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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Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Council of Reeds
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Wizard's Staff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
The Theorist, Jace Beleren
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Elrond, Moon-Reader
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Control Magic
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Blatant Thievery
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Bribery
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Desertion
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Invoke the Winds
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Agent of Treachery
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Sower of Temptation
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
36%synergy
High Tide
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Archmage's Charm
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Clever Impersonator
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Aura Thief
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Roil Elemental
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Memnarch
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Mind Flayer
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Clone
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Callous Oppressor
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Dominating Licid
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Stunt Double
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Seasinger
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Fatespinner
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Body Double
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Cryptoplasm
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Forensic Researcher
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Master Thief
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Cryptic Command
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Commandeer
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Rewind
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Gather Specimens
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Disallow
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Dominate
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Reins of Power
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
See Double
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Aethersnatch
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Cancel
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Domineering Will
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Dissipate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Twincast
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ray of Command
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-26%synergy
Void Shatter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Capsize
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Insidious Will
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mass Manipulation
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Acquire
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Replication
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Expropriate
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Entrancing Melody
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Telemin Performance
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Clone Legion
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima's Will
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Wash Out
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Modify Memory
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Switcheroo
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of Possession
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Box
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mindslaver
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Possession Engine
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Steal Enchantment
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Treachery
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Mind Control
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Confiscate
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Legacy's Allure
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Mind's Dilation
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Volition Reins
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Annex
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Take Possession
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Kitnap
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Followed Footsteps
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Domestication
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Merrow Commerce
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Crab Umbra
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Deeproot Waters
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dream Leash
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Lay Claim
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Copy Land
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Detection Tower
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Remote Isle
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Tolaria West
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Field
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Skyline Cascade
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
High Market
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Patriar's Seal
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
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