Empress Galina (Commander) - Control

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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Bilbo's Burglaring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Bribery
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Agent of Treachery
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Control Magic
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Blatant Thievery
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Treachery
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Invoke the Winds
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Roil Elemental
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Sower of Temptation
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Clever Impersonator
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Aura Thief
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Memnarch
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Mind Flayer
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Spark Double
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Fatespinner
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Callous Oppressor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Council of Reeds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Stunt Double
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Fatestitcher
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Dominating Licid
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Clone
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Master Thief
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Willbreaker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Kelpie Guide
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Omni-Changeling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Desertion
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Archmage's Charm
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Dominate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fumble
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
See Double
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Stifle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Annul
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Divergent Equation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Aethersnatch
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Spelljack
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Insidious Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Spell Swindle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Gather Specimens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Acquire
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Mass Manipulation
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Expropriate
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Replication
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Identity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Flow State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tidings
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Goods
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Shackles
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Box
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of Possession
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Wand
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Manifold Key
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Pinions
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Corrupted Conscience
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Mind Control
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Confiscate
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Back to Basics
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Steal Enchantment
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mind's Dilation
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Legacy's Allure
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kitnap
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Steal Artifact
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Take Possession
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Wizard Class
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Persuasion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Volition Reins
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lay Claim
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Grafted Identity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Cataract
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Dust Bowl
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Gilded Lotus
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
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