Average Deck for Empress Galina - Expensive Control
Empress Galina
Rank #1,642
3decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Empress GalinaEmpress Galina
Creatures (19)
- 1Agent of TreacheryAgent of Treachery
- 1Arcanis the OmnipotentArcanis the Omnipotent
- 1Baral, Chief of ComplianceBaral, Chief of Compliance
- 1Clever ImpersonatorClever Impersonator
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1Dominating LicidDominating Licid
- 1Gilded DrakeGilded Drake
- 1Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage
- 1Jin-Gitaxias, Progress TyrantJin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
- 1Kira, Great Glass-SpinnerKira, Great Glass-Spinner
- 1MemnarchMemnarch
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Sakashima of a Thousand FacesSakashima of a Thousand Faces
- 1Sakashima the ImpostorSakashima the Impostor
- 1Sakashima's StudentSakashima's Student
- 1Snapcaster MageSnapcaster Mage
- 1Stunt DoubleStunt Double
- 1Thada Adel, AcquisitorThada Adel, Acquisitor
Instants (14)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1Blue Sun's ZenithBlue Sun's Zenith
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1High TideHigh Tide
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Pull from TomorrowPull from Tomorrow
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (8)
- 1Blatant ThieveryBlatant Thievery
- 1BriberyBribery
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1ExpropriateExpropriate
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Invoke the WindsInvoke the Winds
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1Wash OutWash Out
Artifacts (15)
- 1Aetherflux ReservoirAetherflux Reservoir
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Basalt MonolithBasalt Monolith
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Illusionist's BracersIllusionist's Bracers
- 1Isochron ScepterIsochron Scepter
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1Scroll RackScroll Rack
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
- 1Throne of EldraineThrone of Eldraine
Enchantments (9)
- 1Copy ArtifactCopy Artifact
- 1Imprisoned in the MoonImprisoned in the Moon
- 1Leyline of SingularityLeyline of Singularity
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Steal EnchantmentSteal Enchantment
- 1TreacheryTreachery
- 1Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tezzeret the SeekerTezzeret the Seeker
Lands (33)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arcane LighthouseArcane Lighthouse
- 1Castle VantressCastle Vantress
- 22IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Temple of the False GodTemple of the False God
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
Agent of Treachery
Agent of Treachery
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Clever Impersonator
Clever Impersonator
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Defiler of Dreams
Defiler of Dreams
Dominating Licid
Dominating Licid
Gilded Drake
Gilded Drake
Glen Elendra Archmage
Glen Elendra Archmage
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
Memnarch
Memnarch
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima's Student
Sakashima's Student
Sakashima the Impostor
Sakashima the Impostor
Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage
Stunt Double
Stunt Double
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
Instants (14)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Archmage's Charm
Archmage's Charm
Blue Sun's Zenith
Blue Sun's Zenith
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
High Tide
High Tide
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Pull from Tomorrow
Pull from Tomorrow
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (8)
Blatant Thievery
Blatant Thievery
Bribery
Bribery
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Expropriate
Expropriate
Fabricate
Fabricate
Invoke the Winds
Invoke the Winds
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Wash Out
Wash Out
Artifacts (15)
Aetherflux Reservoir
Aetherflux Reservoir
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Illusionist's Bracers
Illusionist's Bracers
Isochron Scepter
Isochron Scepter
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Scroll Rack
Scroll Rack
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Throne of Eldraine
Throne of Eldraine
Enchantments (9)
Copy Artifact
Copy Artifact
Imprisoned in the Moon
Imprisoned in the Moon
Leyline of Singularity
Leyline of Singularity
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Propaganda
Propaganda
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Steal Enchantment
Steal Enchantment
Treachery
Treachery
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Planeswalkers (1)
Tezzeret the Seeker
Tezzeret the Seeker
Lands (11)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arcane Lighthouse
Arcane Lighthouse
Castle Vantress
Castle Vantress
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Temple of the False God
Temple of the False God
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (1)
Island
22 Island