Empress Galina (Commander) - Merfolk

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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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Merrow Reejerey
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Merrow Commerce
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Deeproot Waters
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Kindred Discovery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Seasinger
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Cursecatcher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Merfolk Skyscout
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Merfolk Wayfinder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Reef Shaman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Seahunter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Vodalian Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tidal Warrior
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Tidal Courier
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mist Dancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Stonybrook Angler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Merfolk Observer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Whirlpool Rider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Darting Merfolk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
River Sneak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Forensic Researcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tide Shaper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Shaper Apprentice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sea Scryer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tidebinder Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
River Herald Scout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Master of Waves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Thaumaturgist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drowner Initiate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Razorfin Abolisher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Surgespanner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Augury Owl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Wavewatch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agent of Treachery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Negate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Hithlain Knots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Reflection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
High Tide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Steel Sabotage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Memory Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Word of Undoing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Precognitive Perception
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blustersquall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Council's Deliberation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cyber Conversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Intervene
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Turn Aside
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Short
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reset
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Stop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Redirect
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Disrupt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twiddle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Capsize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
No Escape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Clairvoyance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Peek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Tale's End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Aquitect's Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Serum Visions
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Bribery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Crashing Tide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blatant Thievery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Speculation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Distant Melody
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Energy Tap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Relearn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sorcerous Sight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Devastation Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Invoke the Winds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hunted by The Family
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sea God's Revenge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rise of Eagles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sleep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grasping Current
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ugin's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Multiple Choice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Trespass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
River's Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Whelming Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Coat of Arms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Door of Destinies
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Incubator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Short Bow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spidersilk Net
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Kraken's Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Planar Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Ball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Azor's Gateway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Shard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planar Portal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Reflections of Littjara
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Equilibrium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Control Magic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Illusory Gains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Cunning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Soul Barrier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forced Fruition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soothsaying
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Steal Enchantment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind Control
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infinite Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crab Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shimmering Wings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Seas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Precognition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Persuasion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Steal Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Telepathy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Power Leak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swindler's Scheme
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Curse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Search for Azcanta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Isle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-38%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Soldevi Excavations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Ice Floe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-35%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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