Empress Galina (Commander) - Core

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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Banishing Betrayal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Procrastinate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Diary of Dreams
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Harmonized Trio
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Blatant Thievery
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Desertion
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Agent of Treachery
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Confiscate
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
28%synergy
High Tide
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Negate
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Bribery
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Sower of Temptation
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
Creatures
Mind Flayer
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Callous Oppressor
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Clone
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Memnarch
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Master Thief
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Aura Thief
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Burnished Hart
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Roil Elemental
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Clever Impersonator
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fatespinner
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Seasinger
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Body Double
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
North Pole Patrol
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Stunt Double
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sea Scryer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fog Bank
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Gather Specimens
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Aethersnatch
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Dominate
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
See Double
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Divert Disaster
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Divergent Equation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Unsummon
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Echoing Truth
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
Essence Capture
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Redirect
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Consider
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Dispel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fumble
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Form
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Acquire
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Entrancing Melody
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima's Will
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Telemin Performance
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Stolen Identity
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Clone Legion
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Inundate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Divination
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Wash Out
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Quasiduplicate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Shackles
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mind Control
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Treachery
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Kitnap
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Freed from the Real
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Legacy's Allure
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Volition Reins
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Steal Enchantment
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Annex
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Persuasion
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Take Possession
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Spirit Away
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dream Leash
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lay Claim
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Abduction
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Domestication
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Monastery Siege
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Enthralling Hold
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Meishin, the Mind Cage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Become the Pilot
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Puca's Mischief
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Equilibrium
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Surgery
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Tractor Beam
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Detection Tower
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Halimar Depths
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Coral Atoll
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Cataract
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Sky Diamond
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Lotus
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
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