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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Blatant Thievery
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Desertion
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Invoke the Winds
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Bribery
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Agent of Treachery
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
39%synergy
High Tide
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Archmage's Charm
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Steal Enchantment
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Sower of Temptation
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Clever Impersonator
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Aura Thief
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Clone
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Roil Elemental
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Callous Oppressor
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Mind Flayer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Seasinger
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Body Double
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Cryptoplasm
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Master Thief
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Scryer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Cryptic Command
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Gather Specimens
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Commandeer
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Dominate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Reins of Power
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Aethersnatch
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Fumble
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
See Double
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Dissipate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Ray of Command
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Octopus Form
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Twincast
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Reenact the Crime
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Domineering Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Defabricate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Mass Manipulation
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Acquire
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Replication
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Expropriate
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Entrancing Melody
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Telemin Performance
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Clone Legion
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Ravenform
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Wash Out
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Possession
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Mirror Box
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mindslaver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Mind Control
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Treachery
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Legacy's Allure
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Omniscience
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Annex
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Volition Reins
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Kitnap
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Take Possession
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Domestication
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Deeproot Waters
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Followed Footsteps
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Merrow Commerce
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Copy Land
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Persuasion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Grafted Identity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Castle Vantress
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Coral Atoll
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Vesuva
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Tolaria West
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Skyline Cascade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Caged Sun
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
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