Average Deck for Empress Galina - Counterspells
Empress Galina
Rank #1,723
6decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Empress GalinaEmpress Galina
Creatures (21)
- 1Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1Arcanis the OmnipotentArcanis the Omnipotent
- 1ArchivistArchivist
- 1Aura ThiefAura Thief
- 1Beguiler of WillsBeguiler of Wills
- 1Clever ImpersonatorClever Impersonator
- 1Disruptive StudentDisruptive Student
- 1Ertai, Wizard AdeptErtai, Wizard Adept
- 1Galecaster ColossusGalecaster Colossus
- 1Gilded DrakeGilded Drake
- 1GuileGuile
- 1Harbinger of the SeasHarbinger of the Seas
- 1Hullbreaker HorrorHullbreaker Horror
- 1Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 1Marvin, Murderous MimicMarvin, Murderous Mimic
- 1Mind FlayerMind Flayer
- 1Roil ElementalRoil Elemental
- 1Sower of TemptationSower of Temptation
- 1SpellskiteSpellskite
- 1Thieving SkydiverThieving Skydiver
- 1WillbreakerWillbreaker
Instants (15)
- 1Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CancelCancel
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Flow of KnowledgeFlow of Knowledge
- 1FumbleFumble
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mana LeakMana Leak
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Remove SoulRemove Soul
- 1RewindRewind
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1SnapSnap
Sorceries (5)
- 1Blatant ThieveryBlatant Thievery
- 1Blue Sun's TwilightBlue Sun's Twilight
- 1BriberyBribery
- 1Invoke the WindsInvoke the Winds
- 1Time WarpTime Warp
Artifacts (14)
- 1Caged SunCaged Sun
- 1Gauntlet of PowerGauntlet of Power
- 1Gilded LotusGilded Lotus
- 1God-Pharaoh's StatueGod-Pharaoh's Statue
- 1Illusionist's BracersIllusionist's Bracers
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Nyx LotusNyx Lotus
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Rings of BrighthearthRings of Brighthearth
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of Eden, Vault's KeyStaff of Eden, Vault's Key
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (9)
- 1Control MagicControl Magic
- 1Dissipation FieldDissipation Field
- 1Leyline of SingularityLeyline of Singularity
- 1Meishin, the Mind CageMeishin, the Mind Cage
- 1Mind ControlMind Control
- 1Monastery SiegeMonastery Siege
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
- 1TreacheryTreachery
- 1Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
Lands (35)
- 1Arcane LighthouseArcane Lighthouse
- 1Detection TowerDetection Tower
- 16IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1RivendellRivendell
- 12Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1Temple of the False GodTemple of the False God
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Archivist
Archivist
Aura Thief
Aura Thief
Beguiler of Wills
Beguiler of Wills
Clever Impersonator
Clever Impersonator
Disruptive Student
Disruptive Student
Ertai, Wizard Adept
Ertai, Wizard Adept
Galecaster Colossus
Galecaster Colossus
Gilded Drake
Gilded Drake
Guile
Guile
Harbinger of the Seas
Harbinger of the Seas
Hullbreaker Horror
Hullbreaker Horror
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Mind Flayer
Mind Flayer
Roil Elemental
Roil Elemental
Sower of Temptation
Sower of Temptation
Spellskite
Spellskite
Thieving Skydiver
Thieving Skydiver
Willbreaker
Willbreaker
Instants (15)
Archmage's Charm
Archmage's Charm
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Cancel
Cancel
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dispel
Dispel
Flow of Knowledge
Flow of Knowledge
Fumble
Fumble
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mana Leak
Mana Leak
Negate
Negate
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Remove Soul
Remove Soul
Rewind
Rewind
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Snap
Snap
Sorceries (5)
Blatant Thievery
Blatant Thievery
Blue Sun's Twilight
Blue Sun's Twilight
Bribery
Bribery
Invoke the Winds
Invoke the Winds
Time Warp
Time Warp
Artifacts (14)
Caged Sun
Caged Sun
Gauntlet of Power
Gauntlet of Power
Gilded Lotus
Gilded Lotus
God-Pharaoh's Statue
God-Pharaoh's Statue
Illusionist's Bracers
Illusionist's Bracers
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Nyx Lotus
Nyx Lotus
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Rings of Brighthearth
Rings of Brighthearth
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
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
Dissipation Field
Dissipation Field
Leyline of Singularity
Leyline of Singularity
Meishin, the Mind Cage
Meishin, the Mind Cage
Mind Control
Mind Control
Monastery Siege
Monastery Siege
Propaganda
Propaganda
Treachery
Treachery
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Lands (7)
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
Temple of the False God
Temple of the False God
Basics (2)
Island
16 Island
Snow-Covered Island
12 Snow-Covered Island