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
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Wild Unraveling
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Rimefire Torque
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
72%inclusion586 decks813 decks
72%synergy
Control Magic
67%inclusion545 decks813 decks
65%synergy
Bribery
64%inclusion521 decks813 decks
60%synergy
Blatant Thievery
62%inclusion503 decks813 decks
59%synergy
Agent of Treachery
61%inclusion498 decks813 decks
57%synergy
Desertion
54%inclusion439 decks813 decks
52%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
54%inclusion436 decks813 decks
50%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
51%inclusion416 decks813 decks
49%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
50%inclusion406 decks813 decks
48%synergy
Invoke the Winds
47%inclusion386 decks813 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
79%inclusion640 decks813 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion613 decks813 decks
17%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion492 decks813 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion474 decks813 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion443 decks813 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion442 decks813 decks
28%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
49%inclusion395 decks813 decks
45%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion390 decks813 decks
45%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion379 decks813 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion376 decks813 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion412 decks813 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion361 decks813 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion250 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion229 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion180 decks813 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion176 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion115 decks813 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion114 decks813 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.5%inclusion77 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
9.3%inclusion76 decks813 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
45%inclusion363 decks813 decks
41%synergy
Aura Thief
43%inclusion346 decks813 decks
42%synergy
Clever Impersonator
42%inclusion339 decks813 decks
36%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
41%inclusion334 decks813 decks
40%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion328 decks813 decks
39%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion320 decks813 decks
38%synergy
Mind Flayer
37%inclusion301 decks813 decks
36%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
36%inclusion293 decks813 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion279 decks813 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion270 decks813 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
31%inclusion254 decks813 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion194 decks654 decks
26%synergy
Callous Oppressor
29%inclusion237 decks813 decks
29%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
28%inclusion209 decks755 decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
26%inclusion215 decks813 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion210 decks813 decks
23%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
26%inclusion209 decks813 decks
23%synergy
Clone
23%inclusion191 decks813 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
23%inclusion183 decks813 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion171 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion150 decks813 decks
-4%synergy
Fatespinner
15%inclusion125 decks813 decks
14%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion118 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion118 decks813 decks
14%synergy
Master Thief
14%inclusion112 decks813 decks
14%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion110 decks813 decks
11%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion95 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion95 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion95 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion91 decks813 decks
-14%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion91 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion81 decks755 decks
8%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion86 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion84 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
10%inclusion84 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion83 decks813 decks
7%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
10%inclusion80 decks813 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion59 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.5%inclusion77 decks813 decks
-6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.3%inclusion76 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.1%inclusion74 decks813 decks
-5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
9.0%inclusion32 decks354 decks
7%synergy
Seasinger
8.9%inclusion72 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Body Double
8.7%inclusion71 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.7%inclusion71 decks813 decks
-2%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.5%inclusion69 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.5%inclusion69 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.2%inclusion67 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
8.1%inclusion66 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Wandering Archaic
7.7%inclusion63 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
44%inclusion354 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion331 decks813 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion317 decks813 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion307 decks813 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion293 decks813 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion272 decks813 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion249 decks813 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion227 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion203 decks813 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion180 decks813 decks
-12%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion163 decks813 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion161 decks813 decks
7%synergy
Gather Specimens
19%inclusion157 decks813 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion151 decks813 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion149 decks813 decks
6%synergy
See Double
16%inclusion130 decks813 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion127 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion120 decks813 decks
14%synergy
Dominate
15%inclusion118 decks813 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion117 decks813 decks
-11%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion102 decks813 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion101 decks813 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion100 decks813 decks
-15%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion93 decks813 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion86 decks755 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion90 decks813 decks
-19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion86 decks813 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion84 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion81 decks813 decks
-9%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion78 decks813 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion78 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Reins of Power
9.5%inclusion77 decks813 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
8.7%inclusion71 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.0%inclusion65 decks813 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.1%inclusion58 decks813 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion57 decks813 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.8%inclusion55 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Dispel
6.8%inclusion55 decks813 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.5%inclusion53 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Dissipate
6.3%inclusion51 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Twincast
6.2%inclusion50 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.0%inclusion49 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
5.9%inclusion48 decks813 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.8%inclusion47 decks813 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.7%inclusion43 decks755 decks
-4%synergy
Reenact the Crime
5.2%inclusion42 decks813 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.1%inclusion40 decks790 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
5.0%inclusion41 decks813 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
39%inclusion318 decks813 decks
38%synergy
Mass Manipulation
35%inclusion282 decks813 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion258 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
31%inclusion252 decks813 decks
30%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion171 decks813 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion164 decks813 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion159 decks813 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion147 decks813 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion143 decks813 decks
-6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion118 decks813 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion113 decks813 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion96 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion84 decks813 decks
-1%synergy
Sakashima's Will
10%inclusion81 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
9.5%inclusion77 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
7.9%inclusion64 decks813 decks
-14%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.5%inclusion61 decks813 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.5%inclusion61 decks813 decks
-4%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.4%inclusion52 decks813 decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.3%inclusion51 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.0%inclusion49 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.0%inclusion49 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
5.9%inclusion48 decks813 decks
0%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion44 decks813 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.3%inclusion43 decks813 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
35%inclusion281 decks813 decks
31%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
29%inclusion236 decks813 decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion163 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion161 decks813 decks
18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion148 decks813 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion106 decks813 decks
-5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion91 decks813 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
11%inclusion90 decks813 decks
11%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion80 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion79 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.7%inclusion71 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.5%inclusion63 decks738 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Box
8.5%inclusion69 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
6.7%inclusion52 decks773 decks
2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.5%inclusion53 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion52 decks813 decks
-9%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.4%inclusion52 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.4%inclusion52 decks813 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.9%inclusion48 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.2%inclusion42 decks813 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
43%inclusion346 decks813 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
36%inclusion292 decks813 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion282 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Mind Control
32%inclusion263 decks813 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion206 decks813 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Dilation
25%inclusion200 decks813 decks
23%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion185 decks813 decks
20%synergy
Steal Enchantment
22%inclusion175 decks813 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion169 decks813 decks
17%synergy
Kitnap
19%inclusion136 decks715 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion98 decks533 decks
11%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion142 decks813 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion130 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion109 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion97 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion96 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion96 decks813 decks
12%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion86 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion81 decks813 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
9.2%inclusion75 decks813 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.1%inclusion74 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Annex
8.9%inclusion72 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Volition Reins
8.9%inclusion72 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.6%inclusion70 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.5%inclusion69 decks813 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.1%inclusion66 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Take Possession
7.6%inclusion62 decks813 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.5%inclusion53 decks813 decks
3%synergy
Merrow Commerce
6.3%inclusion51 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.8%inclusion47 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.3%inclusion43 decks813 decks
-12%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.2%inclusion42 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion147 decks813 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion430 decks813 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion406 decks813 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion404 decks813 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion337 decks813 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
37%inclusion298 decks813 decks
35%synergy
Detection Tower
27%inclusion217 decks813 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion198 decks813 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
21%inclusion168 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion147 decks813 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion145 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion145 decks813 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion93 decks813 decks
0%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion92 decks813 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion86 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion84 decks813 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion77 decks813 decks
-7%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.1%inclusion74 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.9%inclusion72 decks813 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion68 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.1%inclusion66 decks813 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.4%inclusion60 decks813 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.3%inclusion59 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.8%inclusion51 decks748 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion31 decks455 decks
-2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.5%inclusion45 decks813 decks
-13%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.2%inclusion42 decks813 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion729 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion512 decks813 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion381 decks813 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
43%inclusion350 decks813 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion249 decks813 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion242 decks813 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion223 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion191 decks813 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion185 decks813 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion178 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion168 decks813 decks
9%synergy
Nyx Lotus
18%inclusion145 decks813 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion144 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion136 decks813 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion113 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion82 decks813 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.2%inclusion67 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion65 decks813 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.4%inclusion60 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.9%inclusion56 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.0%inclusion49 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion48 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion48 decks813 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion750 decks813 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion215 decks813 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion96 decks813 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion86 decks755 decks
-10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion84 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion79 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.2%inclusion50 decks813 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion48 decks813 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion48 decks813 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion42 decks749 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion45 decks813 decks
-2%synergy
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