Empress Galina
$13.36
$13.36Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble
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Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1719
Current Rank
#1780
Last Week
#1609
Past 2 Years
Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Empress Galina.
Three blue decks and a goblin! Chulane vs Krenko vs Xyris vs Empress Galina EDH / CMDR game
First Sliver v Tovolar v Wort v Galina | High Power EDH | DCL S4:E3 | MTG Commander
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.
Divergent Equation+2% Synergy
$0.16
Echocasting Symposium+2% Synergy
$4.64
Flow State+2% Synergy
$2.55
Hydro-Channeler+0% Synergy
$0.18
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+71% Synergy
$4.45
Control Magic+64% Synergy
$0.90
Bribery+61% Synergy
$5.98
Blatant Thievery+58% Synergy
$5.05
Agent of Treachery+56% Synergy
$5.28
Desertion+52% Synergy
$0.95
Thieving Skydiver+49% Synergy
$0.37
Corrupted Conscience+47% Synergy
$1.76
Vedalken Shackles+47% Synergy
$7.52
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+45% Synergy
$0.19
Blue Sun's Twilight+45% Synergy
$0.48
Sower of Temptation+44% Synergy
$2.76
Ioreth of the Healing House+43% Synergy
$0.39
Lightning Greaves+29% Synergy
$4.39
Propaganda+27% Synergy
$3.12
Swiftfoot Boots+26% Synergy
$1.91
Sapphire Medallion+16% Synergy
$6.22
High Tide+16% Synergy
$1.91
Counterspell+12% Synergy
$3.62
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Rhystic Study+18% Synergy
$66.59
Cyclonic Rift+10% Synergy
$41.55
Consecrated Sphinx+9% Synergy
$34.55
Fierce Guardianship+7% Synergy
$58.38
Force of Will+5% Synergy
$64.60
Mystical Tutor+4% Synergy
$18.15
Narset, Parter of Veils+2% Synergy
$2.09
Ancient Tomb+2% Synergy
$129.20
Mana Vault0% Synergy
$109.60
The One Ring-2% Synergy
$108.23
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Empress Galina's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Aura Thief+41% Synergy
$15.45
Beguiler of Wills+40% Synergy
$2.31
Roil Elemental+37% Synergy
$13.48
Thada Adel, Acquisitor+36% Synergy
$19.44
Clever Impersonator+35% Synergy
$4.33
Thalakos Deceiver+35% Synergy
$2.29
Mind Flayer+34% Synergy
$0.29
Memnarch+31% Synergy
$6.36
Keiga, the Tide Star+29% Synergy
$0.26
Callous Oppressor+27% Synergy
$1.70
Marvin, Murderous Mimic+26% Synergy
$3.29
Aphetto Alchemist+26% Synergy
$3.37
Gilded Drake+24% Synergy
$189.24
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+20% Synergy
$33.52
Clone+19% Synergy
$0.57
Harbinger of the Seas+18% Synergy
$1.29
Phyrexian Metamorph+13% Synergy
$2.06
Defiler of Dreams+13% Synergy
$0.40
Fatespinner+13% Synergy
$9.36
Dominating Licid+12% Synergy
$1.62
Master Thief+12% Synergy
$0.12
Stunt Double+11% Synergy
$5.01
Mocking Doppelganger+8% Synergy
$4.67
Fatestitcher+8% Synergy
$0.96
Seasinger+8% Synergy
$0.22
Arcanis the Omnipotent+8% Synergy
$0.28
Perplexing Chimera+7% Synergy
$2.92
Cryptoplasm+7% Synergy
$0.58
Spark Double+7% Synergy
$10.15
Gogo, Master of Mimicry+7% Synergy
$3.41
Volatile Stormdrake+7% Synergy
$0.38
Body Double+6% Synergy
$0.31
Willbreaker+6% Synergy
$1.72
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir+6% Synergy
$2.18
Sakashima the Impostor+5% Synergy
$18.47
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+4% Synergy
$0.26
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+4% Synergy
$4.38
Burnished Hart+4% Synergy
$0.33
Tishana's Tidebinder+3% Synergy
$3.08
Glasspool Mimic+3% Synergy
$6.57
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+3% Synergy
$10.32
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+3% Synergy
$32.56
Phantasmal Image+2% Synergy
$4.71
High Fae Trickster+2% Synergy
$5.17
Spellskite0% Synergy
$8.06
Baral, Chief of Compliance-2% Synergy
$2.64
Solemn Simulacrum-3% Synergy
$0.30
Archaeomancer-5% Synergy
$0.36
Faerie Mastermind-5% Synergy
$9.95
Hullbreaker Horror-12% Synergy
$5.92
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Empress Galina safe.
Archmage's Charm+22% Synergy
$1.42
Mana Drain+18% Synergy
$55.81
Gather Specimens+18% Synergy
$1.48
Commandeer+14% Synergy
$3.45
Dominate+13% Synergy
$0.42
Aethersnatch+13% Synergy
$1.18
Disallow+9% Synergy
$1.74
See Double+9% Synergy
$0.75
Dramatic Reversal+8% Synergy
$0.50
Narset's Reversal+7% Synergy
$2.55
Fumble+7% Synergy
$0.55
Spelljack+7% Synergy
$1.57
Reins of Power+7% Synergy
$2.55
Cancel+6% Synergy
$0.32
Rewind+6% Synergy
$0.51
Negate+4% Synergy
$0.22
Mana Leak+4% Synergy
$0.36
Twincast+4% Synergy
$7.51
Polymorphist's Jest+4% Synergy
$5.80
Force of Negation+3% Synergy
$50.79
Dissipate+3% Synergy
$0.22
Aetherize+1% Synergy
$0.38
Arcane Denial+1% Synergy
$2.03
Cryptic Command+1% Synergy
$6.16
Aetherspouts+0% Synergy
$0.77
Brainstorm+0% Synergy
$1.43
Swan Song0% Synergy
$8.18
Blue Sun's Zenith0% Synergy
$2.52
Fact or Fiction-1% Synergy
$0.26
Dispel-1% Synergy
$0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse-1% Synergy
$1.96
Mystic Confluence-2% Synergy
$1.00
Pull from Tomorrow-2% Synergy
$0.23
Pact of Negation-3% Synergy
$18.30
Strix Serenade-3% Synergy
$1.71
Unwind-3% Synergy
$1.05
Dig Through Time-4% Synergy
$0.23
Muddle the Mixture-4% Synergy
$2.33
Three Steps Ahead-5% Synergy
$8.01
Pongify-5% Synergy
$1.71
Flow of Knowledge-6% Synergy
$0.30
Snap-8% Synergy
$3.42
Sink into Stupor-10% Synergy
$7.20
Opt-11% Synergy
$0.28
Resculpt-11% Synergy
$0.19
Rapid Hybridization-11% Synergy
$0.52
Reality Shift-13% Synergy
$0.24
Frantic Search-19% Synergy
$1.11
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Empress Galina's game plan and control the board.
Acquire+37% Synergy
$2.67
Mass Manipulation+32% Synergy
$1.76
Inevitable Betrayal+28% Synergy
$1.65
Tempted by the Oriq+19% Synergy
$0.26
Expropriate+17% Synergy
$14.27
Entrancing Melody+17% Synergy
$0.24
Subjugate the Hobbits+13% Synergy
$0.29
Rite of Replication+12% Synergy
$0.29
Sakashima's Will+8% Synergy
$0.35
Telemin Performance+6% Synergy
$0.70
Lullmage's Domination+5% Synergy
$0.07
Ponder+4% Synergy
$1.73
Wash Out+3% Synergy
$0.41
Stolen Identity+3% Synergy
$0.36
Clone Legion+2% Synergy
$3.62
Flow of Ideas+1% Synergy
$0.31
Curse of the Swine+0% Synergy
$0.33
Time Warp0% Synergy
$14.00
Merchant Scroll-2% Synergy
$5.50
Sea Gate Restoration-3% Synergy
$37.24
Treasure Cruise-3% Synergy
$0.24
Preordain-4% Synergy
$0.50
Solve the Equation-6% Synergy
$3.71
Windfall-6% Synergy
$4.94
Fabricate-11% Synergy
$9.53
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Thousand-Year Elixir+32% Synergy
$14.85
Illusionist's Bracers+28% Synergy
$5.10
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+16% Synergy
$3.87
Rings of Brighthearth+11% Synergy
$6.04
Magewright's Stone+11% Synergy
$7.73
Glaring Spotlight+10% Synergy
$1.89
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key+9% Synergy
$3.04
Mindslaver+7% Synergy
$5.46
Mirage Mirror+5% Synergy
$0.59
Helm of Possession+5% Synergy
$5.10
Neurok Stealthsuit+5% Synergy
$0.72
Mirror Box+5% Synergy
$5.60
Helm of the Host+4% Synergy
$11.25
Lithoform Engine+4% Synergy
$7.23
Isochron Scepter+4% Synergy
$14.36
Staff of Domination+3% Synergy
$10.59
Winter Moon+2% Synergy
$0.47
Waterbending Scroll0% Synergy
$0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble-4% Synergy
$0.30
The Water Crystal-4% Synergy
$3.49
Sensei's Divining Top-8% Synergy
$47.41
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Empress Galina's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Treachery+41% Synergy
$42.66
Confiscate+33% Synergy
$0.14
Mind Control+30% Synergy
$0.18
Mind's Dilation+22% Synergy
$5.50
Pemmin's Aura+21% Synergy
$11.10
Steal Enchantment+21% Synergy
$8.61
Freed from the Real+18% Synergy
$9.62
Kitnap+17% Synergy
$0.27
Steal Artifact+16% Synergy
$0.33
Leyline of Anticipation+13% Synergy
$8.34
Legacy's Allure+11% Synergy
$0.37
Unstoppable Plan+10% Synergy
$2.30
Persuasion+9% Synergy
$0.37
Dissipation Field+8% Synergy
$2.57
Telepathy+8% Synergy
$1.15
Annex+8% Synergy
$0.35
Volition Reins+8% Synergy
$0.20
Curse of Unbinding+8% Synergy
$1.20
In Bolas's Clutches+7% Synergy
$0.25
Mystic Remora+7% Synergy
$12.12
Diplomatic Immunity+7% Synergy
$4.54
Back to Basics+7% Synergy
$6.25
Take Possession+6% Synergy
$0.23
Mirrormade+5% Synergy
$2.08
Followed Footsteps+4% Synergy
$2.70
Impostor Syndrome+4% Synergy
$6.08
As Foretold+4% Synergy
$1.71
Kiora Bests the Sea God+4% Synergy
$8.22
Merrow Commerce+4% Synergy
$18.97
Imprisoned in the Moon+3% Synergy
$0.29
Copy Artifact+2% Synergy
Omniscience+0% Synergy
$6.57
Wizard Class-11% Synergy
$1.63
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Empress Galina to provide ongoing value and board presence.
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+37% Synergy
$62.97
Arcane Lighthouse+36% Synergy
$1.23
Detection Tower+25% Synergy
$2.96
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+24% Synergy
$51.80
Temple of the False God+8% Synergy
$0.33
Halimar Depths+6% Synergy
$0.35
Maze of Ith+5% Synergy
$11.00
Coral Atoll+5% Synergy
$0.56
Strip Mine+4% Synergy
$21.71
Thespian's Stage+4% Synergy
$0.56
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$7.19
Castle Vantress+1% Synergy
$0.28
Mystic Sanctuary+1% Synergy
$0.92
Rivendell+1% Synergy
$1.91
Otawara, Soaring City+0% Synergy
$30.54
Terrain Generator+0% Synergy
$2.21
Academy Ruins0% Synergy
$9.67
Mistrise Village-2% Synergy
$9.90
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$2.99
Lonely Sandbar-2% Synergy
$0.26
War Room-3% Synergy
$2.41
Archway of Innovation-4% Synergy
$0.64
Rogue's Passage-6% Synergy
$0.36
Urza's Saga-7% Synergy
$41.36
Seat of the Synod-13% Synergy
$0.64
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patriar's Seal+41% Synergy
$5.47
Thran Dynamo+18% Synergy
$5.50
Throne of Eldraine+13% Synergy
$35.66
Gilded Lotus+13% Synergy
$1.08
Nyx Lotus+12% Synergy
$5.85
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+11% Synergy
$20.66
Caged Sun+10% Synergy
$3.59
Extraplanar Lens+7% Synergy
$11.88
Sky Diamond+5% Synergy
$0.29
Sol Ring+5% Synergy
$3.30
Gauntlet of Power+3% Synergy
$4.25
Fellwar Stone+2% Synergy
$2.20
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
$0.37
Misleading Signpost+2% Synergy
$14.39
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
$0.33
Bender's Waterskin0% Synergy
$0.77
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$1.10
Basalt Monolith-2% Synergy
$3.70
Chrome Mox-2% Synergy
$167.83
Midnight Clock-3% Synergy
$0.63
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.50
Mind Stone-4% Synergy
$0.19
Decanter of Endless Water-5% Synergy
$4.01
Everflowing Chalice-10% Synergy
$0.32
Lands
The mana base foundation for Empress Galina decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Glasspool Mimic+3% Synergy
$6.57
Snow-Covered Island+2% Synergy
$0.95
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.21
Myriad Landscape+0% Synergy
$0.30
Island-1% Synergy
$2.00
Polluted Delta-1% Synergy
$19.48
Flooded Strand-1% Synergy
$16.09
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$37.32
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$36.78
Sea Gate Restoration-3% Synergy
$37.24
Hydroelectric Specimen-8% Synergy
$0.82
Sink into Stupor-10% Synergy
$7.20
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