Empress Galina (Commander) - Core

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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Control Magic
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Desertion
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Blatant Thievery
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Agent of Treachery
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Sower of Temptation
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
29%synergy
High Tide
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Bribery
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Invoke the Winds
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-26%synergy
Creatures
Mind Flayer
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Callous Oppressor
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Memnarch
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Master Thief
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Clone
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Aura Thief
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Burnished Hart
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Roil Elemental
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Clever Impersonator
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Seasinger
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Fatespinner
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Sea Scryer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Body Double
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Stunt Double
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
North Pole Patrol
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Harmonized Trio
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Rewind
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Gather Specimens
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Aethersnatch
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-26%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Dominate
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Spelljack
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Unwind
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Divert Disaster
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-25%synergy
See Double
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
Echoing Truth
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Divergent Equation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Essence Capture
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-24%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fumble
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Impulse
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Unsummon
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Acquire
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Entrancing Melody
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima's Will
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Telemin Performance
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Stolen Identity
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Flow of Ideas
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Procrastinate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Inundate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Divination
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Modify Memory
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Quasiduplicate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Shackles
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Diary of Dreams
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Mind Control
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
33%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Dilation
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Treachery
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Kitnap
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Legacy's Allure
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Volition Reins
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Steal Artifact
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Steal Enchantment
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Annex
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Take Possession
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Domestication
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Persuasion
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Away
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Siege
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Meishin, the Mind Cage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Become the Pilot
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Deeproot Waters
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Puca's Mischief
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Dream Leash
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lay Claim
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Equilibrium
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Abduction
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tractor Beam
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Detection Tower
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Coral Atoll
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Cataract
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
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