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Average Deck for Empress Galina - Optimized Control
Empress Galina
Rank #1,641
6decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Empress GalinaEmpress Galina
Creatures (20)
- 1Agent of TreacheryAgent of Treachery
- 1Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1Aura ThiefAura Thief
- 1Clever ImpersonatorClever Impersonator
- 1CloneClone
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1Dominating LicidDominating Licid
- 1Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 1Kira, Great Glass-SpinnerKira, Great Glass-Spinner
- 1Marvin, Murderous MimicMarvin, Murderous Mimic
- 1Mind FlayerMind Flayer
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Sakashima of a Thousand FacesSakashima of a Thousand Faces
- 1Sakashima the ImpostorSakashima the Impostor
- 1Sower of TemptationSower of Temptation
- 1Teferi, Mage of ZhalfirTeferi, Mage of Zhalfir
- 1Thada Adel, AcquisitorThada Adel, Acquisitor
- 1Thieving SkydiverThieving Skydiver
Instants (14)
- 1AetherizeAetherize
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1DisallowDisallow
- 1Dramatic ReversalDramatic Reversal
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1High TideHigh Tide
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
Sorceries (7)
- 1Blatant ThieveryBlatant Thievery
- 1Blue Sun's TwilightBlue Sun's Twilight
- 1BriberyBribery
- 1ExpropriateExpropriate
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Invoke the WindsInvoke the Winds
- 1PonderPonder
Artifacts (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Illusionist's BracersIllusionist's Bracers
- 1Isochron ScepterIsochron Scepter
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1Patriar's SealPatriar's Seal
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1Sceptre of Eternal GlorySceptre of Eternal Glory
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Throne of EldraineThrone of Eldraine
- 1Vedalken ShacklesVedalken Shackles
- 1Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (9)
- 1Control MagicControl Magic
- 1Corrupted ConscienceCorrupted Conscience
- 1Legacy's AllureLegacy's Allure
- 1Leyline of SingularityLeyline of Singularity
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Steal ArtifactSteal Artifact
- 1TreacheryTreachery
Lands (35)
- 1Arcane LighthouseArcane Lighthouse
- 1Detection TowerDetection Tower
- 28IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
Agent of Treachery
Agent of Treachery
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Aura Thief
Aura Thief
Clever Impersonator
Clever Impersonator
Clone
Clone
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Defiler of Dreams
Defiler of Dreams
Dominating Licid
Dominating Licid
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Mind Flayer
Mind Flayer
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima the Impostor
Sakashima the Impostor
Sower of Temptation
Sower of Temptation
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
Thieving Skydiver
Thieving Skydiver
Instants (14)
Aetherize
Aetherize
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Archmage's Charm
Archmage's Charm
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Disallow
Disallow
Dramatic Reversal
Dramatic Reversal
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Will
Force of Will
High Tide
High Tide
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Sorceries (7)
Blatant Thievery
Blatant Thievery
Blue Sun's Twilight
Blue Sun's Twilight
Bribery
Bribery
Expropriate
Expropriate
Fabricate
Fabricate
Invoke the Winds
Invoke the Winds
Ponder
Ponder
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Illusionist's Bracers
Illusionist's Bracers
Isochron Scepter
Isochron Scepter
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Patriar's Seal
Patriar's Seal
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Throne of Eldraine
Throne of Eldraine
Vedalken Shackles
Vedalken Shackles
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (9)
Control Magic
Control Magic
Corrupted Conscience
Corrupted Conscience
Legacy's Allure
Legacy's Allure
Leyline of Singularity
Leyline of Singularity
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Propaganda
Propaganda
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Steal Artifact
Steal Artifact
Treachery
Treachery
Lands (7)
Arcane Lighthouse
Arcane Lighthouse
Detection Tower
Detection Tower
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Basics (1)
Island
28 Island