Empress Galina (Commander)

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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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Agna Qel'a
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
3%synergy
North Pole Patrol
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
75%inclusion596 decks799 decks
74%synergy
Control Magic
69%inclusion549 decks799 decks
67%synergy
Bribery
65%inclusion522 decks799 decks
61%synergy
Blatant Thievery
63%inclusion503 decks799 decks
60%synergy
Agent of Treachery
63%inclusion506 decks799 decks
59%synergy
Desertion
56%inclusion449 decks799 decks
54%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
56%inclusion447 decks799 decks
52%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
52%inclusion413 decks799 decks
50%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
52%inclusion417 decks799 decks
49%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
50%inclusion403 decks799 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion627 decks799 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion598 decks799 decks
18%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion490 decks799 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion466 decks799 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion445 decks799 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion436 decks799 decks
28%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
49%inclusion392 decks799 decks
46%synergy
Sower of Temptation
49%inclusion390 decks799 decks
46%synergy
Invoke the Winds
49%inclusion388 decks799 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion375 decks799 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion422 decks799 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion367 decks799 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion244 decks799 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion233 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion181 decks799 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion178 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion116 decks799 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion115 decks799 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion77 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.9%inclusion71 decks799 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Aura Thief
45%inclusion358 decks799 decks
44%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
45%inclusion357 decks799 decks
42%synergy
Clever Impersonator
43%inclusion344 decks799 decks
37%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
42%inclusion333 decks799 decks
41%synergy
Roil Elemental
41%inclusion330 decks799 decks
40%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
40%inclusion317 decks799 decks
38%synergy
Mind Flayer
40%inclusion316 decks799 decks
38%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
37%inclusion298 decks799 decks
37%synergy
Memnarch
35%inclusion278 decks799 decks
32%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
33%inclusion262 decks799 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion261 decks799 decks
14%synergy
Callous Oppressor
31%inclusion246 decks799 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion171 decks569 decks
27%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
29%inclusion195 decks675 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
27%inclusion216 decks799 decks
21%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
27%inclusion215 decks799 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion209 decks799 decks
23%synergy
Clone
24%inclusion194 decks799 decks
22%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
24%inclusion188 decks799 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion167 decks799 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion157 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Fatespinner
16%inclusion128 decks799 decks
14%synergy
Master Thief
16%inclusion126 decks799 decks
15%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion121 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion120 decks799 decks
15%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
14%inclusion90 decks630 decks
6%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion111 decks799 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion100 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
12%inclusion94 decks799 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion93 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion93 decks799 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion75 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion88 decks799 decks
10%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion87 decks799 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion56 decks517 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion84 decks799 decks
-14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion81 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion78 decks799 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion78 decks799 decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion78 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion25 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.3%inclusion74 decks799 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
9.1%inclusion73 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Seasinger
9.0%inclusion72 decks799 decks
9%synergy
Body Double
8.9%inclusion71 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.6%inclusion69 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.5%inclusion68 decks799 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.5%inclusion68 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.5%inclusion68 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Spellskite
8.4%inclusion67 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Negate
43%inclusion340 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion327 decks799 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion316 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion308 decks799 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion290 decks799 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion265 decks799 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion247 decks799 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion228 decks799 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion199 decks799 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion180 decks799 decks
-12%synergy
Gather Specimens
20%inclusion159 decks799 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion158 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion156 decks799 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion148 decks799 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion144 decks799 decks
3%synergy
See Double
18%inclusion143 decks799 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion132 decks799 decks
10%synergy
Aethersnatch
16%inclusion124 decks799 decks
15%synergy
Dominate
15%inclusion119 decks799 decks
15%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion113 decks799 decks
-11%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion104 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion102 decks799 decks
-15%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion101 decks799 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion86 decks799 decks
-19%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion86 decks799 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion71 decks675 decks
-11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion82 decks799 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion77 decks799 decks
2%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion77 decks799 decks
-7%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion77 decks799 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion77 decks799 decks
3%synergy
Reins of Power
9.4%inclusion75 decks799 decks
7%synergy
Snap
8.8%inclusion70 decks799 decks
-9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.5%inclusion68 decks799 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.8%inclusion62 decks799 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.1%inclusion57 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion56 decks799 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion52 decks799 decks
-4%synergy
Dissipate
6.4%inclusion51 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Twincast
6.3%inclusion50 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.0%inclusion48 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.8%inclusion39 decks675 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.8%inclusion46 decks799 decks
-4%synergy
Dispel
5.6%inclusion45 decks799 decks
-4%synergy
Unwind
5.4%inclusion43 decks799 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion38 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Reenact the Crime
5.1%inclusion39 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
41%inclusion329 decks799 decks
40%synergy
Mass Manipulation
36%inclusion289 decks799 decks
34%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
33%inclusion261 decks799 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion250 decks799 decks
2%synergy
Expropriate
22%inclusion172 decks799 decks
18%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
21%inclusion165 decks799 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion157 decks799 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
19%inclusion149 decks799 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion145 decks799 decks
-6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
16%inclusion125 decks799 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion116 decks799 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion90 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima's Will
11%inclusion86 decks799 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion80 decks799 decks
-2%synergy
Wash Out
9.1%inclusion73 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Telemin Performance
8.4%inclusion67 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
7.6%inclusion61 decks799 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion59 decks799 decks
-4%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.4%inclusion51 decks799 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion50 decks799 decks
0%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
5.8%inclusion46 decks799 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.8%inclusion46 decks799 decks
-4%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion45 decks799 decks
-7%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.5%inclusion44 decks799 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.5%inclusion44 decks799 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
36%inclusion286 decks799 decks
32%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
30%inclusion243 decks799 decks
28%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
22%inclusion174 decks799 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion166 decks799 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
19%inclusion153 decks799 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion101 decks799 decks
-6%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
12%inclusion92 decks799 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion91 decks799 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion85 decks799 decks
7%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion80 decks799 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Box
9.1%inclusion73 decks799 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.0%inclusion72 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.1%inclusion53 decks657 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.4%inclusion59 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
7.1%inclusion49 decks693 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.8%inclusion54 decks799 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.1%inclusion49 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.1%inclusion49 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion47 decks799 decks
-9%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
43%inclusion342 decks799 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
36%inclusion289 decks799 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion274 decks799 decks
7%synergy
Mind Control
33%inclusion263 decks799 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
26%inclusion210 decks799 decks
17%synergy
Mind's Dilation
26%inclusion204 decks799 decks
24%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion187 decks799 decks
21%synergy
Steal Enchantment
23%inclusion182 decks799 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion169 decks799 decks
18%synergy
Kitnap
20%inclusion125 decks633 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion146 decks799 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion78 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion116 decks799 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion107 decks799 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
13%inclusion102 decks799 decks
13%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion102 decks799 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion95 decks799 decks
6%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion86 decks799 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion77 decks799 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
10%inclusion76 decks799 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.1%inclusion73 decks799 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
9.0%inclusion72 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.8%inclusion70 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Annex
8.6%inclusion69 decks799 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.5%inclusion68 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Volition Reins
8.4%inclusion67 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Take Possession
7.4%inclusion59 decks799 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.9%inclusion47 decks799 decks
2%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.9%inclusion47 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.8%inclusion46 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.5%inclusion44 decks799 decks
-11%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.4%inclusion43 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
19%inclusion153 decks799 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion431 decks799 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion404 decks799 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion402 decks799 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion336 decks799 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
39%inclusion312 decks799 decks
37%synergy
Detection Tower
30%inclusion237 decks799 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion197 decks799 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion173 decks799 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion149 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
19%inclusion148 decks799 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion144 decks799 decks
0%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion99 decks799 decks
1%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion92 decks799 decks
-5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion89 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion87 decks799 decks
6%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion77 decks799 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion71 decks799 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion71 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion70 decks799 decks
-6%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.6%inclusion69 decks799 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion59 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion58 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.2%inclusion48 decks667 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion23 decks361 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.0%inclusion40 decks799 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion722 decks799 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion497 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion370 decks799 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
46%inclusion367 decks799 decks
43%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion248 decks799 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion236 decks799 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion218 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion186 decks799 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion184 decks799 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion169 decks799 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion169 decks799 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
19%inclusion149 decks799 decks
14%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion139 decks799 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion139 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion119 decks799 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion80 decks799 decks
0%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.3%inclusion66 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion65 decks799 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.8%inclusion62 decks799 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.3%inclusion50 decks799 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion50 decks799 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion48 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion46 decks799 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion739 decks799 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion223 decks799 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion90 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion71 decks675 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion78 decks799 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion76 decks799 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
5.3%inclusion42 decks799 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.1%inclusion34 decks668 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.0%inclusion40 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
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