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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Bender's Waterskin
9.3%inclusion19 decks204 decks
2%synergy
North Pole Patrol
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.8%inclusion4 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
74%inclusion597 decks811 decks
73%synergy
Control Magic
67%inclusion546 decks811 decks
65%synergy
Bribery
64%inclusion518 decks811 decks
60%synergy
Blatant Thievery
62%inclusion501 decks811 decks
59%synergy
Agent of Treachery
62%inclusion504 decks811 decks
58%synergy
Desertion
55%inclusion444 decks811 decks
53%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
55%inclusion446 decks811 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
51%inclusion411 decks811 decks
49%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
51%inclusion415 decks811 decks
48%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
49%inclusion401 decks811 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion632 decks811 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion611 decks811 decks
18%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion496 decks811 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion473 decks811 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion446 decks811 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion440 decks811 decks
28%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion393 decks811 decks
46%synergy
Sower of Temptation
48%inclusion389 decks811 decks
45%synergy
Invoke the Winds
47%inclusion385 decks811 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion375 decks811 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion421 decks811 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion373 decks811 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion252 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion230 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion187 decks811 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion178 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion114 decks811 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion113 decks811 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion80 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion75 decks811 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
45%inclusion366 decks811 decks
42%synergy
Aura Thief
44%inclusion354 decks811 decks
43%synergy
Clever Impersonator
43%inclusion346 decks811 decks
37%synergy
Roil Elemental
41%inclusion331 decks811 decks
39%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
40%inclusion328 decks811 decks
40%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion319 decks811 decks
38%synergy
Mind Flayer
38%inclusion307 decks811 decks
36%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
36%inclusion295 decks811 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion275 decks811 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion267 decks811 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
32%inclusion257 decks811 decks
31%synergy
Callous Oppressor
30%inclusion245 decks811 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion183 decks609 decks
27%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
28%inclusion201 decks713 decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
27%inclusion217 decks811 decks
21%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
26%inclusion213 decks811 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion208 decks811 decks
23%synergy
Clone
24%inclusion192 decks811 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
23%inclusion186 decks811 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion169 decks811 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion158 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Fatespinner
16%inclusion126 decks811 decks
14%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion122 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion120 decks811 decks
15%synergy
Master Thief
15%inclusion119 decks811 decks
14%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion113 decks811 decks
12%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
14%inclusion92 decks669 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion98 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion94 decks811 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion92 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion91 decks811 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion80 decks713 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion90 decks811 decks
-14%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion88 decks811 decks
10%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
10%inclusion85 decks811 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion58 decks557 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion82 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion80 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion80 decks811 decks
-4%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion78 decks811 decks
-6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.2%inclusion75 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Seasinger
9.0%inclusion73 decks811 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
8.9%inclusion72 decks811 decks
-2%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.8%inclusion71 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
8.6%inclusion70 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.4%inclusion68 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.4%inclusion68 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Body Double
8.4%inclusion68 decks811 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.1%inclusion66 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
42%inclusion344 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion324 decks811 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion315 decks811 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion306 decks811 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion290 decks811 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion274 decks811 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
30%inclusion247 decks811 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion228 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion204 decks811 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion186 decks811 decks
-12%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion161 decks811 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion161 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Gather Specimens
19%inclusion155 decks811 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion150 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion149 decks811 decks
3%synergy
See Double
17%inclusion134 decks811 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion131 decks811 decks
9%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion118 decks811 decks
14%synergy
Dominate
14%inclusion117 decks811 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion116 decks811 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion109 decks811 decks
-14%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion104 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion100 decks811 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion82 decks713 decks
-10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion88 decks811 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion87 decks811 decks
-19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion86 decks811 decks
-5%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion78 decks811 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion78 decks811 decks
3%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion78 decks811 decks
2%synergy
Reins of Power
9.4%inclusion76 decks811 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
9.2%inclusion75 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Snap
9.0%inclusion73 decks811 decks
-9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.5%inclusion69 decks811 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.2%inclusion58 decks811 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.2%inclusion58 decks811 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.0%inclusion57 decks811 decks
7%synergy
Dissipate
6.7%inclusion54 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.4%inclusion52 decks811 decks
-4%synergy
Twincast
6.2%inclusion50 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.0%inclusion49 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.9%inclusion48 decks811 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion42 decks713 decks
-4%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.8%inclusion47 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
5.8%inclusion47 decks811 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion40 decks748 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
5.2%inclusion42 decks811 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
40%inclusion321 decks811 decks
38%synergy
Mass Manipulation
35%inclusion285 decks811 decks
33%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
31%inclusion255 decks811 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion254 decks811 decks
2%synergy
Expropriate
22%inclusion175 decks811 decks
18%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion165 decks811 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion161 decks811 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion145 decks811 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion144 decks811 decks
-6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion122 decks811 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion120 decks811 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion93 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima's Will
11%inclusion86 decks811 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion83 decks811 decks
-1%synergy
Wash Out
9.2%inclusion75 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Telemin Performance
8.0%inclusion65 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
7.6%inclusion62 decks811 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.6%inclusion62 decks811 decks
-4%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.5%inclusion53 decks811 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion51 decks811 decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.0%inclusion49 decks811 decks
-7%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
5.8%inclusion47 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.7%inclusion46 decks811 decks
-4%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion44 decks811 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.4%inclusion44 decks811 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
35%inclusion286 decks811 decks
32%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
30%inclusion242 decks811 decks
27%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
21%inclusion173 decks811 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion166 decks811 decks
2%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion150 decks811 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion108 decks811 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
12%inclusion94 decks811 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion92 decks811 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion81 decks811 decks
7%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion79 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion74 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
8.5%inclusion69 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.5%inclusion59 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.2%inclusion58 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
6.7%inclusion49 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.4%inclusion52 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.2%inclusion50 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion49 decks811 decks
-9%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.7%inclusion46 decks811 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
43%inclusion347 decks811 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
36%inclusion291 decks811 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion281 decks811 decks
7%synergy
Mind Control
32%inclusion263 decks811 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
26%inclusion209 decks811 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Dilation
25%inclusion199 decks811 decks
23%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion187 decks811 decks
21%synergy
Steal Enchantment
22%inclusion180 decks811 decks
21%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion172 decks811 decks
18%synergy
Kitnap
19%inclusion129 decks672 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion88 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion143 decks811 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion126 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion107 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
13%inclusion103 decks811 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion102 decks811 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion93 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion85 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion79 decks811 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
9.1%inclusion74 decks811 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.0%inclusion73 decks811 decks
9%synergy
Annex
8.9%inclusion72 decks811 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.9%inclusion72 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.8%inclusion71 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
8.3%inclusion67 decks811 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.1%inclusion66 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Take Possession
7.3%inclusion59 decks811 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.4%inclusion52 decks811 decks
3%synergy
Merrow Commerce
6.0%inclusion49 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.7%inclusion46 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.4%inclusion44 decks811 decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
19%inclusion152 decks811 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion439 decks811 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion412 decks811 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion409 decks811 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion344 decks811 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
39%inclusion314 decks811 decks
37%synergy
Detection Tower
28%inclusion231 decks811 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion202 decks811 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
21%inclusion174 decks811 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion150 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion148 decks811 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion148 decks811 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion96 decks811 decks
0%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion93 decks811 decks
-5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion88 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion88 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion76 decks811 decks
-7%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.1%inclusion74 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.0%inclusion73 decks811 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.9%inclusion72 decks811 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion71 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion60 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion59 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.8%inclusion48 decks706 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion26 decks404 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.2%inclusion42 decks811 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.2%inclusion42 decks811 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion732 decks811 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion510 decks811 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion376 decks811 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
45%inclusion362 decks811 decks
42%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion251 decks811 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion245 decks811 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion222 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion192 decks811 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion188 decks811 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion173 decks811 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion171 decks811 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
18%inclusion148 decks811 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion147 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion140 decks811 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion116 decks811 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion80 decks811 decks
0%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.5%inclusion69 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion65 decks811 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.5%inclusion61 decks811 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion57 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.3%inclusion51 decks811 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion49 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion46 decks811 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion749 decks811 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion223 decks811 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion82 decks713 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion93 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion82 decks811 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion78 decks811 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
5.8%inclusion47 decks811 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion44 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.4%inclusion38 decks707 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.3%inclusion43 decks811 decks
-3%synergy
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