Empress Galina (Commander) - Optimized

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Omni-Changeling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Bribery
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Control Magic
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Agent of Treachery
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Treachery
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Blatant Thievery
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
18%synergy
High Tide
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Invoke the Winds
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Aetherize
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Roil Elemental
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Memnarch
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Sower of Temptation
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Clever Impersonator
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Aura Thief
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mind Flayer
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Clone
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Callous Oppressor
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Stunt Double
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Archaic
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Kelpie Guide
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Dominating Licid
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Fatestitcher
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Cryptoplasm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Desertion
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Archmage's Charm
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Commandeer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Aethersnatch
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Tale's End
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Fumble
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Consign to Memory
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Opt
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Stifle
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Miscast
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Defabricate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Dominate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
See Double
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Aetherspouts
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Dismiss
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Mass Manipulation
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Acquire
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Expropriate
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Clone Legion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Spectral Deluge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Trespass
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Plea for Power
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Braingeyser
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mirror Box
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Winter Orb
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Aether Vial
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Freed from the Real
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Back to Basics
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Mind's Dilation
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Steal Enchantment
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Mind Control
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Confiscate
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Telepathy
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Legacy's Allure
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Stasis
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Kitnap
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Merrow Commerce
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Land Equilibrium
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Power Artifact
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Dream Leash
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Public Enemy
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Endless Evil
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Take Possession
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Castle Vantress
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
War Room
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Coral Atoll
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy