Empress Galina (Commander) - Core Control

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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Cyclonic Rift
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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
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Beguiler of Wills
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31xlift
Agent of Treachery
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21xlift
Memnarch
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52xlift
Sower of Temptation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15xlift
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40xlift
Laboratory Maniac
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4.1xlift
Dominating Licid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
105xlift
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15xlift
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.0xlift
Senator Peacock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
131xlift
Captain of Umbar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
87xlift
Sphinx of Magosi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
52xlift
Gleaming Barrier
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131xlift
Archmage of Runes
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2.0xlift
Malevolent Hermit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
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Sphinx of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8.7xlift
Keiga, the Tide Star
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16xlift
Glen Elendra Archmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14xlift
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17xlift
Fatespinner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15xlift
Willbreaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.9xlift
Roil Elemental
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22xlift
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
37xlift
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.2xlift
Arcanis the Omnipotent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.2xlift
Draining Whelk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
44xlift
Mind Flayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22xlift
Ioreth of the Healing House
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12xlift
It That Betrays
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
52xlift
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.9xlift
Callous Oppressor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14xlift
Academy Manufactor
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87xlift
Thieving Skydiver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6.4xlift
Atemsis, All-Seeing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15xlift
Instants
Desertion
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22xlift
Muddle the Mixture
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5.1xlift
Negate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.6xlift
Blue Sun's Zenith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4.9xlift
Flow of Knowledge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
3.0xlift
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Diviner's Portent
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Frantic Search
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0.9xlift
Opportunity
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33xlift
Three Steps Ahead
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2.4xlift
Brainstorm
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0.9xlift
Aetherspouts
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1.9xlift
Reality Shift
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1.0xlift
Hornswoggle
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66xlift
Redirect
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10xlift
Spelljack
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20xlift
Cancel
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6.6xlift
Overwhelming Intellect
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24xlift
Spell Swindle
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10xlift
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.4xlift
Swan Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.3xlift
Reins of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.7xlift
Engulf the Shore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.4xlift
Arcane Denial
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1.0xlift
Pull from Tomorrow
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2.1xlift
Depths of Desire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
37xlift
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.7xlift
Unwind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.7xlift
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12xlift
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15xlift
Bribery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13xlift
Invoke the Winds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16xlift
Blatant Thievery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15xlift
Rite of Replication
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
6.0xlift
Enter the Infinite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.2xlift
Curse of the Swine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.8xlift
Knowledge Exploitation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
52xlift
Mass Manipulation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
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Pirate's Prize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
66xlift
Tidings
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37xlift
Hunted by The Family
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
37xlift
Expropriate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
37xlift
Inevitable Betrayal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16xlift
Universal Surveillance
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33xlift
Ravenform
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2.8xlift
Flow of Ideas
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5.5xlift
Subjugate the Hobbits
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Acquire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26xlift
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
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75xlift
Bident of Thassa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4.5xlift
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.3xlift
Vedalken Shackles
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15xlift
The Water Crystal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
9.1xlift
Treasure Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
37xlift
Lithoform Engine
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Matzalantli, the Great Door
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
66xlift
Illusionist's Bracers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19xlift
Glaring Spotlight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33xlift
Mirror Box
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19xlift
Mithril Coat
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Treasure Chest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
131xlift
Prying Blade
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66xlift
River Song's Diary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
87xlift
Mirage Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16xlift
Inspiring Statuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33xlift
Helm of Possession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
66xlift
The Key to the Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
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Gilded Pinions
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262xlift
Proteus Staff
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22xlift
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
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Whispersilk Cloak
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10xlift
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
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Pirate Hat
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131xlift
Rings of Brighthearth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29xlift
Goldvein Pick
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52xlift
Careening Mine Cart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
262xlift
Luxurious Locomotive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
131xlift
Swiftfoot Boots
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1.6xlift
Tempting Contract
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131xlift
Neurok Stealthsuit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29xlift
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.9xlift
Collector's Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29xlift
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
262xlift
Enchantments
Impostor Syndrome
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
75xlift
Reconnaissance Mission
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
6.4xlift
Teferi's Ageless Insight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4.2xlift
Coastal Piracy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
8.9xlift
Control Magic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17xlift
In Bolas's Clutches
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
66xlift
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.4xlift
Dissipation Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6.0xlift
Wizard Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.8xlift
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13xlift
Military Intelligence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20xlift
Mind Control
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19xlift
Omniscience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.8xlift
Curse of Unbinding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
37xlift
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.6xlift
Treachery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29xlift
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.9xlift
Court of Vantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26xlift
Leyline of Singularity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
131xlift
Corrupted Conscience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12xlift
Mind's Dilation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15xlift
Confiscate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24xlift
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
6.5xlift
Utility Lands
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
33xlift
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
12xlift
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Arcane Lighthouse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13xlift
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.2xlift
Hall of Storm Giants
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8.7xlift
Faerie Conclave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11xlift
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6.6xlift
Coral Atoll
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6.0xlift
Tolaria West
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.5xlift
Blighted Cataract
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20xlift
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.5xlift
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
131xlift
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.9xlift
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.7xlift
Detection Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15xlift
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.6xlift
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6.4xlift
Strip Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.3xlift
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.7xlift
Field of Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11xlift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0.9xlift
Decanter of Endless Water
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4.5xlift
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.4xlift
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.6xlift
Gauntlet of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.1xlift
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.3xlift
Throne of Eldraine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.1xlift
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19xlift
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
37xlift
Misleading Signpost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.3xlift
Lands
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.2xlift
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6.1xlift
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.5xlift
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.9xlift
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