Empress Galina (Commander) - Budget

Empress Galina
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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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Super Intelligence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
57%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
54%synergy
Mind Control
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Blatant Thievery
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Desertion
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Invoke the Winds
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Mass Manipulation
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
7%synergy
High Tide
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Clone
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Aetherize
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Mind Flayer
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Master Thief
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Callous Oppressor
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Sower of Temptation
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Seasinger
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Clever Impersonator
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Burnished Hart
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Agent of Treachery
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Body Double
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Stunt Double
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Sea Scryer
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Willbreaker
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Aura Thief
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Dominating Licid
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Cryptoplasm
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
North Pole Patrol
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Merfolk Looter
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Frost
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Stonybrook Angler
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Memnarch
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Soul Seizer
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Mulldrifter
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Cancel
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Leak
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Dominate
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Archmage's Charm
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Gather Specimens
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
-18%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Dissipate
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-18%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-29%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-15%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Ray of Command
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Aethersnatch
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Dismiss
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Dissolve
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Refute
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Domineering Will
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Keep Watch
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Exclude
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Snap
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Dream Fracture
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Shore Up
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Impulse
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Magic Damper
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Entrancing Melody
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Bribery
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Sakashima's Will
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Identity
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Wash Out
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Acquire
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Legerdemain
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Modify Memory
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Flow of Ideas
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Divination
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Grift
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Procrastinate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Chart a Course
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Drain Power
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
Spelltwine
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Switcheroo
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Sleep
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Concentrate
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Mindslaver
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Possession Engine
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Kitnap
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Telepathy
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Legacy's Allure
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Annex
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Steal Artifact
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Persuasion
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
7%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Mind's Dilation
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Steal Enchantment
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Domestication
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Volition Reins
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Dream Leash
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Abduction
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Take Possession
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-19%synergy
Lay Claim
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Domineer
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Immobilizing Ink
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Illusory Gains
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Enthralling Hold
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Infinite Reflection
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Piracy
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Betrayal
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Merseine
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Charisma
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Coral Atoll
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
-28%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
-28%synergy
Patriar's Seal
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
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