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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Omni-Changeling
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Rimefire Torque
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Wild Unraveling
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
73%inclusion586 decks805 decks
72%synergy
Control Magic
67%inclusion542 decks805 decks
65%synergy
Bribery
64%inclusion519 decks805 decks
61%synergy
Blatant Thievery
62%inclusion502 decks805 decks
59%synergy
Agent of Treachery
62%inclusion497 decks805 decks
58%synergy
Desertion
55%inclusion442 decks805 decks
53%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
55%inclusion439 decks805 decks
50%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
52%inclusion415 decks805 decks
49%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
50%inclusion406 decks805 decks
49%synergy
Invoke the Winds
48%inclusion386 decks805 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion631 decks805 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion608 decks805 decks
17%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion488 decks805 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion472 decks805 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion435 decks805 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion434 decks805 decks
28%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
49%inclusion396 decks805 decks
46%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
49%inclusion392 decks805 decks
46%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion377 decks805 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion374 decks805 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion411 decks805 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion361 decks805 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion250 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion230 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion180 decks805 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion174 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion113 decks805 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion112 decks805 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion76 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
9.3%inclusion75 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
45%inclusion364 decks805 decks
42%synergy
Aura Thief
44%inclusion351 decks805 decks
43%synergy
Clever Impersonator
42%inclusion341 decks805 decks
36%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
42%inclusion335 decks805 decks
41%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion325 decks805 decks
39%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
40%inclusion320 decks805 decks
38%synergy
Mind Flayer
38%inclusion302 decks805 decks
36%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
36%inclusion292 decks805 decks
36%synergy
Memnarch
35%inclusion279 decks805 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion268 decks805 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
32%inclusion255 decks805 decks
31%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion190 decks634 decks
27%synergy
Callous Oppressor
30%inclusion239 decks805 decks
29%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
28%inclusion206 decks735 decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
27%inclusion214 decks805 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion210 decks805 decks
23%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
26%inclusion209 decks805 decks
23%synergy
Clone
24%inclusion192 decks805 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
23%inclusion184 decks805 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion169 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion151 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Fatespinner
16%inclusion127 decks805 decks
14%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion120 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion119 decks805 decks
15%synergy
Master Thief
14%inclusion116 decks805 decks
14%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion111 decks805 decks
12%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
14%inclusion94 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion97 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion95 decks805 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion93 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion89 decks805 decks
-14%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion88 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion80 decks735 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
10%inclusion83 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion82 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion82 decks805 decks
7%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
10%inclusion82 decks805 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion58 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion79 decks805 decks
-5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion77 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.4%inclusion76 decks805 decks
-5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
9.3%inclusion31 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Seasinger
9.2%inclusion74 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Body Double
8.7%inclusion70 decks805 decks
7%synergy
Cryptoplasm
8.7%inclusion70 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.6%inclusion69 decks805 decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.6%inclusion69 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
8.3%inclusion67 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.2%inclusion66 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.1%inclusion65 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
43%inclusion345 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion323 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion312 decks805 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion308 decks805 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion290 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion268 decks805 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
30%inclusion244 decks805 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion226 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion203 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion182 decks805 decks
-12%synergy
Gather Specimens
20%inclusion160 decks805 decks
19%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion160 decks805 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion159 decks805 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion151 decks805 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion146 decks805 decks
6%synergy
See Double
16%inclusion130 decks805 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion129 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Dominate
15%inclusion120 decks805 decks
15%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion118 decks805 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion114 decks805 decks
-11%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion103 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion101 decks805 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion100 decks805 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion83 decks735 decks
-10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion90 decks805 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion88 decks805 decks
-19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion85 decks805 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion81 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion78 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion77 decks805 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
9.4%inclusion76 decks805 decks
-9%synergy
Reins of Power
9.3%inclusion75 decks805 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
9.2%inclusion74 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.1%inclusion65 decks805 decks
-2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.3%inclusion59 decks805 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.1%inclusion57 decks805 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.8%inclusion55 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion54 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Dissipate
6.6%inclusion53 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
6.5%inclusion52 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Twincast
6.1%inclusion49 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion43 decks735 decks
-4%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.8%inclusion47 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
5.8%inclusion47 decks805 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.6%inclusion45 decks805 decks
-4%synergy
Reenact the Crime
5.1%inclusion41 decks805 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
5.1%inclusion41 decks805 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
39%inclusion317 decks805 decks
38%synergy
Mass Manipulation
35%inclusion281 decks805 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion254 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
31%inclusion251 decks805 decks
30%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion173 decks805 decks
18%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
21%inclusion167 decks805 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion160 decks805 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion148 decks805 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion140 decks805 decks
-7%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
15%inclusion120 decks805 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion115 decks805 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion95 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion82 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Sakashima's Will
10%inclusion81 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
9.4%inclusion76 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
7.8%inclusion63 decks805 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion62 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.5%inclusion60 decks805 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.5%inclusion52 decks805 decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.5%inclusion52 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.1%inclusion49 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.0%inclusion48 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
5.8%inclusion47 decks805 decks
0%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.6%inclusion45 decks805 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.2%inclusion42 decks805 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
35%inclusion280 decks805 decks
31%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
29%inclusion237 decks805 decks
27%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion162 decks805 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion160 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion148 decks805 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion105 decks805 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
11%inclusion90 decks805 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion90 decks805 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion80 decks805 decks
7%synergy
Mindslaver
9.4%inclusion76 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.9%inclusion72 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
8.7%inclusion70 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.5%inclusion61 decks718 decks
8%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.8%inclusion55 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.3%inclusion51 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.2%inclusion50 decks805 decks
-9%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.1%inclusion49 decks805 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.9%inclusion20 decks338 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.7%inclusion46 decks805 decks
3%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.2%inclusion42 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
43%inclusion345 decks805 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
36%inclusion291 decks805 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion277 decks805 decks
7%synergy
Mind Control
33%inclusion265 decks805 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion204 decks805 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Dilation
25%inclusion200 decks805 decks
23%synergy
Steal Enchantment
22%inclusion179 decks805 decks
21%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
22%inclusion179 decks805 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion166 decks805 decks
17%synergy
Kitnap
19%inclusion133 decks695 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion92 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion144 decks805 decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion126 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion107 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
12%inclusion100 decks805 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion100 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion95 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion87 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion77 decks805 decks
1%synergy
Annex
9.2%inclusion74 decks805 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.2%inclusion74 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Persuasion
9.2%inclusion74 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.8%inclusion71 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
8.7%inclusion70 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.6%inclusion69 decks805 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.1%inclusion65 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Take Possession
7.7%inclusion62 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.7%inclusion54 decks805 decks
3%synergy
Merrow Commerce
6.1%inclusion49 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.7%inclusion46 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.5%inclusion44 decks805 decks
-12%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.3%inclusion43 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
18%inclusion146 decks805 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion425 decks805 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion406 decks805 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion400 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion339 decks805 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
38%inclusion302 decks805 decks
35%synergy
Detection Tower
27%inclusion221 decks805 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion197 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
21%inclusion168 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion146 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion145 decks805 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion145 decks805 decks
0%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion92 decks805 decks
0%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion92 decks805 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion85 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion83 decks805 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion77 decks805 decks
-7%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.9%inclusion72 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion71 decks805 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion71 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.6%inclusion69 decks805 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
7.3%inclusion59 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion57 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.9%inclusion50 decks728 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion28 decks435 decks
-3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion45 decks805 decks
-12%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.3%inclusion43 decks805 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion724 decks805 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion508 decks805 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion375 decks805 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
43%inclusion349 decks805 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion247 decks805 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion244 decks805 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion220 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion190 decks805 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion184 decks805 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion174 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion167 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Nyx Lotus
18%inclusion145 decks805 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion141 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion134 decks805 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion114 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion81 decks805 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.3%inclusion67 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion65 decks805 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.5%inclusion60 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.6%inclusion53 decks805 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion49 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.0%inclusion48 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion46 decks805 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion742 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion216 decks805 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion95 decks805 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion83 decks735 decks
-10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion82 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion78 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion49 decks805 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.0%inclusion48 decks805 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion48 decks805 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion41 decks729 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion44 decks805 decks
-2%synergy
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