Empress Galina (Commander) - Expensive 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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Waterbending Scroll
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mana Drain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
73%synergy
High Tide
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
56%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Thalakos Deceiver
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Callous Oppressor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Gilded Drake
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Aura Thief
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Agent of Treachery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Spellskite
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Sower of Temptation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Roil Elemental
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Clone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Old Man of the Sea
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Archivist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Magus of the Unseen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sea Scryer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kukemssa Pirates
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Fatespinner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Seasinger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Memnarch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Rootwater Thief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Mind Flayer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Master Thief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dominating Licid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Archmage's Charm
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Defabricate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Ray of Command
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Desertion
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Domineering Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-16%synergy
Keep Safe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Sudden Substitution
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Impulse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Cyber Conversion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Dissipate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Inspiration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Exclude
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Commandeer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Dig Through Time
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Dominate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Foil
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Tale's End
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Reins of Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Fumble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Long-Term Plans
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Gather Specimens
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sorceries
Blatant Thievery
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Bribery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Invoke the Winds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Drain Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Deep Analysis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Personal Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Time Spiral
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Acquire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Mass Manipulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dream Cache
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ravenform
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Extract
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curse of the Swine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Expropriate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Helm of Possession
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Oven
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Blasting Station
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Tsabo's Web
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Winter Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Steal Enchantment
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Control Magic
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Legacy's Allure
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Telepathy
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Confiscate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Treachery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Back to Basics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Binding Grasp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Witness Protection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dream Halls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Mirrormade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Domestication
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Abduction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Intruder Alarm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Become the Pilot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Persuasion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Volition Reins
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
As Foretold
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Castle Vantress
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Detection Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Coral Atoll
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Diamond Valley
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Terrain Generator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Halimar Depths
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Patriar's Seal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Nyx Lotus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Misleading Signpost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lands
Island
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
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