Empress Galina (Commander)

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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Omni-Changeling
3.1%inclusion3 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
2.1%inclusion2 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Wild Unraveling
2.0%inclusion2 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
72%inclusion590 decks820 decks
71%synergy
Control Magic
67%inclusion552 decks820 decks
65%synergy
Bribery
64%inclusion527 decks820 decks
60%synergy
Blatant Thievery
62%inclusion508 decks820 decks
59%synergy
Agent of Treachery
61%inclusion503 decks820 decks
57%synergy
Desertion
54%inclusion445 decks820 decks
52%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
54%inclusion442 decks820 decks
50%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
51%inclusion418 decks820 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
50%inclusion408 decks820 decks
48%synergy
Invoke the Winds
48%inclusion391 decks820 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion643 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion618 decks820 decks
17%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion495 decks820 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion479 decks820 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion446 decks820 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion445 decks820 decks
28%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
48%inclusion397 decks820 decks
45%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion392 decks820 decks
45%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion385 decks820 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion371 decks820 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion406 decks820 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion354 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion244 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion225 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion179 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion171 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion116 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion109 decks820 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion77 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
9.3%inclusion76 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
45%inclusion369 decks820 decks
42%synergy
Aura Thief
43%inclusion349 decks820 decks
42%synergy
Clever Impersonator
41%inclusion339 decks820 decks
35%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
41%inclusion336 decks820 decks
40%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion329 decks820 decks
38%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion322 decks820 decks
38%synergy
Mind Flayer
37%inclusion306 decks820 decks
36%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
36%inclusion296 decks820 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion282 decks820 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion268 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
31%inclusion257 decks820 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion204 decks676 decks
27%synergy
Callous Oppressor
29%inclusion238 decks820 decks
28%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
28%inclusion216 decks776 decks
19%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
26%inclusion216 decks820 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion210 decks820 decks
23%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
26%inclusion210 decks820 decks
19%synergy
Clone
24%inclusion196 decks820 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion182 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion173 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion155 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion121 decks820 decks
15%synergy
Fatespinner
15%inclusion120 decks820 decks
13%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion120 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Master Thief
14%inclusion115 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
14%inclusion100 decks734 decks
5%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion111 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion94 decks820 decks
-13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion94 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion92 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion92 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion87 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion86 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion81 decks776 decks
7%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
10%inclusion82 decks820 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion61 decks625 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion79 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion36 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion78 decks820 decks
-6%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
9.3%inclusion76 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.3%inclusion76 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
9.1%inclusion75 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Seasinger
9.0%inclusion74 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.9%inclusion73 decks820 decks
-6%synergy
Body Double
8.8%inclusion72 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.7%inclusion71 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.5%inclusion70 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.0%inclusion66 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
7.9%inclusion65 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Willbreaker
7.9%inclusion65 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
44%inclusion358 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion329 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion314 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion313 decks820 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion293 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion273 decks820 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion255 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion231 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion201 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion183 decks820 decks
-12%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion166 decks820 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion159 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Gather Specimens
19%inclusion157 decks820 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion150 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion146 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion127 decks820 decks
9%synergy
See Double
15%inclusion126 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion122 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Dominate
15%inclusion119 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion119 decks820 decks
-11%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion105 decks820 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion102 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion101 decks820 decks
-15%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion94 decks820 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion87 decks776 decks
-11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion91 decks820 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion88 decks820 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion84 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion82 decks820 decks
-9%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion81 decks820 decks
-6%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion79 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.3%inclusion76 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Fumble
9.0%inclusion74 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.9%inclusion65 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.2%inclusion59 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion57 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Dispel
6.7%inclusion55 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Dissipate
6.5%inclusion53 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.5%inclusion53 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.3%inclusion52 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Twincast
6.1%inclusion50 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
6.1%inclusion50 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.7%inclusion47 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.7%inclusion47 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.5%inclusion43 decks776 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
5.1%inclusion42 decks820 decks
-13%synergy
Reenact the Crime
5.0%inclusion41 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
39%inclusion317 decks820 decks
38%synergy
Mass Manipulation
35%inclusion289 decks820 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion261 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
31%inclusion252 decks820 decks
30%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
21%inclusion171 decks820 decks
20%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion169 decks820 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion160 decks820 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
19%inclusion152 decks820 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion146 decks820 decks
-6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion120 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion114 decks820 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion96 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion85 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Sakashima's Will
10%inclusion83 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
9.0%inclusion74 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
7.8%inclusion64 decks820 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion61 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.3%inclusion60 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.5%inclusion53 decks820 decks
-6%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.3%inclusion52 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.0%inclusion49 decks820 decks
1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.6%inclusion46 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
5.6%inclusion46 decks820 decks
0%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion44 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.2%inclusion43 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
35%inclusion284 decks820 decks
31%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
29%inclusion239 decks820 decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion164 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion161 decks820 decks
18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion150 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion106 decks820 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
11%inclusion91 decks820 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion89 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion79 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion78 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
9.2%inclusion70 decks759 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.9%inclusion73 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
8.3%inclusion68 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.8%inclusion56 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
6.7%inclusion53 decks794 decks
2%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion52 decks820 decks
-9%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.3%inclusion52 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.2%inclusion51 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.6%inclusion46 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.2%inclusion43 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
42%inclusion346 decks820 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
36%inclusion295 decks820 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion281 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Mind Control
33%inclusion267 decks820 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion204 decks820 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Dilation
24%inclusion199 decks820 decks
23%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion185 decks820 decks
20%synergy
Steal Enchantment
21%inclusion175 decks820 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion171 decks820 decks
17%synergy
Kitnap
19%inclusion143 decks737 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion101 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion144 decks820 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion136 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion110 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion99 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion97 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion95 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion85 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion79 decks820 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
9.4%inclusion77 decks820 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.3%inclusion76 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Annex
9.1%inclusion75 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.8%inclusion72 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
8.8%inclusion72 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.3%inclusion68 decks820 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.0%inclusion66 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Take Possession
7.3%inclusion60 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.3%inclusion19 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.5%inclusion53 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Merrow Commerce
6.1%inclusion50 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.6%inclusion46 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.2%inclusion43 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
5.2%inclusion43 decks820 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion151 decks820 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion432 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion406 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
49%inclusion405 decks820 decks
37%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion336 decks820 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
37%inclusion302 decks820 decks
35%synergy
Detection Tower
26%inclusion216 decks820 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion199 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion165 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion146 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion145 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion145 decks820 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion92 decks820 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion91 decks820 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion86 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion84 decks820 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion75 decks820 decks
-6%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.0%inclusion74 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion73 decks820 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion66 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.8%inclusion64 decks820 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.4%inclusion61 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.3%inclusion35 decks478 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.2%inclusion59 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.8%inclusion52 decks769 decks
-4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.4%inclusion44 decks820 decks
-13%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion42 decks820 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion735 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion519 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion387 decks820 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
43%inclusion352 decks820 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion249 decks820 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion242 decks820 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
28%inclusion226 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion197 decks820 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion189 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion179 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion170 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion145 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion141 decks820 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion136 decks820 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion112 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion82 decks820 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.4%inclusion69 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion66 decks820 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion60 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.2%inclusion59 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion50 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion48 decks820 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion47 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion756 decks820 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion215 decks820 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion96 decks820 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion87 decks776 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion86 decks820 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion80 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion51 decks820 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.0%inclusion49 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.8%inclusion45 decks770 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion47 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion45 decks820 decks
-2%synergy
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