Empress Galina (Commander) - Budget

Empress Galina
Rank #1,599
85decks
Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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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Echocasting Symposium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
62%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Mind Control
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Clone
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Invoke the Winds
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Blatant Thievery
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Desertion
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Aetherize
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Mass Manipulation
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Mind Flayer
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Master Thief
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Sower of Temptation
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Callous Oppressor
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Burnished Hart
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Clever Impersonator
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Seasinger
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Body Double
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Agent of Treachery
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Stunt Double
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sea Scryer
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
North Pole Patrol
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Aura Thief
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Cryptoplasm
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Merfolk Looter
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Fatestitcher
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Mulldrifter
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Wall of Frost
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Stonybrook Angler
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Cancel
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Rewind
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Dominate
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Gather Specimens
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Mana Leak
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Archmage's Charm
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Dissipate
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-27%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherspouts
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Annul
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
See Double
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Aethersnatch
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Ray of Command
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Dismiss
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Impulse
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Refute
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Reins of Power
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Exclude
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Dissolve
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Into the Roil
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Unsummon
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Snap
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Unwind
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Wild Unraveling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bone to Ash
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Mana Short
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Condescend
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Anticipate
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Shore Up
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Tempted by the Oriq
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Entrancing Melody
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Sakashima's Will
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Bribery
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Stolen Identity
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Acquire
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Flow of Ideas
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Divination
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Chart a Course
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Spelltwine
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Sleep
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Concentrate
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Kitnap
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Legacy's Allure
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Telepathy
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Steal Artifact
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Annex
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
20%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Persuasion
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Abduction
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Steal Enchantment
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-20%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Deeproot Waters
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blossombind
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard Class
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Domestication
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Lay Claim
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Volition Reins
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Coral Atoll
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
-22%synergy
Patriar's Seal
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Caged Sun
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy