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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Secret of Bloodbending
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
North Pole Patrol
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
63%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
58%synergy
Mind Control
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Invoke the Winds
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Clone
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Mind Flayer
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Negate
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
24%synergy
High Tide
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Blatant Thievery
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Desertion
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Master Thief
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Sower of Temptation
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Burnished Hart
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Callous Oppressor
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Agent of Treachery
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Clever Impersonator
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Body Double
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Seasinger
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Stunt Double
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Aura Thief
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Willbreaker
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Cryptoplasm
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Sea Scryer
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Roil Elemental
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
The Mindskinner
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mulldrifter
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Dominating Licid
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Frost
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Forensic Researcher
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Fatestitcher
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Kelpie Guide
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Soul Seizer
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Dominate
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Cancel
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Rewind
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Gather Specimens
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Dissipate
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-19%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Aetherspouts
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Aethersnatch
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-29%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Annul
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
See Double
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Exclude
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Disallow
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Ray of Command
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Unwind
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Snap
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Fumble
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Anticipate
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Into the Roil
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Get Out
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mass Manipulation
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Entrancing Melody
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Sakashima's Will
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Bribery
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-15%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Relm's Sketching
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Acquire
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Identity
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Divination
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Ideas
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Chart a Course
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Cultural Exchange
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Will of the Temur
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-18%synergy
Legerdemain
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Modify Memory
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Stolen Goods
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Concentrate
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sleep
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Confiscation Coup
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mindslaver
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mirror Box
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Kitnap
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Legacy's Allure
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
30%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Telepathy
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Steal Artifact
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Annex
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Dilation
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Persuasion
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Abduction
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Illusory Gains
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Domestication
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Dream Leash
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Spreading Seas
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Lay Claim
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Volition Reins
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Take Possession
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Removal
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-21%synergy
Witness Protection
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Spirit Away
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Deeproot Waters
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Betrayal
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Domineer
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mind Harness
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-31%synergy
Halimar Depths
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Coral Atoll
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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