Empress Galina (Commander)

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
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Elven Raft-Steerer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Council of Reeds
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Loki, Lord of Misrule
2.7%inclusion3 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Lockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
73%inclusion676 decks928 decks
72%synergy
Control Magic
66%inclusion608 decks928 decks
64%synergy
Bribery
66%inclusion611 decks928 decks
62%synergy
Blatant Thievery
61%inclusion565 decks928 decks
58%synergy
Agent of Treachery
60%inclusion559 decks928 decks
56%synergy
Desertion
54%inclusion500 decks928 decks
52%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
52%inclusion485 decks928 decks
48%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
50%inclusion468 decks928 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
48%inclusion450 decks928 decks
47%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
48%inclusion445 decks928 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion724 decks928 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
77%inclusion713 decks928 decks
17%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion565 decks928 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion535 decks928 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion526 decks928 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion515 decks928 decks
27%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
48%inclusion448 decks928 decks
45%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
48%inclusion447 decks928 decks
45%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion438 decks928 decks
45%synergy
Invoke the Winds
47%inclusion436 decks928 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion455 decks928 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion388 decks928 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion273 decks928 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion238 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion207 decks928 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion198 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion132 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion119 decks928 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion91 decks928 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion90 decks928 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Aura Thief
42%inclusion388 decks928 decks
41%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
41%inclusion384 decks928 decks
41%synergy
Clever Impersonator
41%inclusion377 decks928 decks
34%synergy
Roil Elemental
39%inclusion366 decks928 decks
38%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
38%inclusion353 decks928 decks
36%synergy
Mind Flayer
35%inclusion324 decks928 decks
34%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion319 decks928 decks
32%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
34%inclusion317 decks928 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
32%inclusion301 decks928 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion269 decks884 decks
27%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
30%inclusion276 decks928 decks
29%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
30%inclusion276 decks928 decks
27%synergy
Callous Oppressor
28%inclusion256 decks928 decks
27%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
27%inclusion248 decks928 decks
20%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
27%inclusion247 decks928 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion241 decks928 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion200 decks928 decks
14%synergy
Clone
21%inclusion197 decks928 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion195 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion166 decks928 decks
-3%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion142 decks928 decks
9%synergy
Fatespinner
15%inclusion136 decks928 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion130 decks928 decks
12%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion123 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Dominating Licid
13%inclusion118 decks928 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion117 decks928 decks
-12%synergy
Master Thief
12%inclusion113 decks928 decks
12%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion102 decks928 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion99 decks928 decks
-0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion95 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion95 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion91 decks928 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion89 decks928 decks
-6%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.5%inclusion88 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
9.4%inclusion56 decks595 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
9.3%inclusion86 decks928 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
9.3%inclusion86 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
8.7%inclusion81 decks928 decks
6%synergy
Seasinger
8.6%inclusion80 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.6%inclusion80 decks928 decks
-6%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.5%inclusion79 decks928 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.4%inclusion70 decks833 decks
3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.3%inclusion77 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.2%inclusion76 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
7.9%inclusion73 decks928 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.9%inclusion73 decks928 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
7.8%inclusion72 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Willbreaker
7.8%inclusion72 decks928 decks
7%synergy
Body Double
7.4%inclusion69 decks928 decks
6%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.2%inclusion67 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
45%inclusion417 decks928 decks
18%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion391 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion382 decks928 decks
0%synergy
Archmage's Charm
40%inclusion374 decks928 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion350 decks928 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion345 decks928 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion315 decks928 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion286 decks928 decks
-0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion266 decks928 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion253 decks928 decks
-0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion207 decks928 decks
-13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion196 decks928 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
21%inclusion193 decks928 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion174 decks928 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion173 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Gather Specimens
18%inclusion169 decks928 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion151 decks928 decks
10%synergy
Aethersnatch
14%inclusion129 decks928 decks
13%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion128 decks928 decks
-11%synergy
Dominate
13%inclusion125 decks928 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion123 decks928 decks
-13%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion122 decks928 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion114 decks928 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion113 decks928 decks
-19%synergy
See Double
12%inclusion110 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion105 decks928 decks
-8%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion104 decks928 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion102 decks928 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion99 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion90 decks928 decks
-1%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion90 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
9.2%inclusion85 decks928 decks
-6%synergy
Fumble
8.5%inclusion79 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.5%inclusion70 decks928 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherspouts
7.5%inclusion70 decks928 decks
0%synergy
Spelljack
7.3%inclusion68 decks928 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion66 decks928 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.9%inclusion64 decks928 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.4%inclusion59 decks928 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.3%inclusion58 decks928 decks
-3%synergy
Unwind
6.1%inclusion57 decks928 decks
-4%synergy
Twincast
5.9%inclusion55 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.7%inclusion53 decks928 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion52 decks928 decks
-11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.5%inclusion51 decks928 decks
-5%synergy
Dissipate
5.2%inclusion48 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
39%inclusion364 decks928 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion319 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
34%inclusion315 decks928 decks
32%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
29%inclusion270 decks928 decks
28%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion189 decks928 decks
17%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion186 decks928 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion184 decks928 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion168 decks928 decks
-5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
17%inclusion156 decks928 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion142 decks928 decks
-6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion129 decks928 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion105 decks928 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion98 decks928 decks
-0%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion93 decks928 decks
-11%synergy
Sakashima's Will
8.8%inclusion82 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Wash Out
8.3%inclusion77 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.4%inclusion69 decks928 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion66 decks928 decks
-3%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.1%inclusion57 decks928 decks
-2%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
5.6%inclusion52 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.5%inclusion51 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion50 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.4%inclusion50 decks928 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.3%inclusion49 decks928 decks
-6%synergy
Time Warp
5.2%inclusion48 decks928 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
37%inclusion346 decks928 decks
34%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
33%inclusion310 decks928 decks
31%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion200 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion171 decks928 decks
12%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion163 decks928 decks
16%synergy
Magewright's Stone
13%inclusion120 decks928 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion118 decks928 decks
-4%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
11%inclusion98 decks928 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
10%inclusion93 decks928 decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion89 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.8%inclusion36 decks408 decks
1%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.6%inclusion80 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion80 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
8.3%inclusion77 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.9%inclusion64 decks928 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.7%inclusion62 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion57 decks928 decks
-8%synergy
Winter Moon
6.1%inclusion57 decks928 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.9%inclusion55 decks928 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.7%inclusion53 decks928 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.4%inclusion32 decks598 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
42%inclusion394 decks928 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
35%inclusion324 decks928 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion323 decks928 decks
9%synergy
Mind Control
31%inclusion289 decks928 decks
30%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion234 decks928 decks
23%synergy
Mind's Dilation
24%inclusion225 decks928 decks
23%synergy
Freed from the Real
23%inclusion216 decks928 decks
20%synergy
Steal Enchantment
23%inclusion214 decks928 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion205 decks928 decks
13%synergy
Kitnap
18%inclusion168 decks928 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion135 decks764 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion161 decks928 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion145 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion132 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion110 decks928 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion110 decks928 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion109 decks928 decks
12%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion96 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
9.5%inclusion88 decks928 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
9.2%inclusion85 decks928 decks
9%synergy
Annex
8.7%inclusion81 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
8.4%inclusion78 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.2%inclusion76 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.1%inclusion75 decks928 decks
7%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
7.9%inclusion73 decks928 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
7.5%inclusion70 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.7%inclusion62 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Take Possession
6.6%inclusion61 decks928 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.4%inclusion31 decks485 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
5.6%inclusion52 decks928 decks
-12%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.2%inclusion48 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion167 decks928 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion488 decks928 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion473 decks928 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
51%inclusion470 decks928 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion376 decks928 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
38%inclusion355 decks928 decks
36%synergy
Detection Tower
27%inclusion247 decks928 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion243 decks928 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion186 decks928 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion171 decks928 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion164 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion152 decks928 decks
7%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion116 decks928 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion114 decks928 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion97 decks928 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion92 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion90 decks928 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion84 decks928 decks
-7%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.0%inclusion74 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.0%inclusion74 decks928 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion69 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion50 decks692 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion66 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.7%inclusion62 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.4%inclusion59 decks928 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.5%inclusion51 decks928 decks
-13%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.4%inclusion22 decks409 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion828 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion603 decks928 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion433 decks928 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
44%inclusion411 decks928 decks
42%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion283 decks928 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion282 decks928 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion253 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion228 decks928 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion210 decks928 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion204 decks928 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion196 decks928 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion158 decks928 decks
-2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion151 decks928 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion150 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion137 decks928 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion52 decks507 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion80 decks928 decks
0%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.8%inclusion72 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.8%inclusion72 decks928 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion68 decks928 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion66 decks928 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.0%inclusion56 decks928 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion55 decks928 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.5%inclusion51 decks928 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion853 decks928 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion239 decks928 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion114 decks928 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion105 decks928 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion99 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion95 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion60 decks928 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion58 decks928 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion58 decks928 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion58 decks928 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion51 decks928 decks
-2%synergy
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