Empress Galina (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Council of Reeds
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Sower of Temptation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Fatespinner
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Roil Elemental
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mind Flayer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Dominating Licid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Clever Impersonator
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cemetery Illuminator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Agent of Treachery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rangers of Ithilien
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Diversion Unit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Alluring Siren
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wandering Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Stunt Double
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aura Thief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Daggermaw Megalodon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Callous Oppressor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Cryptoplasm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Commandeer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
High Tide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Desertion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Press the Enemy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Twist Reality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Disallow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Filter Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mana Leak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Mass Manipulation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Bribery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Acquire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Planning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sleight of Hand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Clone Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Invoke the Winds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Expropriate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Compulsive Research
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Entrancing Melody
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rite of Replication
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Box
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mirage Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mindslaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enchantments
Control Magic
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Legacy's Allure
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Steal Enchantment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mind Control
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Copy Enchantment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Inertia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Take Possession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Second Wind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Metamorphic Alteration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
In Too Deep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Frogify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Dissipation Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Unable to Scream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Followed Footsteps
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Energy Flux
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Copy Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stasis Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Treachery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Betrayal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kitnap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Exchange of Words
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mind Harness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Echoes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mind's Dilation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
As Foretold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grafted Identity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Detection Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tolaria West
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Blighted Cataract
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crystal Vein
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Thespian's Stage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dark Depths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
The Surgical Bay
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Caged Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-31%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Worn Powerstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Nyx Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Misleading Signpost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lands
Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
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