Empress Galina (Commander) - Upgraded

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%inclusion38 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Blatant Thievery
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Desertion
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Bribery
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Invoke the Winds
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Agent of Treachery
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
34%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Archmage's Charm
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Sower of Temptation
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Aura Thief
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Clever Impersonator
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Clone
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Roil Elemental
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mind Flayer
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Callous Oppressor
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Spark Double
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Stunt Double
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Dominating Licid
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Seasinger
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Body Double
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Cryptoplasm
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Master Thief
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Trio
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Commandeer
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Gather Specimens
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Dominate
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Aethersnatch
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
See Double
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Fumble
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Domineering Will
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dissipate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ray of Command
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Unsummon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Void Shatter
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Turn Aside
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Time Stop
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Capsize
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Twincast
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mass Manipulation
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Acquire
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Rite of Replication
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Expropriate
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Telemin Performance
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Clone Legion
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Sakashima's Will
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Wash Out
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Helm of Possession
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Possession Engine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Box
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mindslaver
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Steal Enchantment
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Treachery
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Mind Control
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Legacy's Allure
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Omniscience
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Volition Reins
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Kitnap
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Annex
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Telepathy
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Back to Basics
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Take Possession
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Domestication
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Persuasion
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Merrow Commerce
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Crab Umbra
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Dream Leash
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lay Claim
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Copy Land
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Deeproot Waters
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Detection Tower
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Castle Vantress
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Halimar Depths
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Coral Atoll
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Remote Isle
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Tolaria West
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Skyline Cascade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
High Market
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Caged Sun
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
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