Empress Galina (Commander) - Control

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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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Leyline of Singularity
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Bribery
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Agent of Treachery
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Blatant Thievery
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Control Magic
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Treachery
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Clever Impersonator
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Roil Elemental
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
32%synergy
High Tide
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Invoke the Winds
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Mind Flayer
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Aura Thief
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Drake
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Callous Oppressor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Fatespinner
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Dominating Licid
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Fatestitcher
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Stunt Double
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Master Thief
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Starwinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Clone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Silver Myr
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Willbreaker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Cryptoplasm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Desertion
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Stifle
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Aethersnatch
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Dominate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Snap
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Leak
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Fumble
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
See Double
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Redirect
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Spelljack
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Intellect
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Will
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Spell Swindle
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Filter Out
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Acquire
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Mass Manipulation
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Rite of Replication
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Expropriate
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Entrancing Melody
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Sakashima's Will
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Time Stretch
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Stolen Goods
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Show and Tell
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mirage Mirror
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Mindslaver
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Proteus Staff
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Pinions
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Back to Basics
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Confiscate
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Mind Control
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Steal Artifact
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Steal Enchantment
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Kitnap
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dissipation Field
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Telepathy
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Legacy's Allure
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Annex
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Take Possession
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Followed Footsteps
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Exchange of Words
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ice Cave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Grafted Identity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Detection Tower
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Tolaria West
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Cataract
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorpool
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Skyline Cascade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Dust Bowl
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Misleading Signpost
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Eye of Ramos
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Blossom
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
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