Empress Galina
$10.22
$10.22Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble
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Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#1726
Current Rank
#1778
Last Week
#1554
Last Month
Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Empress Galina.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Empress Galina decks.
Omni-Changeling+4% Synergy
$0.32
Wild Unraveling+2% Synergy
$0.11
Rimefire Torque+1% Synergy
$0.31
Namor the Sub-Mariner+1% Synergy
$90.00
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord0% Synergy
$2.00
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Empress Galina's abilities and overall game plan.
Leyline of Singularity+73% Synergy
$4.76
Control Magic+66% Synergy
$0.75
Bribery+61% Synergy
$5.43
Blatant Thievery+60% Synergy
$1.96
Agent of Treachery+57% Synergy
$5.09
Desertion+53% Synergy
$0.86
Thieving Skydiver+51% Synergy
$0.20
Vedalken Shackles+49% Synergy
$5.89
Corrupted Conscience+49% Synergy
$1.01
Blue Sun's Twilight+46% Synergy
$0.38
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Empress Galina decks.
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner+46% Synergy
$5.38
Invoke the Winds+46% Synergy
$0.17
Sower of Temptation+44% Synergy
$2.33
Propaganda+28% Synergy
$3.23
Lightning Greaves+28% Synergy
$4.38
Swiftfoot Boots+26% Synergy
$1.58
Mana Drain+19% Synergy
$52.65
Sapphire Medallion+17% Synergy
$4.94
High Tide+17% Synergy
$1.03
Counterspell+12% Synergy
$1.60
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Rhystic Study+18% Synergy
$53.63
Cyclonic Rift+11% Synergy
$40.86
Consecrated Sphinx+10% Synergy
$33.75
Fierce Guardianship+8% Synergy
$45.55
Mystical Tutor+5% Synergy
$14.79
Force of Will+4% Synergy
$62.72
Narset, Parter of Veils+3% Synergy
$1.24
Ancient Tomb+2% Synergy
$98.84
Mana Vault-1% Synergy
$86.10
The One Ring-3% Synergy
$99.32
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Empress Galina's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ioreth of the Healing House+43% Synergy
$0.19
Aura Thief+43% Synergy
$14.21
Beguiler of Wills+41% Synergy
$2.05
Roil Elemental+39% Synergy
$6.80
Thada Adel, Acquisitor+38% Synergy
$12.43
Clever Impersonator+36% Synergy
$3.54
Mind Flayer+36% Synergy
$0.38
Thalakos Deceiver+36% Synergy
$1.41
Memnarch+32% Synergy
$5.40
Keiga, the Tide Star+31% Synergy
$0.19
Callous Oppressor+28% Synergy
$1.58
Marvin, Murderous Mimic+27% Synergy
$1.83
Aphetto Alchemist+23% Synergy
$3.32
Gilded Drake+23% Synergy
$173.26
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+21% Synergy
$28.52
Clone+21% Synergy
$0.50
Harbinger of the Seas+19% Synergy
$1.42
Dominating Licid+15% Synergy
$1.81
Phyrexian Metamorph+14% Synergy
$2.28
Defiler of Dreams+14% Synergy
$0.33
Fatespinner+14% Synergy
$11.23
Master Thief+14% Synergy
$0.10
Stunt Double+12% Synergy
$5.92
Perplexing Chimera+10% Synergy
$1.43
Fatestitcher+9% Synergy
$0.99
Mocking Doppelganger+9% Synergy
$4.90
Seasinger+9% Synergy
$0.22
Spark Double+8% Synergy
$11.42
Arcanis the Omnipotent+8% Synergy
$0.18
Volatile Stormdrake+8% Synergy
$0.60
Cryptoplasm+8% Synergy
$0.56
Tishana's Tidebinder+7% Synergy
$5.28
Gogo, Master of Mimicry+7% Synergy
$2.57
Body Double+7% Synergy
$0.12
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir+6% Synergy
$3.45
Wandering Archaic+6% Synergy
$8.88
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+5% Synergy
$4.03
Burnished Hart+5% Synergy
$0.20
Sakashima the Impostor+5% Synergy
$11.97
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+4% Synergy
$8.53
High Fae Trickster+4% Synergy
$11.41
Glasspool Mimic+4% Synergy
$4.38
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+4% Synergy
$26.89
Phantasmal Image+3% Synergy
$3.63
Spellskite-2% Synergy
$6.89
Solemn Simulacrum-3% Synergy
$0.23
Baral, Chief of Compliance-3% Synergy
$2.34
Faerie Mastermind-5% Synergy
$21.40
Archaeomancer-6% Synergy
$0.20
Hullbreaker Horror-14% Synergy
$5.13
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Empress Galina safe.
Archmage's Charm+21% Synergy
$1.25
Gather Specimens+19% Synergy
$1.29
Commandeer+15% Synergy
$2.12
Dominate+14% Synergy
$0.32
Aethersnatch+14% Synergy
$1.22
See Double+12% Synergy
$0.61
Disallow+9% Synergy
$2.38
Dramatic Reversal+8% Synergy
$6.70
Cancel+8% Synergy
$0.25
Fumble+8% Synergy
$0.58
Narset's Reversal+7% Synergy
$2.30
Reins of Power+7% Synergy
$1.57
Spelljack+7% Synergy
$1.68
Rewind+6% Synergy
$0.47
Negate+5% Synergy
$0.24
Twincast+5% Synergy
$4.29
Polymorphist's Jest+5% Synergy
$5.03
Dissipate+4% Synergy
$0.09
Force of Negation+3% Synergy
$47.15
Mana Leak+3% Synergy
$0.15
Arcane Denial+2% Synergy
$1.93
Aetherspouts+2% Synergy
$0.60
Aetherize+1% Synergy
$0.52
Cryptic Command+1% Synergy
$6.11
Blue Sun's Zenith0% Synergy
$1.25
Brainstorm-1% Synergy
$1.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse-1% Synergy
$2.29
Swan Song-1% Synergy
$7.83
Fact or Fiction-2% Synergy
$0.16
Pull from Tomorrow-2% Synergy
$0.19
Mystic Confluence-2% Synergy
$0.74
Pact of Negation-3% Synergy
$16.16
Dispel-3% Synergy
$0.39
Strix Serenade-4% Synergy
$2.94
Dig Through Time-4% Synergy
$0.22
Unwind-4% Synergy
$1.36
Muddle the Mixture-5% Synergy
$1.60
Pongify-7% Synergy
$1.74
Flow of Knowledge-7% Synergy
$0.17
Snap-9% Synergy
$2.41
Sink into Stupor-10% Synergy
$7.56
Opt-11% Synergy
$0.12
Rapid Hybridization-12% Synergy
$0.86
Resculpt-13% Synergy
$0.34
Reality Shift-15% Synergy
$0.14
Frantic Search-19% Synergy
$0.42
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Empress Galina's game plan and control the board.
Acquire+38% Synergy
$2.25
Mass Manipulation+33% Synergy
$0.58
Inevitable Betrayal+30% Synergy
$0.70
Tempted by the Oriq+20% Synergy
$0.12
Entrancing Melody+18% Synergy
$0.21
Expropriate+17% Synergy
$13.88
Subjugate the Hobbits+14% Synergy
$0.19
Rite of Replication+13% Synergy
$0.28
Sakashima's Will+9% Synergy
$0.30
Telemin Performance+7% Synergy
$0.72
Lullmage's Domination+6% Synergy
$0.08
Wash Out+4% Synergy
$0.38
Stolen Identity+3% Synergy
$0.55
Ponder+2% Synergy
$1.29
Flow of Ideas+2% Synergy
$0.36
Clone Legion+2% Synergy
$2.28
Time Warp0% Synergy
$12.86
Curse of the Swine-1% Synergy
$0.17
Sea Gate Restoration-3% Synergy
$30.36
Merchant Scroll-3% Synergy
$6.67
Treasure Cruise-4% Synergy
$0.19
Preordain-6% Synergy
$0.58
Solve the Equation-6% Synergy
$2.18
Windfall-8% Synergy
$4.14
Fabricate-14% Synergy
$9.10
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Thousand-Year Elixir+31% Synergy
$13.90
Illusionist's Bracers+27% Synergy
$3.56
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+19% Synergy
$4.19
Rings of Brighthearth+12% Synergy
$4.86
Glaring Spotlight+11% Synergy
$1.79
Magewright's Stone+10% Synergy
$9.23
Mindslaver+8% Synergy
$4.29
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key+8% Synergy
$1.75
Mirage Mirror+7% Synergy
$0.63
Helm of Possession+6% Synergy
$4.68
Helm of the Host+5% Synergy
$11.62
Mirror Box+5% Synergy
$3.75
Lithoform Engine+5% Synergy
$6.28
Neurok Stealthsuit+5% Synergy
$1.88
Staff of Domination+3% Synergy
$6.69
Isochron Scepter+2% Synergy
$17.25
Winter Moon+2% Synergy
$0.70
Kefnet's Monument-1% Synergy
$0.39
Waterbending Scroll-3% Synergy
$0.17
Wayfarer's Bauble-5% Synergy
$0.23
The Water Crystal-5% Synergy
$2.50
Sensei's Divining Top-9% Synergy
$34.49
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Empress Galina's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Treachery+41% Synergy
$35.99
Confiscate+36% Synergy
$0.24
Mind Control+32% Synergy
$0.17
Mind's Dilation+23% Synergy
$6.47
Steal Enchantment+21% Synergy
$11.33
Pemmin's Aura+20% Synergy
$12.50
Kitnap+19% Synergy
$0.20
Steal Artifact+18% Synergy
$0.16
Leyline of Anticipation+17% Synergy
$11.16
Freed from the Real+17% Synergy
$8.99
Legacy's Allure+12% Synergy
$0.31
Unstoppable Plan+10% Synergy
$2.09
Dissipation Field+9% Synergy
$2.44
Telepathy+9% Synergy
$1.50
In Bolas's Clutches+9% Synergy
$0.13
Annex+9% Synergy
$0.30
Persuasion+9% Synergy
$0.39
Volition Reins+9% Synergy
$0.16
Curse of Unbinding+8% Synergy
$1.25
Diplomatic Immunity+8% Synergy
$1.80
Take Possession+8% Synergy
$0.20
Mystic Remora+7% Synergy
$8.92
Back to Basics+6% Synergy
$6.06
Mirrormade+6% Synergy
$0.86
Impostor Syndrome+5% Synergy
$6.74
Merrow Commerce+5% Synergy
$15.71
Followed Footsteps+5% Synergy
$2.69
Imprisoned in the Moon+4% Synergy
$0.18
As Foretold+4% Synergy
$1.63
Kiora Bests the Sea God+4% Synergy
$6.99
Copy Artifact+3% Synergy
Omniscience+1% Synergy
$5.46
Wizard Class-11% Synergy
$0.95
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Empress Galina to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage+17% Synergy
$1.22
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+38% Synergy
$50.05
Arcane Lighthouse+36% Synergy
$6.96
Detection Tower+27% Synergy
$2.05
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+26% Synergy
$45.08
Halimar Depths+8% Synergy
$0.22
Temple of the False God+8% Synergy
$0.11
Maze of Ith+5% Synergy
$7.91
Coral Atoll+5% Synergy
$0.50
Thespian's Stage+5% Synergy
$0.46
Command Beacon+4% Synergy
$5.66
Strip Mine+4% Synergy
$21.55
Hall of Storm Giants+3% Synergy
$0.44
Castle Vantress+2% Synergy
$0.20
Terrain Generator+1% Synergy
$2.13
Mystic Sanctuary0% Synergy
$5.01
Academy Ruins0% Synergy
$9.95
Rivendell0% Synergy
$1.50
Otawara, Soaring City-1% Synergy
$20.40
Agna Qel'a-2% Synergy
$0.98
Reliquary Tower-3% Synergy
$3.28
Mistrise Village-3% Synergy
$6.36
Lonely Sandbar-4% Synergy
$0.11
Archway of Innovation-4% Synergy
$1.38
War Room-5% Synergy
$5.27
Rogue's Passage-6% Synergy
$0.27
Urza's Saga-7% Synergy
$35.94
Seat of the Synod-13% Synergy
$0.74
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patriar's Seal+41% Synergy
$3.74
Thran Dynamo+18% Synergy
$3.55
Throne of Eldraine+14% Synergy
$31.84
Nyx Lotus+14% Synergy
$4.70
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+13% Synergy
$16.99
Gilded Lotus+12% Synergy
$0.88
Caged Sun+10% Synergy
$3.30
Extraplanar Lens+6% Synergy
$8.99
Sol Ring+5% Synergy
$1.04
Sky Diamond+4% Synergy
$0.21
Gauntlet of Power+4% Synergy
$3.53
Fellwar Stone+2% Synergy
$0.72
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
$0.29
Misleading Signpost+2% Synergy
$16.58
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
$0.17
Bender's Waterskin0% Synergy
$0.53
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$0.32
Midnight Clock-3% Synergy
$0.53
Chrome Mox-3% Synergy
$115.71
Basalt Monolith-4% Synergy
$4.08
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
$1.71
Mind Stone-5% Synergy
$0.23
Decanter of Endless Water-6% Synergy
$5.11
Everflowing Chalice-10% Synergy
$0.23
Lands
The mana base foundation for Empress Galina decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Glasspool Mimic+4% Synergy
$4.38
Snow-Covered Island+2% Synergy
$0.81
Command Tower+2% Synergy
$0.23
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.21
Island-1% Synergy
$0.15
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$14.36
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
$16.58
Sea Gate Restoration-3% Synergy
$30.36
Misty Rainforest-3% Synergy
$25.95
Scalding Tarn-3% Synergy
$26.93
Hydroelectric Specimen-8% Synergy
$1.29
Sink into Stupor-10% Synergy
$7.56
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