Empress Galina (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Back to Top
Leyline of Singularity
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
79%synergy
Bribery
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Control Magic
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Agent of Treachery
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Treachery
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Invoke the Winds
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Blatant Thievery
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
18%synergy
High Tide
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Roil Elemental
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Sower of Temptation
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Aura Thief
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Clever Impersonator
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Spark Double
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Mind Flayer
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Clone
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Kelpie Guide
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Fatestitcher
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Callous Oppressor
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Dominating Licid
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Cryptoplasm
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Omni-Changeling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Archmage's Charm
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Desertion
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Tale's End
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-20%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Dominate
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-19%synergy
Spelljack
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Submerge
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Aura Graft
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
See Double
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Displace
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Swindle
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Acquire
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Replication
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Expropriate
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Entrancing Melody
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Clone Legion
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Plea for Power
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Temporal Trespass
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Reshape
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Magewright's Stone
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Box
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Mindslaver
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Corrupted Conscience
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Freed from the Real
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Back to Basics
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Confiscate
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Mind Control
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Steal Artifact
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Steal Enchantment
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Legacy's Allure
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Kitnap
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Volition Reins
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Power Artifact
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Stasis
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Take Possession
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Land Equilibrium
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Dream Leash
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Public Enemy
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Coral Atoll
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
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