Empress Galina (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Wizard's Staff
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
The Theorist, Jace Beleren
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Elrond, Moon-Reader
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Control Magic
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Blatant Thievery
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Bribery
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Desertion
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Invoke the Winds
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Sower of Temptation
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Agent of Treachery
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
37%synergy
High Tide
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Archmage's Charm
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Mass Manipulation
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Clever Impersonator
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Aura Thief
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Roil Elemental
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Mind Flayer
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Clone
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Callous Oppressor
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Dominating Licid
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Stunt Double
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Council of Reeds
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Seasinger
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Body Double
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Cryptoplasm
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Commandeer
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Narset's Reversal
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Rewind
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Dominate
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Gather Specimens
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
See Double
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Aethersnatch
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Twincast
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Ray of Command
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-25%synergy
Domineering Will
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Dissipate
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Unsummon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Acquire
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Expropriate
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Entrancing Melody
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Telemin Performance
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-0%synergy
Clone Legion
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima's Will
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of Possession
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Mirror Box
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mindslaver
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Steal Enchantment
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Treachery
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Confiscate
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Mind Control
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Steal Artifact
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Legacy's Allure
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Freed from the Real
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Mind's Dilation
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Volition Reins
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Annex
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Take Possession
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Kitnap
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Persuasion
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Followed Footsteps
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Domestication
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Merrow Commerce
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Lay Claim
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Detection Tower
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Halimar Depths
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Remote Isle
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Caged Sun
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Patriar's Seal
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
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