Empress Galina (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Utility Lands
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Clone
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Keiga, the Tide Star
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Turtle-Seals
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mocking Sprite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Merfolk Skyscout
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sea Scryer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Seasinger
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Body Double
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Wake Thrasher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Peregrine Drake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Haughty Djinn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Agent of Treachery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fatestitcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fear of Impostors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scroll Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
River Sneak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mirror Image
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Master Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merrow Levitator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Memnarch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Alluring Siren
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk Looter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rootwater Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Simic Fluxmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Gather Specimens
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Cancel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Refocus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Rewind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Convolute
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Dominate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Tide
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Defabricate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mana Leak
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Desertion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Tale's End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hubris
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wash Away
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fumble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Complicate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Access Denied
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Stubborn Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Turn Aside
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Essence Scatter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Keep Safe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nullify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dismiss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Insidious Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mindstatic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spell Rupture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ray of Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Deny Existence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Neutralize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lofty Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Unwind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Deny the Divine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Statute of Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Memory Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Bone to Ash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Sage's Dousing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aetherspouts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Dissipate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Relm's Sketching
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Telemin Performance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mass Manipulation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Invoke the Winds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Rite of Replication
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Blatant Thievery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Chart a Course
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sakashima's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mind Spring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sleep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
River's Rebuke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Exert Influence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spelltwine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stolen Identity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Misstep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hidden Strings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Govern the Guildless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Haunting Imitation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Open into Wonder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Time Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Flow of Ideas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Entrancing Melody
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Hunt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Commit // Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Index
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Switcheroo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Time Stretch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Spectral Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rimefire Torque
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Indomitable
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Door of Destinies
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Skull of Orm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Magewright's Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Navigation Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Control Magic
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Mind Control
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Annex
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Deeproot Waters
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Take Possession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Soul Barrier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Military Intelligence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
False Demise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind Over Matter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Followed Footsteps
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Merrow Commerce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Domineer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Steal Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fool's Demise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Legacy's Allure
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Steal Enchantment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Confiscate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
As Foretold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
One with the Multiverse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Away
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Curse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Tricks of the Trade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lay Claim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Grafted Identity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Halimar Depths
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-36%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Caged Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Spell Satchel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unknown Shores
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Command Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Vivid Creek
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Study Hall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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