Empress Galina (Commander) - Budget Theft

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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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Back to Top
Control Magic
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
87%synergy
Invoke the Winds
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
87%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
79%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
77%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
76%synergy
Mass Manipulation
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
76%synergy
Mind Flayer
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
71%synergy
Desertion
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Sower of Temptation
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
64%synergy
High Tide
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Negate
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Mind Control
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
58%synergy
Clone
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
58%synergy
Blatant Thievery
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
58%synergy
Callous Oppressor
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Burnished Hart
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Archaeomancer
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Agent of Treachery
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Master Thief
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Clever Impersonator
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Body Double
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Willbreaker
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Seasinger
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
High Fae Trickster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Aura Thief
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Stunt Double
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Sea Scryer
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Memnarch
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Dominating Licid
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Roil Elemental
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Thaumaturge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Benthic Explorers
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Siren of the Fanged Coast
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Merfolk Looter
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Researcher
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Cryptoplasm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
The Mindskinner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Daggermaw Megalodon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Waterspout Warden
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Gather Specimens
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Dominate
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Aetherspouts
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Dissipate
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Rewind
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
See Double
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Exclude
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Aethersnatch
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Filter Out
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Wrong Turn
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-29%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Sudden Substitution
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Reenact the Crime
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Devious Cover-Up
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Skin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Geistwave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-25%synergy
Transcendent Message
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Dive Down
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Scattering Stroke
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Dispute
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Said // Done
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Curate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Entrancing Melody
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Bribery
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Sakashima's Will
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Wash Out
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Acquire
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Divination
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Concentrate
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Grift
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Stolen Goods
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Inundate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Legerdemain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Order of Succession
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mind Spring
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Rise from the Tides
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Telemin Performance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Prize
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Fathom Trawl
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Retraced Image
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Visions of Duplicity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Peer Pressure
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Confiscation Coup
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Breakthrough
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aquitect's Will
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Ravenform
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Flawless Forgery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Relearn
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Modify Memory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Flood of Tears
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Visions
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Kefnet's Last Word
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Switcheroo
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Call to Mind
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Juxtapose
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Cultural Exchange
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-20%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-15%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Wand
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Horn of Gondor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Magic Mirror
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Pithing Needle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Navigation Orb
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Endless Atlas
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Box
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mimic Vat
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlets of Chaos
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Laboratory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Puppet Strings
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kitnap
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Confiscate
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Legacy's Allure
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Steal Artifact
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Dissipation Field
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Annex
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Mockery
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Persuasion
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Followed Footsteps
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-16%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Steal Enchantment
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Unable to Scream
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Unnatural Selection
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mind Unbound
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Protective Bubble
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Frozen Aether
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
False Demise
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Psionic Gift
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Betrayal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Stasis
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Merseine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Dream Leash
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Charisma
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Tangle Kelp
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Captivating Glance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Away
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Verity Circle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Binding Grasp
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Enthralling Hold
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-34%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Tectonic Edge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Detection Tower
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Seafarer's Quay
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Sky Diamond
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Bandit's Haul
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Forger's Foundry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Ramos
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sisay's Ring
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Star Compass
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
The Grey Havens
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mirage Mesa
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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