Empress Galina (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Agna Qel'a
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Blatant Thievery
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Desertion
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Bribery
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Agent of Treachery
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Invoke the Winds
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
32%synergy
High Tide
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sower of Temptation
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Steal Enchantment
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Archmage's Charm
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Clever Impersonator
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Aura Thief
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Memnarch
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Roil Elemental
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Clone
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Mind Flayer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Callous Oppressor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Drake
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dominating Licid
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Stunt Double
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Body Double
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Master Thief
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Seasinger
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Fatespinner
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Cryptoplasm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Willbreaker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Gather Specimens
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Commandeer
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Dominate
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Rewind
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Aetherspouts
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Aethersnatch
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Fumble
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Reins of Power
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Ray of Command
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Dissipate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Dispel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
See Double
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Defabricate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Brainsurge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Mass Manipulation
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Acquire
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Rite of Replication
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Expropriate
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Telemin Performance
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Entrancing Melody
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Spectral Deluge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Clone Legion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Stock Up
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Helm of Possession
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mind Control
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Confiscate
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Treachery
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Legacy's Allure
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Omniscience
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Volition Reins
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Mind's Dilation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Kitnap
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Annex
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Followed Footsteps
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Take Possession
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dissipation Field
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Merrow Commerce
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Domestication
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Deeproot Waters
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Identity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Detection Tower
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Coral Atoll
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Skyline Cascade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Caged Sun
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Thran Dynamo
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
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