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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Hydro-Channeler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
60%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Mind Control
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Clone
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Blatant Thievery
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Desertion
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Invoke the Winds
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
20%synergy
High Tide
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Mass Manipulation
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Mind Flayer
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Beguiler of Wills
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Master Thief
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Callous Oppressor
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Sower of Temptation
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Burnished Hart
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Seasinger
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Clever Impersonator
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Body Double
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Agent of Treachery
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Stunt Double
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Fog Bank
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Aura Thief
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Sea Scryer
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Willbreaker
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
North Pole Patrol
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Cryptoplasm
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Merfolk Looter
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Dominating Licid
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Mulldrifter
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Fatestitcher
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Frost
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Stonybrook Angler
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Cancel
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Dominate
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-14%synergy
Rewind
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Gather Specimens
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Mana Leak
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Archmage's Charm
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Dissipate
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-26%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
1%synergy
See Double
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Aethersnatch
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Dismiss
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Ray of Command
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Impulse
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Exclude
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Refute
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Dissolve
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Snap
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Into the Roil
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Unsummon
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mana Short
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Bone to Ash
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Turn Aside
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Foil
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Keep Watch
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Condescend
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Anticipate
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tempted by the Oriq
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Entrancing Melody
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Sakashima's Will
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Bribery
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Stolen Identity
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Flow of Ideas
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Acquire
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Clone Legion
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Divination
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Spelltwine
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sleep
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Concentrate
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Mindslaver
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Kitnap
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Legacy's Allure
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Telepathy
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Steal Artifact
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Annex
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
18%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Persuasion
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Abduction
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Steal Enchantment
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Followed Footsteps
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Domestication
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Volition Reins
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Waters
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Lay Claim
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Back to Basics
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard Class
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Coastal Piracy
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Dream Leash
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mind Harness
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Blossombind
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Halimar Depths
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Coral Atoll
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
-14%synergy
Sky Diamond
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
-24%synergy
Patriar's Seal
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion87 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
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