Empress Galina (Commander) - Merfolk

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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Merrow Reejerey
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Merrow Commerce
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Deeproot Waters
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Cursecatcher
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Coralhelm Commander
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Seasinger
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Merfolk Skyscout
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Merfolk Wayfinder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Reef Shaman
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Vodalian Mage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Tidal Warrior
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Tidal Courier
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Mist Dancer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Stonybrook Angler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Merfolk Observer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Whirlpool Rider
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Darting Merfolk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Seahunter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
River Sneak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Forensic Researcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Shaper Apprentice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sea Scryer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Tidebinder Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
River Herald Scout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Merfolk Thaumaturgist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drowner Initiate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Razorfin Abolisher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fog Bank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Surgespanner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Clone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Augury Owl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Wavewatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Agent of Treachery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sigil Tracer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cache Raiders
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Negate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hithlain Knots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Steel Sabotage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Memory Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Word of Undoing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Precognitive Perception
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blustersquall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Council's Deliberation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cyber Conversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Deliberate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Intervene
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Turn Aside
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mana Short
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reset
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Time Stop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Turnabout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Redirect
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Twiddle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Capsize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Clairvoyance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Peek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tale's End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Wipe Away
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fated Infatuation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Remove Soul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wizard's Retort
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Memory Lapse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Serum Visions
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Aquitect's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Crashing Tide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Temporal Mastery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bribery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Speculation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Energy Tap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Relearn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerous Sight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Devastation Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Invoke the Winds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hunted by The Family
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Merchant Scroll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sea God's Revenge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blatant Thievery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rise of Eagles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sleep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grasping Current
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ugin's Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Multiple Choice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Trespass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Whelming Wave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Raise the Palisade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Coat of Arms
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Incubator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Short Bow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spidersilk Net
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Kraken's Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planar Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Door of Destinies
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Ball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Azor's Gateway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Crystal Shard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planar Portal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Equilibrium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Control Magic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Illusory Gains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Court of Cunning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Soul Barrier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forced Fruition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soothsaying
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steal Enchantment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind Control
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infinite Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crab Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shimmering Wings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
High Seas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Precognition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Persuasion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steal Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Telepathy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Power Leak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swindler's Scheme
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Volrath's Curse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Search for Azcanta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Teferi's Isle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Soldevi Excavations
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tolaria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ice Floe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Sol Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-42%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
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