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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Rimefire Torque
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Blatant Thievery
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Desertion
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Invoke the Winds
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Bribery
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Agent of Treachery
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
37%synergy
High Tide
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Archmage's Charm
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Sower of Temptation
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Steal Enchantment
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Clever Impersonator
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Aura Thief
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Clone
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Roil Elemental
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Callous Oppressor
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mind Flayer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Drake
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Dominating Licid
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Seasinger
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Cryptoplasm
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Body Double
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Master Thief
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Gather Specimens
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Commandeer
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Dominate
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Reins of Power
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Aethersnatch
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dissipate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Domineering Will
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Ray of Command
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
See Double
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Wash Away
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Reenact the Crime
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Defabricate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Twincast
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Unwind
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Mass Manipulation
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Acquire
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Replication
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Expropriate
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Telemin Performance
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Clone Legion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima's Will
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Switcheroo
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Wash Out
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Grift
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Helm of Possession
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Box
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mindslaver
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Mind Control
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Treachery
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Legacy's Allure
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Mind's Dilation
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Omniscience
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Volition Reins
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Freed from the Real
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Annex
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Kitnap
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Take Possession
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Waters
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Merrow Commerce
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Persuasion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Domestication
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Copy Land
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dream Leash
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Abduction
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Away
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Grafted Identity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Detection Tower
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Tolaria West
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Skyline Cascade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Caged Sun
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
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