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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Omni-Changeling
4.8%inclusion4 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Wild Unraveling
2.4%inclusion2 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
72%inclusion589 decks817 decks
72%synergy
Control Magic
67%inclusion549 decks817 decks
65%synergy
Bribery
65%inclusion527 decks817 decks
61%synergy
Blatant Thievery
62%inclusion505 decks817 decks
59%synergy
Agent of Treachery
61%inclusion499 decks817 decks
57%synergy
Desertion
54%inclusion440 decks817 decks
52%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
53%inclusion437 decks817 decks
49%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
51%inclusion419 decks817 decks
49%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
50%inclusion407 decks817 decks
48%synergy
Invoke the Winds
48%inclusion389 decks817 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
79%inclusion645 decks817 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion618 decks817 decks
17%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion495 decks817 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion478 decks817 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion446 decks817 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion444 decks817 decks
28%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
48%inclusion395 decks817 decks
45%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion393 decks817 decks
45%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion384 decks817 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion374 decks817 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion410 decks817 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion358 decks817 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion247 decks817 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion227 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion180 decks817 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion177 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion114 decks817 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion112 decks817 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion77 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
9.3%inclusion76 decks817 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
45%inclusion367 decks817 decks
42%synergy
Aura Thief
43%inclusion351 decks817 decks
42%synergy
Clever Impersonator
42%inclusion341 decks817 decks
36%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
41%inclusion336 decks817 decks
40%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion330 decks817 decks
39%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion320 decks817 decks
37%synergy
Mind Flayer
37%inclusion303 decks817 decks
36%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
36%inclusion296 decks817 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion279 decks817 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion268 decks817 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
31%inclusion256 decks817 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion200 decks665 decks
27%synergy
Callous Oppressor
29%inclusion239 decks817 decks
29%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
28%inclusion213 decks765 decks
19%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
26%inclusion215 decks817 decks
23%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
26%inclusion212 decks817 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion211 decks817 decks
23%synergy
Clone
24%inclusion194 decks817 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion182 decks817 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion173 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion154 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Fatespinner
15%inclusion125 decks817 decks
14%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion122 decks817 decks
15%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion119 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Master Thief
14%inclusion113 decks817 decks
14%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
14%inclusion98 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Stunt Double
13%inclusion110 decks817 decks
11%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion96 decks817 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion93 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion93 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion92 decks817 decks
-14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion81 decks765 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion86 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
10%inclusion84 decks817 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
10%inclusion84 decks817 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion83 decks817 decks
7%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
10%inclusion80 decks817 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion60 decks614 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion78 decks817 decks
-6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.2%inclusion75 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.1%inclusion74 decks817 decks
-5%synergy
Spellskite
9.1%inclusion74 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
Seasinger
8.9%inclusion73 decks817 decks
9%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Body Double
8.7%inclusion71 decks817 decks
7%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.4%inclusion69 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.3%inclusion68 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.2%inclusion67 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
8.1%inclusion66 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Willbreaker
7.7%inclusion63 decks817 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
44%inclusion357 decks817 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion330 decks817 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion319 decks817 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion309 decks817 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion293 decks817 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion273 decks817 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion251 decks817 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion228 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion203 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion180 decks817 decks
-12%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion164 decks817 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion158 decks817 decks
7%synergy
Gather Specimens
19%inclusion158 decks817 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion149 decks817 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion149 decks817 decks
6%synergy
See Double
16%inclusion128 decks817 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion128 decks817 decks
9%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion120 decks817 decks
14%synergy
Dominate
14%inclusion118 decks817 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion117 decks817 decks
-11%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion104 decks817 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion103 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion100 decks817 decks
-15%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion93 decks817 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion87 decks765 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion92 decks817 decks
-19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion86 decks817 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion85 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion79 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion79 decks817 decks
-6%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion79 decks817 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.3%inclusion76 decks817 decks
2%synergy
Fumble
8.7%inclusion71 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.0%inclusion65 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.1%inclusion58 decks817 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion57 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
Dispel
6.7%inclusion55 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.5%inclusion53 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion53 decks817 decks
-4%synergy
Dissipate
6.2%inclusion51 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
6.1%inclusion50 decks817 decks
-4%synergy
Twincast
6.1%inclusion50 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.8%inclusion47 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.8%inclusion47 decks817 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.6%inclusion43 decks765 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
5.3%inclusion43 decks817 decks
-13%synergy
Reenact the Crime
5.1%inclusion42 decks817 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.0%inclusion40 decks800 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
39%inclusion318 decks817 decks
38%synergy
Mass Manipulation
35%inclusion287 decks817 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion259 decks817 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
31%inclusion251 decks817 decks
29%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion170 decks817 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
21%inclusion168 decks817 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
19%inclusion158 decks817 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion148 decks817 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion144 decks817 decks
-6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion119 decks817 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion112 decks817 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion97 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion83 decks817 decks
-1%synergy
Sakashima's Will
10%inclusion82 decks817 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
9.3%inclusion76 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
7.8%inclusion64 decks817 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.5%inclusion61 decks817 decks
-4%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.3%inclusion60 decks817 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.4%inclusion52 decks817 decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.2%inclusion51 decks817 decks
2%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.1%inclusion50 decks817 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
5.9%inclusion48 decks817 decks
0%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.9%inclusion48 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion44 decks817 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.1%inclusion42 decks817 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
35%inclusion284 decks817 decks
31%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
29%inclusion236 decks817 decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion165 decks817 decks
3%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion161 decks817 decks
18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion148 decks817 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion107 decks817 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
11%inclusion93 decks817 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion92 decks817 decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion79 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion79 decks817 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
9.0%inclusion67 decks748 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.7%inclusion71 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
8.2%inclusion67 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Winter Moon
6.8%inclusion53 decks783 decks
2%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.4%inclusion52 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.4%inclusion52 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.2%inclusion51 decks817 decks
-9%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.2%inclusion51 decks817 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.2%inclusion23 decks369 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.9%inclusion48 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.3%inclusion43 decks817 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
42%inclusion347 decks817 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
36%inclusion295 decks817 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion280 decks817 decks
7%synergy
Mind Control
32%inclusion264 decks817 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion206 decks817 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Dilation
24%inclusion197 decks817 decks
23%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion186 decks817 decks
20%synergy
Steal Enchantment
22%inclusion176 decks817 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion168 decks817 decks
17%synergy
Kitnap
19%inclusion140 decks726 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion100 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion142 decks817 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion131 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion110 decks817 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion98 decks817 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion96 decks817 decks
6%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion95 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion85 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion81 decks817 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
9.3%inclusion76 decks817 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.2%inclusion75 decks817 decks
9%synergy
Annex
8.9%inclusion73 decks817 decks
9%synergy
Volition Reins
8.8%inclusion72 decks817 decks
9%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.6%inclusion70 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.4%inclusion69 decks817 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.1%inclusion66 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Take Possession
7.5%inclusion61 decks817 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.5%inclusion53 decks817 decks
3%synergy
Merrow Commerce
6.2%inclusion51 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.6%inclusion46 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.3%inclusion43 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
5.1%inclusion42 decks817 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion147 decks817 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion430 decks817 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion407 decks817 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
49%inclusion404 decks817 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion336 decks817 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
36%inclusion298 decks817 decks
34%synergy
Detection Tower
26%inclusion216 decks817 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion196 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion163 decks817 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion147 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion146 decks817 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion143 decks817 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion91 decks817 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion91 decks817 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion86 decks817 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion84 decks817 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.3%inclusion76 decks817 decks
-7%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.1%inclusion74 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion72 decks817 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion67 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.1%inclusion66 decks817 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion60 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.2%inclusion59 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion33 decks466 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.7%inclusion51 decks758 decks
-4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.5%inclusion45 decks817 decks
-13%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion42 decks817 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion733 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion514 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion384 decks817 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
43%inclusion352 decks817 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion250 decks817 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion241 decks817 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
28%inclusion225 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion193 decks817 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion187 decks817 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion179 decks817 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion169 decks817 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion145 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
18%inclusion144 decks817 decks
14%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion137 decks817 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion114 decks817 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion84 decks817 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.2%inclusion67 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion65 decks817 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion60 decks817 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.9%inclusion56 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion50 decks817 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion48 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion48 decks817 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion755 decks817 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion216 decks817 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion97 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion87 decks765 decks
-10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion86 decks817 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion78 decks817 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion50 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion50 decks817 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion48 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.7%inclusion43 decks759 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion45 decks817 decks
-2%synergy
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