Empress Galina
$8.75
$8.75Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble
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Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1624
Current Rank
#1567
Last Week
#1446
Last Month
Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Empress Galina.
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Galina - Ghalta - Vaevictus - Atraxa || Akiri // Bruse - Xenagos - Olivia - Xenagos EDH / CMDR game
Vaevictus vs Atraxa vs Arcades vs Empress Galina EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Empress Galina decks.
Bender's Waterskin+4% Synergy
Impostor Syndrome+3% Synergy
$22.77
Starwinder+2% Synergy
$0.90
Divert Disaster+1% Synergy
$0.08
Scour for Scrap-3% Synergy
$0.26
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Empress Galina's abilities and overall game plan.
Leyline of Singularity+74% Synergy
$4.12
Control Magic+66% Synergy
$0.83
Bribery+61% Synergy
$5.20
Blatant Thievery+60% Synergy
$2.17
Agent of Treachery+60% Synergy
$4.50
Desertion+54% Synergy
$0.78
Thieving Skydiver+52% Synergy
$0.22
Vedalken Shackles+51% Synergy
$5.31
Corrupted Conscience+50% Synergy
$0.60
Blue Sun's Twilight+47% Synergy
$0.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Empress Galina decks.
Invoke the Winds+47% Synergy
$0.17
Sower of Temptation+46% Synergy
$0.95
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner+46% Synergy
$3.76
Propaganda+28% Synergy
$2.35
Lightning Greaves+28% Synergy
$4.54
Swiftfoot Boots+26% Synergy
$1.32
Mana Drain+21% Synergy
$44.85
Sapphire Medallion+19% Synergy
$3.78
High Tide+16% Synergy
$1.22
Counterspell+11% Synergy
$1.25
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Rhystic Study+20% Synergy
$49.29
Expropriate+18% Synergy
$11.16
Cyclonic Rift+12% Synergy
$46.53
Consecrated Sphinx+12% Synergy
$35.46
Fierce Guardianship+9% Synergy
$42.02
Mystical Tutor+6% Synergy
$15.45
Force of Will+5% Synergy
$61.91
Narset, Parter of Veils+3% Synergy
$2.11
Ancient Tomb+2% Synergy
$95.44
Mana Vault-2% Synergy
$77.64
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Empress Galina's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Aura Thief+45% Synergy
$5.45
Roil Elemental+40% Synergy
$7.55
Beguiler of Wills+40% Synergy
$2.15
Mind Flayer+39% Synergy
$0.33
Thada Adel, Acquisitor+39% Synergy
$8.90
Clever Impersonator+38% Synergy
$2.55
Ioreth of the Healing House+38% Synergy
$0.18
Thalakos Deceiver+37% Synergy
$1.57
Memnarch+33% Synergy
$5.11
Keiga, the Tide Star+33% Synergy
$0.24
Callous Oppressor+30% Synergy
$1.52
Marvin, Murderous Mimic+25% Synergy
$2.66
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+23% Synergy
$30.31
Gilded Drake+23% Synergy
$194.92
Aphetto Alchemist+22% Synergy
$3.10
Clone+22% Synergy
$0.31
Harbinger of the Seas+20% Synergy
$2.62
Phyrexian Metamorph+16% Synergy
$2.47
Dominating Licid+16% Synergy
$2.26
Defiler of Dreams+15% Synergy
$0.28
Fatespinner+15% Synergy
$9.18
Master Thief+15% Synergy
$0.09
Stunt Double+13% Synergy
$0.74
Mocking Doppelganger+11% Synergy
$3.13
Perplexing Chimera+11% Synergy
$1.10
Seasinger+10% Synergy
$0.27
Spark Double+9% Synergy
$7.92
Fatestitcher+9% Synergy
$0.99
Gogo, Master of Mimicry+9% Synergy
$3.30
Body Double+9% Synergy
$0.25
Arcanis the Omnipotent+8% Synergy
$0.28
Volatile Stormdrake+8% Synergy
$0.42
Cryptoplasm+8% Synergy
$0.58
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir+7% Synergy
$1.33
Wandering Archaic+7% Synergy
$7.48
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+6% Synergy
$2.16
Tishana's Tidebinder+6% Synergy
$3.72
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+6% Synergy
$22.64
Burnished Hart+5% Synergy
$0.09
High Fae Trickster+5% Synergy
$3.19
Phantasmal Image+5% Synergy
$2.82
Sakashima the Impostor+5% Synergy
$8.57
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+4% Synergy
$6.92
Glasspool Mimic+4% Synergy
$4.11
Solemn Simulacrum-1% Synergy
$0.25
Peregrine Drake-1% Synergy
$0.22
Faerie Mastermind-3% Synergy
$10.27
Baral, Chief of Compliance-3% Synergy
$1.59
Archaeomancer-6% Synergy
$0.27
Hullbreaker Horror-15% Synergy
$3.54
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Empress Galina safe.
Archmage's Charm+21% Synergy
$1.18
Gather Specimens+19% Synergy
$1.21
Commandeer+16% Synergy
$0.95
Aethersnatch+16% Synergy
$1.17
See Double+15% Synergy
$0.50
Dominate+15% Synergy
$0.36
Disallow+10% Synergy
$1.55
Narset's Reversal+9% Synergy
$2.27
Fumble+9% Synergy
$0.51
Dramatic Reversal+8% Synergy
$13.39
Cancel+8% Synergy
$0.28
Reins of Power+8% Synergy
$1.80
Spelljack+8% Synergy
$1.59
Rewind+5% Synergy
$0.38
Twincast+5% Synergy
$3.70
Arcane Denial+4% Synergy
$1.82
Polymorphist's Jest+4% Synergy
$4.43
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.26
Force of Negation+3% Synergy
$51.18
Aetherspouts+3% Synergy
$0.50
Mana Leak+3% Synergy
$0.19
Dissipate+3% Synergy
$0.11
Reenact the Crime+3% Synergy
$0.15
Brainstorm+2% Synergy
$1.34
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse+1% Synergy
$1.45
Cryptic Command+1% Synergy
$7.45
Filter Out+1% Synergy
$0.18
Swan Song0% Synergy
$8.03
Blue Sun's Zenith-1% Synergy
$1.39
Fact or Fiction-2% Synergy
$0.17
Mystic Confluence-2% Synergy
$0.44
Pull from Tomorrow-3% Synergy
$0.18
Pact of Negation-4% Synergy
$14.92
Strix Serenade-4% Synergy
$1.19
Dispel-4% Synergy
$0.37
Dig Through Time-4% Synergy
$0.27
Unwind-5% Synergy
$1.02
Pongify-6% Synergy
$2.22
Muddle the Mixture-6% Synergy
$1.83
Flow of Knowledge-8% Synergy
$0.25
Snap-9% Synergy
$2.17
Opt-11% Synergy
$0.14
Rapid Hybridization-12% Synergy
$1.38
Sink into Stupor-12% Synergy
$7.87
Reality Shift-15% Synergy
$0.25
Frantic Search-19% Synergy
$0.44
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Empress Galina's game plan and control the board.
Acquire+40% Synergy
$2.28
Mass Manipulation+35% Synergy
$0.58
Inevitable Betrayal+31% Synergy
$0.53
Tempted by the Oriq+19% Synergy
$0.18
Entrancing Melody+19% Synergy
$0.21
Subjugate the Hobbits+16% Synergy
$0.15
Rite of Replication+12% Synergy
$0.17
Sakashima's Will+10% Synergy
$0.26
Telemin Performance+8% Synergy
$0.75
Lullmage's Domination+6% Synergy
$0.07
Wash Out+4% Synergy
$0.30
Ponder+3% Synergy
$1.33
Stolen Identity+3% Synergy
$0.31
Clone Legion+3% Synergy
$1.08
Flow of Ideas+1% Synergy
$0.32
Time Warp0% Synergy
$12.32
Curse of the Swine-2% Synergy
$0.21
Sea Gate Restoration-4% Synergy
$33.64
Treasure Cruise-4% Synergy
$0.22
Merchant Scroll-5% Synergy
$8.31
Preordain-6% Synergy
$0.61
Windfall-8% Synergy
$4.82
Solve the Equation-8% Synergy
$1.94
Fabricate-15% Synergy
$8.55
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Thousand-Year Elixir+33% Synergy
$11.96
Illusionist's Bracers+27% Synergy
$4.10
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+21% Synergy
$1.73
Rings of Brighthearth+12% Synergy
$3.79
Glaring Spotlight+11% Synergy
$1.38
Magewright's Stone+10% Synergy
$6.20
Mindslaver+9% Synergy
$3.22
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key+8% Synergy
$1.76
Mirage Mirror+7% Synergy
$0.63
Mirror Box+7% Synergy
$3.28
Helm of Possession+7% Synergy
$5.02
Helm of the Host+5% Synergy
$12.57
Lithoform Engine+5% Synergy
$6.03
Neurok Stealthsuit+5% Synergy
$0.68
Staff of Domination+4% Synergy
$4.63
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$17.19
Winter Moon+2% Synergy
$0.57
Ashnod's Altar+1% Synergy
$8.10
The One Ring-4% Synergy
$82.60
The Water Crystal-4% Synergy
$2.13
Wayfarer's Bauble-6% Synergy
$0.26
Sensei's Divining Top-9% Synergy
$32.79
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Empress Galina's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Treachery+41% Synergy
$38.92
Confiscate+34% Synergy
$0.12
Mind Control+32% Synergy
$0.11
Mind's Dilation+25% Synergy
$1.88
Steal Enchantment+21% Synergy
$21.67
Pemmin's Aura+20% Synergy
$12.40
Kitnap+20% Synergy
$0.19
Freed from the Real+18% Synergy
$11.77
Leyline of Anticipation+17% Synergy
$3.33
Steal Artifact+17% Synergy
$0.21
Legacy's Allure+12% Synergy
$0.34
Unstoppable Plan+10% Synergy
$2.51
Dissipation Field+9% Synergy
$2.45
In Bolas's Clutches+9% Synergy
$0.12
Persuasion+9% Synergy
$0.38
Mystic Remora+8% Synergy
$8.45
Telepathy+8% Synergy
$0.62
Curse of Unbinding+8% Synergy
$1.25
Annex+8% Synergy
$0.28
Volition Reins+8% Synergy
$0.10
Diplomatic Immunity+8% Synergy
$1.20
Take Possession+7% Synergy
$0.22
Back to Basics+6% Synergy
$5.59
Mirrormade+6% Synergy
$1.41
As Foretold+5% Synergy
$1.31
Merrow Commerce+5% Synergy
$8.27
Followed Footsteps+5% Synergy
$2.95
Kiora Bests the Sea God+4% Synergy
$8.53
Imprisoned in the Moon+3% Synergy
$0.16
Copy Artifact+2% Synergy
Omniscience+1% Synergy
$5.19
Wizard Class-11% Synergy
$1.34
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Empress Galina to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage+18% Synergy
$0.98
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+40% Synergy
$49.50
Arcane Lighthouse+38% Synergy
$9.12
Detection Tower+30% Synergy
$1.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+27% Synergy
$35.89
Temple of the False God+8% Synergy
$0.15
Halimar Depths+7% Synergy
$0.37
Maze of Ith+6% Synergy
$7.45
Coral Atoll+6% Synergy
$0.53
Command Beacon+5% Synergy
$5.76
Thespian's Stage+5% Synergy
$0.51
Strip Mine+4% Synergy
$18.89
Hall of Storm Giants+3% Synergy
$0.48
Castle Vantress+1% Synergy
$0.24
Academy Ruins+1% Synergy
$10.78
Terrain Generator+1% Synergy
$2.98
Mystic Sanctuary0% Synergy
$1.39
Rivendell0% Synergy
$1.04
Reliquary Tower-1% Synergy
$2.59
Otawara, Soaring City-1% Synergy
$18.65
Lonely Sandbar-3% Synergy
$0.09
Mistrise Village-3% Synergy
$5.94
Archway of Innovation-4% Synergy
$0.97
War Room-5% Synergy
$2.85
Rogue's Passage-7% Synergy
$0.32
Urza's Saga-8% Synergy
$41.89
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patriar's Seal+44% Synergy
$3.14
Thran Dynamo+17% Synergy
$2.70
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+14% Synergy
$16.23
Nyx Lotus+13% Synergy
$4.92
Throne of Eldraine+12% Synergy
$20.12
Gilded Lotus+11% Synergy
$1.13
Caged Sun+9% Synergy
$3.60
Extraplanar Lens+7% Synergy
$8.02
Sol Ring+5% Synergy
$1.24
Gauntlet of Power+4% Synergy
$4.19
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.17
Jeweled Lotus+2% Synergy
$31.25
Misleading Signpost+2% Synergy
$10.68
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
$1.34
Worn Powerstone+1% Synergy
$0.20
Mana Crypt+1% Synergy
$39.82
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.17
Arcane Signet-3% Synergy
$0.52
Chrome Mox-3% Synergy
$103.74
Midnight Clock-4% Synergy
$0.38
Basalt Monolith-5% Synergy
$3.81
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$1.15
Decanter of Endless Water-6% Synergy
$2.88
Mind Stone-8% Synergy
$0.21
Everflowing Chalice-10% Synergy
$0.24
Lands
The mana base foundation for Empress Galina decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Glasspool Mimic+4% Synergy
$4.11
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.30
Island0% Synergy
$0.04
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.21
Snow-Covered Island0% Synergy
$0.80
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$13.93
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$15.70
Sea Gate Restoration-4% Synergy
$33.64
Sink into Stupor-12% Synergy
$7.87
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