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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Enchantments
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Utility Lands
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Lands
Back to Top
Leyline of Singularity
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Bribery
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Control Magic
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Treachery
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Agent of Treachery
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Invoke the Winds
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Propaganda
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Blatant Thievery
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Roil Elemental
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Memnarch
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Sower of Temptation
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Clever Impersonator
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Aura Thief
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Drake
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Spark Double
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Mind Flayer
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Clone
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Kelpie Guide
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Wandering Archaic
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Fatestitcher
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Callous Oppressor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Stunt Double
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Dominating Licid
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Cryptoplasm
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Desertion
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Aetherize
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Commandeer
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Command
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Tale's End
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-21%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Dominate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-19%synergy
Spelljack
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Capsize
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Aura Graft
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
See Double
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Domineering Will
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Mass Manipulation
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Acquire
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Expropriate
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Entrancing Melody
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Reshape
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Plea for Power
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Trespass
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Magewright's Stone
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mirror Box
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Winter Orb
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mindslaver
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Corrupted Conscience
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Freed from the Real
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Back to Basics
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Confiscate
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Steal Enchantment
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Mind Control
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Legacy's Allure
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Kitnap
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Volition Reins
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Stasis
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Power Artifact
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Take Possession
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Land Equilibrium
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Dream Leash
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Public Enemy
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Coral Atoll
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Caged Sun
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
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