dilation
24%inclusion218 decks910 decks
22%synergy
Steal Enchantment
23%inclusion208 decks910 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
23%inclusion206 decks910 decks
14%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion204 decks910 decks
19%synergy
Kitnap
18%inclusion160 decks892 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion125 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion153 decks910 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion143 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion127 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion108 decks910 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion107 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion107 decks910 decks
6%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion97 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
9.3%inclusion85 decks910 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
9.1%inclusion83 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Annex
8.8%inclusion80 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Volition Reins
8.5%inclusion77 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.4%inclusion76 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.2%inclusion75 decks910 decks
8%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
8.0%inclusion73 decks910 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.0%inclusion73 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Take Possession
6.8%inclusion62 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.6%inclusion60 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.5%inclusion28 decks431 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.8%inclusion53 decks910 decks
-12%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.3%inclusion48 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.2%inclusion47 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.2%inclusion47 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion160 decks910 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion485 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
51%inclusion462 decks910 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion460 decks910 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion371 decks910 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
38%inclusion347 decks910 decks
36%synergy
Detection Tower
26%inclusion239 decks910 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion238 decks910 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion181 decks910 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion162 decks910 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion159 decks910 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion149 decks910 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion110 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion108 decks910 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion98 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion93 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion88 decks910 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion84 decks910 decks
-6%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.7%inclusion79 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.9%inclusion72 decks910 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion69 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.6%inclusion69 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion45 decks639 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion63 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.3%inclusion57 decks910 decks
-5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.4%inclusion49 decks910 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion817 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion586 decks910 decks
-0%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion433 decks910 decks
-4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
44%inclusion399 decks910 decks
41%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion277 decks910 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion274 decks910 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion249 decks910 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion219 decks910 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion205 decks910 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion201 decks910 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion194 decks910 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion153 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion148 decks910 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion142 decks910 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion137 decks910 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion47 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion83 decks910 decks
0%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.9%inclusion72 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.8%inclusion71 decks910 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion70 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.4%inclusion67 decks910 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion55 decks910 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion54 decks910 decks
-10%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.7%inclusion52 decks910 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion836 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion232 decks910 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion107 decks910 decks
-11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion105 decks910 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion97 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion94 decks910 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion60 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion59 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion56 decks910 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion54 decks910 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.8%inclusion53 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.3%inclusion48 decks910 decks
-2%synergy
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