Empress Galina (Commander)

Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Echocasting Symposium
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Flow State
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Divergent Equation
3.5%inclusion5 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Loki, Lord of Misrule
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
72%inclusion656 decks908 decks
72%synergy
Control Magic
66%inclusion597 decks908 decks
64%synergy
Bribery
65%inclusion590 decks908 decks
61%synergy
Blatant Thievery
61%inclusion555 decks908 decks
58%synergy
Agent of Treachery
60%inclusion545 decks908 decks
56%synergy
Desertion
54%inclusion490 decks908 decks
52%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
53%inclusion480 decks908 decks
49%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
50%inclusion455 decks908 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
49%inclusion445 decks908 decks
47%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion436 decks908 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion711 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion689 decks908 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion547 decks908 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion528 decks908 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion505 decks908 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion497 decks908 decks
27%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
48%inclusion438 decks908 decks
45%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
47%inclusion429 decks908 decks
44%synergy
Invoke the Winds
47%inclusion425 decks908 decks
45%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion424 decks908 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion448 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion386 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion268 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion239 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion197 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion197 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion127 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion120 decks908 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion91 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion85 decks908 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Aura Thief
42%inclusion380 decks908 decks
41%synergy
Clever Impersonator
42%inclusion377 decks908 decks
35%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
41%inclusion372 decks908 decks
40%synergy
Roil Elemental
39%inclusion357 decks908 decks
38%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion350 decks908 decks
37%synergy
Mind Flayer
36%inclusion324 decks908 decks
34%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
35%inclusion319 decks908 decks
35%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion310 decks908 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion302 decks908 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
30%inclusion274 decks908 decks
29%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion245 decks827 decks
26%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
29%inclusion267 decks908 decks
26%synergy
Callous Oppressor
28%inclusion256 decks908 decks
28%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
27%inclusion242 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
26%inclusion238 decks908 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion238 decks908 decks
24%synergy
Clone
22%inclusion202 decks908 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion197 decks908 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion187 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion166 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Fatespinner
15%inclusion137 decks908 decks
14%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion137 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion124 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion116 decks884 decks
5%synergy
Dominating Licid
13%inclusion117 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Master Thief
12%inclusion112 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion110 decks908 decks
-13%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion101 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion100 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion95 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion95 decks908 decks
-0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion93 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion54 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion90 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
10%inclusion88 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion88 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.5%inclusion86 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.4%inclusion85 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Seasinger
8.9%inclusion81 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.7%inclusion79 decks908 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.5%inclusion66 decks776 decks
3%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
8.5%inclusion77 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
8.5%inclusion77 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion75 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Body Double
8.1%inclusion74 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.1%inclusion74 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.1%inclusion74 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.9%inclusion72 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Willbreaker
7.9%inclusion72 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
7.8%inclusion71 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
45%inclusion409 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion384 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion376 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion355 decks908 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion341 decks908 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion330 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion313 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
32%inclusion287 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion253 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion241 decks908 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion205 decks908 decks
-12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion189 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion183 decks908 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion171 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Gather Specimens
19%inclusion168 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion167 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion148 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Aethersnatch
14%inclusion127 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Dominate
14%inclusion125 decks908 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion124 decks908 decks
-11%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion119 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion119 decks908 decks
-13%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion114 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion109 decks908 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion106 decks908 decks
-11%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion105 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion100 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion99 decks908 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion97 decks908 decks
-8%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion93 decks908 decks
-1%synergy
Reins of Power
9.4%inclusion85 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion83 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Fumble
8.6%inclusion78 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.0%inclusion73 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Spelljack
7.7%inclusion70 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.4%inclusion67 decks908 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
7.2%inclusion65 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion63 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion62 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.4%inclusion58 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Unwind
6.2%inclusion56 decks908 decks
-4%synergy
Twincast
6.1%inclusion55 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Dissipate
5.9%inclusion54 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.5%inclusion50 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
5.4%inclusion49 decks908 decks
-12%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.4%inclusion49 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.2%inclusion47 decks908 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.1%inclusion46 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
39%inclusion353 decks908 decks
38%synergy
Mass Manipulation
34%inclusion313 decks908 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion311 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
29%inclusion264 decks908 decks
28%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion191 decks908 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion184 decks908 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion178 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion168 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion159 decks908 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion138 decks908 decks
-7%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion123 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion105 decks908 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion99 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Sakashima's Will
9.4%inclusion85 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion83 decks908 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Out
8.6%inclusion78 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.0%inclusion64 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion62 decks908 decks
-4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.3%inclusion57 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.1%inclusion55 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.5%inclusion50 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion50 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion49 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
5.4%inclusion49 decks908 decks
-0%synergy
Clone Legion
5.1%inclusion46 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
36%inclusion326 decks908 decks
32%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
32%inclusion287 decks908 decks
29%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion192 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion165 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion163 decks908 decks
17%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion113 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion110 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
10%inclusion94 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion87 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
9.5%inclusion86 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.0%inclusion82 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
0%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion75 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
7.9%inclusion72 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.5%inclusion59 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.5%inclusion59 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion58 decks908 decks
-8%synergy
Winter Moon
6.3%inclusion57 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.9%inclusion54 decks908 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.8%inclusion31 decks539 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.5%inclusion50 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
42%inclusion384 decks908 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
35%inclusion314 decks908 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion313 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Mind Control
31%inclusion281 decks908 decks
30%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion224 decks908 decks
22%synergy
Mind's Dilation
24%inclusion218 decks908 decks
23%synergy
Steal Enchantment
23%inclusion207 decks908 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
23%inclusion206 decks908 decks
14%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion203 decks908 decks
19%synergy
Kitnap
18%inclusion160 decks887 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion124 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion153 decks908 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion142 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion126 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion108 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion108 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion107 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion97 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
9.4%inclusion85 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
9.1%inclusion83 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Annex
8.8%inclusion80 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.5%inclusion77 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
8.5%inclusion77 decks908 decks
8%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
8.1%inclusion74 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.1%inclusion74 decks908 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
8.0%inclusion73 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Take Possession
6.8%inclusion62 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.5%inclusion59 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.1%inclusion26 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
5.8%inclusion53 decks908 decks
-12%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.3%inclusion48 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.3%inclusion48 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.2%inclusion47 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion161 decks908 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion486 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
51%inclusion463 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion458 decks908 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion369 decks908 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
38%inclusion347 decks908 decks
36%synergy
Detection Tower
26%inclusion238 decks908 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion237 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion181 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion162 decks908 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion159 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion150 decks908 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion110 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion108 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion98 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion93 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion86 decks908 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion84 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.7%inclusion79 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.8%inclusion71 decks908 decks
-0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion69 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.6%inclusion69 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion45 decks633 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion63 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.3%inclusion57 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.4%inclusion49 decks908 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion815 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion584 decks908 decks
-0%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion431 decks908 decks
-4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
44%inclusion399 decks908 decks
42%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion277 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion274 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
28%inclusion250 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion219 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion204 decks908 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion199 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion194 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion153 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion147 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion142 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion137 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion47 decks446 decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion84 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.8%inclusion71 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.8%inclusion71 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.5%inclusion68 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.4%inclusion67 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion54 decks908 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion54 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.7%inclusion52 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion834 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion234 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion106 decks908 decks
-11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion105 decks908 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion96 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion95 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion59 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion58 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion56 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion54 decks908 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.7%inclusion52 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.2%inclusion47 decks908 decks
-2%synergy