Average Deck for Empress Galina - Counterspells
Empress Galina
Rank #1,717
8decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Empress GalinaEmpress Galina
Creatures (20)
- 1Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1Arcanis the OmnipotentArcanis the Omnipotent
- 1ArchivistArchivist
- 1Azami, Lady of ScrollsAzami, Lady of Scrolls
- 1Beguiler of WillsBeguiler of Wills
- 1Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1GuileGuile
- 1Harbinger of the SeasHarbinger of the Seas
- 1Hullbreaker HorrorHullbreaker Horror
- 1Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 1Kitsune, Dragon's DaughterKitsune, Dragon's Daughter
- 1Marvin, Murderous MimicMarvin, Murderous Mimic
- 1MemnarchMemnarch
- 1Mind FlayerMind Flayer
- 1Roil ElementalRoil Elemental
- 1Sower of TemptationSower of Temptation
- 1SpellskiteSpellskite
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1Thassa, Deep-DwellingThassa, Deep-Dwelling
- 1True-Name NemesisTrue-Name Nemesis
Instants (16)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CancelCancel
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Dramatic ReversalDramatic Reversal
- 1FumbleFumble
- 1High TideHigh Tide
- 1Mana LeakMana Leak
- 1NegateNegate
- 1OptOpt
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1RewindRewind
- 1Sinister SabotageSinister Sabotage
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1SnapSnap
Sorceries (5)
- 1Bilbo's BurglaringBilbo's Burglaring
- 1BriberyBribery
- 1Echocasting SymposiumEchocasting Symposium
- 1Invoke the WindsInvoke the Winds
- 1PonderPonder
Artifacts (13)
- 1Caged SunCaged Sun
- 1Gilded LotusGilded Lotus
- 1Illusionist's BracersIllusionist's Bracers
- 1Insight EngineInsight Engine
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Nyx LotusNyx Lotus
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sonic ScrewdriverSonic Screwdriver
- 1Staff of Eden, Vault's KeyStaff of Eden, Vault's Key
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (9)
- 1Control MagicControl Magic
- 1Leyline of SingularityLeyline of Singularity
- 1Mind ControlMind Control
- 1Monastery SiegeMonastery Siege
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
- 1Shadow of the Second SunShadow of the Second Sun
- 1TelepathyTelepathy
- 1TreacheryTreachery
- 1Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
Lands (36)
- 1Arcane LighthouseArcane Lighthouse
- 1Detection TowerDetection Tower
- 30IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1RivendellRivendell
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Archivist
Archivist
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Beguiler of Wills
Beguiler of Wills
Defiler of Dreams
Defiler of Dreams
Guile
Guile
Harbinger of the Seas
Harbinger of the Seas
Hullbreaker Horror
Hullbreaker Horror
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Memnarch
Memnarch
Mind Flayer
Mind Flayer
Roil Elemental
Roil Elemental
Sower of Temptation
Sower of Temptation
Spellskite
Spellskite
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
True-Name Nemesis
True-Name Nemesis
Instants (16)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Archmage's Charm
Archmage's Charm
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Cancel
Cancel
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dramatic Reversal
Dramatic Reversal
Fumble
Fumble
High Tide
High Tide
Mana Leak
Mana Leak
Negate
Negate
Opt
Opt
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Rewind
Rewind
Sinister Sabotage
Sinister Sabotage
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Snap
Snap
Sorceries (5)
Bilbo's Burglaring
Bilbo's Burglaring
Bribery
Bribery
Echocasting Symposium
Echocasting Symposium
Invoke the Winds
Invoke the Winds
Ponder
Ponder
Artifacts (13)
Caged Sun
Caged Sun
Gilded Lotus
Gilded Lotus
Illusionist's Bracers
Illusionist's Bracers
Insight Engine
Insight Engine
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Nyx Lotus
Nyx Lotus
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sonic Screwdriver
Sonic Screwdriver
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (9)
Control Magic
Control Magic
Leyline of Singularity
Leyline of Singularity
Mind Control
Mind Control
Monastery Siege
Monastery Siege
Propaganda
Propaganda
Shadow of the Second Sun
Shadow of the Second Sun
Telepathy
Telepathy
Treachery
Treachery
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Lands (6)
Arcane Lighthouse
Arcane Lighthouse
Detection Tower
Detection Tower
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rivendell
Rivendell
Basics (1)
Island
30 Island