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
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Bribery
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Agent of Treachery
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Blatant Thievery
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Treachery
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Control Magic
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Clever Impersonator
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
34%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Sower of Temptation
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Invoke the Winds
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Roil Elemental
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Gilded Drake
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Mind Flayer
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Aura Thief
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Callous Oppressor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Fatespinner
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Dominating Licid
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Fatestitcher
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Stunt Double
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Willbreaker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Master Thief
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Starwinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Clone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Silver Myr
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Cryptoplasm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Archmage's Charm
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Desertion
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Reins of Power
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Commandeer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Stifle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Aethersnatch
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Dominate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Leak
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Fumble
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Gather Specimens
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%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
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Redirect
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Spelljack
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Intellect
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Will
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Spell Swindle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Acquire
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mass Manipulation
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Expropriate
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Replication
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Sakashima's Will
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Entrancing Melody
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Time Stretch
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Stolen Goods
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Show and Tell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Isochron Scepter
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mirage Mirror
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mindslaver
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Mirror Box
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Proteus Staff
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 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
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Pinions
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Back to Basics
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Confiscate
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mind Control
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Steal Artifact
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Steal Enchantment
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kitnap
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Telepathy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Annex
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Take Possession
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Followed Footsteps
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Exchange of Words
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ice Cave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Grafted Identity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Detection Tower
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Cataract
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorpool
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Skyline Cascade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dust Bowl
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Caged Sun
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Misleading Signpost
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Eye of Ramos
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Blossom
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
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