Empress Galina (Commander) - Budget

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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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Wild Unraveling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rimekin Recluse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Omni-Changeling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Mind Control
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Clone
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Invoke the Winds
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Mind Flayer
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Blatant Thievery
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Negate
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
23%synergy
High Tide
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Mass Manipulation
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Master Thief
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Callous Oppressor
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Sower of Temptation
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Burnished Hart
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Seasinger
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Body Double
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Clever Impersonator
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Agent of Treachery
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Stunt Double
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Willbreaker
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Sea Scryer
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Aura Thief
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Cryptoplasm
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Merfolk Looter
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Stonybrook Angler
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Roil Elemental
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mulldrifter
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Soul Seizer
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Dominating Licid
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Desertion
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Cancel
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Dominate
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Gather Specimens
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Mana Leak
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Archmage's Charm
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Dissipate
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Aethersnatch
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-28%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-19%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Ray of Command
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Fumble
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
See Double
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Refute
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Dissolve
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Dismiss
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Exclude
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Uniform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Dream Fracture
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Snap
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Into the Roil
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Shore Up
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Bone to Ash
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Foil
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Tempted by the Oriq
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Entrancing Melody
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Sakashima's Will
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Bribery
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Identity
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Flow of Ideas
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Acquire
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Divination
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Legerdemain
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sleep
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Shackles
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Rimefire Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Winter Moon
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mindslaver
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Kitnap
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Legacy's Allure
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
31%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Steal Artifact
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Telepathy
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Annex
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Persuasion
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Abduction
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Domestication
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Dilation
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Melee
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Volition Reins
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Lay Claim
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Take Possession
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Waters
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Dream Leash
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mind Harness
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Removal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Illusory Gains
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Halimar Depths
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-33%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Coral Atoll
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Sky Diamond
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
-20%synergy
Patriar's Seal
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion81 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
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