Empress Galina (Commander) - Core 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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Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Memnarch
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Dominating Licid
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Senator Peacock
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Captain of Umbar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Sphinx of Magosi
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Archmage of Runes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Agent of Treachery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sower of Temptation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Fatespinner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Willbreaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Roil Elemental
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Gilded Drake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Draining Whelk
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mind Flayer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Callous Oppressor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Academy Manufactor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Atemsis, All-Seeing
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Instants
Blue Sun's Zenith
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Desertion
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Diviner's Portent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Opportunity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Aetherspouts
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Reality Shift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Hornswoggle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Redirect
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Spelljack
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Overwhelming Intellect
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Spell Swindle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Reins of Power
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Depths of Desire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-17%synergy
Unwind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Enter the Infinite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Knowledge Exploitation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mass Manipulation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Bribery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Pirate's Prize
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Invoke the Winds
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Tidings
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hunted by The Family
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Blatant Thievery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Universal Surveillance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ravenform
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Flow of Ideas
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Acquire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rite of Replication
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Treasure Map
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Wand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Treasure Chest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Prying Blade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mirage Mirror
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Helm of Possession
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Gilded Pinions
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Proteus Staff
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Pirate Hat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Goldvein Pick
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Tempting Contract
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Bident of Thassa
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-7%synergy
Collector's Vault
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Mechanized Production
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Military Intelligence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mind Control
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Coastal Piracy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Treachery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Control Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Confiscate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Faerie Conclave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Maze of Ith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Coral Atoll
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Tolaria West
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Blighted Cataract
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Detection Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Field of Ruin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Decanter of Endless Water
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Thought Vessel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-15%synergy
Sky Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-35%synergy
Misleading Signpost
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Demolition Field
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
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