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Empress Galina
Price tag $13.36

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Noble

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1719 Current Rank
#1780 Last Week
#1609 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Empress Galina.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Empress Galina decks.

Divergent Equation Divergent Equation
+2% Synergy $0.16
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $4.64
Flow State Flow State
+2% Synergy $2.55
Hydro-Channeler Hydro-Channeler
+0% Synergy $0.18
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
-1% Synergy $8.72

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Empress Galina's abilities and overall game plan.

Leyline of Singularity Leyline of Singularity
+71% Synergy $4.45
Control Magic Control Magic
+64% Synergy $0.90
Bribery Bribery
+61% Synergy $5.98
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+58% Synergy $5.05
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+56% Synergy $5.28
Desertion Desertion
+52% Synergy $0.95
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+49% Synergy $0.37
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+47% Synergy $1.76
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+47% Synergy $7.52
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+45% Synergy $5.75

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Empress Galina decks.

Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+45% Synergy $0.19
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+45% Synergy $0.48
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+44% Synergy $2.76
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+43% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+29% Synergy $4.39
Propaganda Propaganda
+27% Synergy $3.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.91
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+16% Synergy $6.22
High Tide High Tide
+16% Synergy $1.91
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+18% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $41.55
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+9% Synergy $34.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $58.38
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $64.60
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $18.15
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $2.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $109.60
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $108.23

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Empress Galina's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Aura Thief Aura Thief
+41% Synergy $15.45
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+40% Synergy $2.31
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+37% Synergy $13.48
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+36% Synergy $19.44
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+35% Synergy $4.33
Thalakos Deceiver Thalakos Deceiver
+35% Synergy $2.29
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+34% Synergy $0.29
Memnarch Memnarch
+31% Synergy $6.36
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+29% Synergy $0.26
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+27% Synergy $1.70
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+26% Synergy $3.29
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+26% Synergy $3.37
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+24% Synergy $189.24
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy $33.52
Clone Clone
+19% Synergy $0.57
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+18% Synergy $1.29
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+13% Synergy $2.06
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+13% Synergy $0.40
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+13% Synergy $9.36
Dominating Licid Dominating Licid
+12% Synergy $1.62
Master Thief Master Thief
+12% Synergy $0.12
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+11% Synergy $5.01
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+8% Synergy $4.67
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+8% Synergy $0.96
Seasinger Seasinger
+8% Synergy $0.22
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+8% Synergy $0.28
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+7% Synergy $2.92
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+7% Synergy $0.58
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $10.15
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $3.41
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+7% Synergy $0.38
Body Double Body Double
+6% Synergy $0.31
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+6% Synergy $1.72
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+6% Synergy $2.18
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+5% Synergy $18.47
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+4% Synergy $0.26
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+4% Synergy $4.38
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.33
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+3% Synergy $3.08
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $6.57
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+3% Synergy $10.32
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+3% Synergy $32.56
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+2% Synergy $4.71
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+2% Synergy $5.17
Spellskite Spellskite
0% Synergy $8.06
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-2% Synergy $2.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-5% Synergy $0.36
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-5% Synergy $9.95
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-12% Synergy $5.92

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Empress Galina safe.

Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+22% Synergy $1.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+18% Synergy $55.81
Gather Specimens Gather Specimens
+18% Synergy $1.48
Commandeer Commandeer
+14% Synergy $3.45
Dominate Dominate
+13% Synergy $0.42
Aethersnatch Aethersnatch
+13% Synergy $1.18
Disallow Disallow
+9% Synergy $1.74
See Double See Double
+9% Synergy $0.75
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+8% Synergy $0.50
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.55
Fumble Fumble
+7% Synergy $0.55
Spelljack Spelljack
+7% Synergy $1.57
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+7% Synergy $2.55
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.32
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.36
Twincast Twincast
+4% Synergy $7.51
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+4% Synergy $5.80
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $50.79
Dissipate Dissipate
+3% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.03
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+1% Synergy $6.16
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+0% Synergy $0.77
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+0% Synergy $1.43
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.18
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $2.52
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.26
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.96
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $1.00
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-2% Synergy $0.23
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $18.30
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-3% Synergy $1.71
Unwind Unwind
-3% Synergy $1.05
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-4% Synergy $0.23
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $2.33
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-5% Synergy $8.01
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.71
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-6% Synergy $0.30
Snap Snap
-8% Synergy $3.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $7.20
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.28
Resculpt Resculpt
-11% Synergy $0.19
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $0.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-13% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-19% Synergy $1.11

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Empress Galina's game plan and control the board.

Acquire Acquire
+37% Synergy $2.67
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+32% Synergy $1.76
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+28% Synergy $1.65
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+19% Synergy $0.26
Expropriate Expropriate
+17% Synergy $14.27
Entrancing Melody Entrancing Melody
+17% Synergy $0.24
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+13% Synergy $0.29
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+8% Synergy $0.35
Telemin Performance Telemin Performance
+6% Synergy $0.70
Lullmage's Domination Lullmage's Domination
+5% Synergy $0.07
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.73
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.41
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+3% Synergy $0.36
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+2% Synergy $3.62
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+1% Synergy $0.31
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+0% Synergy $0.33
Time Warp Time Warp
0% Synergy $14.00
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-2% Synergy $5.50
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $37.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.24
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.50
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $3.71
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.94
Fabricate Fabricate
-11% Synergy $9.53

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+32% Synergy $14.85
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+28% Synergy $5.10
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+16% Synergy $3.87
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+11% Synergy $6.04
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+11% Synergy $7.73
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+10% Synergy $1.89
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+9% Synergy $3.04
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+7% Synergy $5.46
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.59
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+5% Synergy $5.10
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+5% Synergy $0.72
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+5% Synergy $5.60
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $11.25
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $7.23
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $14.36
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+3% Synergy $10.59
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.47
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
0% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-4% Synergy $3.49
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-8% Synergy $47.41

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Empress Galina's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Treachery Treachery
+41% Synergy $42.66
Confiscate Confiscate
+33% Synergy $0.14
Mind Control Mind Control
+30% Synergy $0.18
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+22% Synergy $5.50
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+21% Synergy $11.10
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+21% Synergy $8.61
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+18% Synergy $9.62
Kitnap Kitnap
+17% Synergy $0.27
Steal Artifact Steal Artifact
+16% Synergy $0.33
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+13% Synergy $8.34
Legacy's Allure Legacy's Allure
+11% Synergy $0.37
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+10% Synergy $2.30
Persuasion Persuasion
+9% Synergy $0.37
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+8% Synergy $2.57
Telepathy Telepathy
+8% Synergy $1.15
Annex Annex
+8% Synergy $0.35
Volition Reins Volition Reins
+8% Synergy $0.20
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+8% Synergy $1.20
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $12.12
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+7% Synergy $4.54
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+7% Synergy $6.25
Take Possession Take Possession
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $2.08
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+4% Synergy $2.70
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $6.08
As Foretold As Foretold
+4% Synergy $1.71
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+4% Synergy $8.22
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+4% Synergy $18.97
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.29
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Omniscience Omniscience
+0% Synergy $6.57
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-11% Synergy $1.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Empress Galina to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
+17% Synergy $1.70

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+37% Synergy $62.97
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+36% Synergy $1.23
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+25% Synergy $2.96
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+24% Synergy $51.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.33
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+6% Synergy $0.35
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $11.00
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.56
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.71
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.19
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.92
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.91
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+0% Synergy $30.54
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+0% Synergy $2.21
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $9.67
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $9.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.99
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.26
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.41
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
-4% Synergy $0.64
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $41.36
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-13% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+41% Synergy $5.47
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $5.50
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+13% Synergy $35.66
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $1.08
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+12% Synergy $5.85
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+11% Synergy $20.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.59
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $11.88
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $3.30
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.37
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $14.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.77
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-2% Synergy $3.70
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $167.83
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $4.01
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-10% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Empress Galina decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $6.57
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $0.95
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
-1% Synergy $2.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $16.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $37.32
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $36.78
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $37.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-8% Synergy $0.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $7.20

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