Empress Galina (Commander) - Optimized

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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Thranduil's Decree
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
83%synergy
Bribery
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
69%synergy
Control Magic
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Agent of Treachery
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Treachery
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Blatant Thievery
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
40%synergy
High Tide
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Roil Elemental
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Sower of Temptation
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Clever Impersonator
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Aura Thief
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Drake
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Spark Double
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Mind Flayer
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Callous Oppressor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Clone
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Fatestitcher
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Kelpie Guide
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Stunt Double
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Dominating Licid
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Willbreaker
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Desertion
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Archmage's Charm
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Commandeer
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Command
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Spelljack
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Dominate
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tale's End
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
See Double
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Stifle
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Dismiss
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Capsize
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Submerge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Leak
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Unwind
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Acquire
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Mass Manipulation
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wash Out
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Incursion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Isochron Scepter
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Winter Moon
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mindslaver
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Manifold Key
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Mirror Box
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Back to Basics
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Confiscate
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Freed from the Real
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Mind's Dilation
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Steal Enchantment
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Mind Control
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Steal Artifact
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Kitnap
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Legacy's Allure
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Telepathy
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Omniscience
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Volition Reins
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Power Artifact
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Stasis
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Detection Tower
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
2%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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