Empress Galina (Commander) - Expensive 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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Lands
Back to Top
Leyline of Singularity
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
100%synergy
Gilded Drake
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
87%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
85%synergy
Treachery
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
50%synergy
High Tide
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
83%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
91%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Grim Monolith
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Mystical Tutor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Mox Diamond
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Consecrated Sphinx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Agent of Treachery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Kelpie Guide
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sower of Temptation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Peregrine Drake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Fatespinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Pili-Pala
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rootwater Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Timestream Navigator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Grand Architect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phantasmal Image
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Aether Channeler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Flusterstorm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Mental Misstep
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Desertion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Consign to Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Intuition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aethersnatch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dominate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tale's End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Stifle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Into the Roil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Miscast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Bribery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Acquire
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Merchant Scroll
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Expropriate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Knowledge Exploitation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mass Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Paradigm Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Invoke the Winds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blatant Thievery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Stolen Goods
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Braingeyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Time Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Confiscation Coup
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Entrancing Melody
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Isochron Scepter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Voltaic Key
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Magewright's Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Staff of Domination
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Grinning Totem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Aether Vial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mindslaver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Steal Enchantment
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Freed from the Real
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Power Artifact
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Endless Evil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Take Possession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Land Equilibrium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merrow Commerce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Annex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dream Leash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Volition Reins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dress Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Equilibrium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Control Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Confiscate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deeproot Waters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Steal Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Blast Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Detection Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Basalt Monolith
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Mox Opal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-31%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Cavern of Souls
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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