Empress Galina (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Multiversal Incursion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Bribery
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Agent of Treachery
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Control Magic
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Treachery
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Blatant Thievery
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
40%synergy
High Tide
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Memnarch
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Clever Impersonator
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Sower of Temptation
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Aura Thief
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Drake
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Mind Flayer
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Clone
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Callous Oppressor
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Fatestitcher
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Kelpie Guide
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Dominating Licid
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Fatespinner
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Wandering Archaic
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Willbreaker
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Peregrine Drake
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Desertion
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Commandeer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Aethersnatch
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Spelljack
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Dominate
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Tale's End
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
See Double
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Stifle
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Dismiss
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Capsize
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Submerge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Leak
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Unwind
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Acquire
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mass Manipulation
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Clone Legion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mindslaver
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Manifold Key
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Mirror Box
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Back to Basics
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Freed from the Real
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Mind's Dilation
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Confiscate
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Steal Enchantment
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Steal Artifact
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Mind Control
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Mirrormade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Kitnap
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Telepathy
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Legacy's Allure
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Omniscience
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Volition Reins
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Followed Footsteps
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Stasis
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Power Artifact
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Detection Tower
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
1%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
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