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Empress Galina Stardates Borderless MTG card
SDS #6 · Art by Oliver Barrett
SDS set symbol, MythicStardates#6Mythic

Empress Galina

Legendary Creature · Merfolk Noble
TCGplayer market · SDS #6 nonfoil
$1.04 −92.6% −$12.93, 7 days
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30 days
−92.6%
EDHREC rank
#9,812 Down 116 in 30 days

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Empress Galina Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.04, down 92.6% over 7 days, down 92.6% over 30 days, down 92.0% over 90 days.

Empress Galina Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Empress Galina

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Empress Galina in Sealed Products

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Empress Galina Printings & Prices

Empress Galina has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

SDS set symbol, MythicSDS #6
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PLST set symbol, RarePLST #INV-54
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INV set symbol, RareINV #54
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #9998

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CoolStuffIncINV #54Nonfoil
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Empress Galina Rules Text & Legality

Empress Galina

{U}{U}, {T}: Gain control of target legendary permanent. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)

"If you don't surrender immediately, we'll begin targeting your cities. Respond."

Empress Galina is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Empress Galina has been reprinted 5 times.

  • Oct 2, 2000INV set symbol, RareInvasionINV #54
  • Oct 2, 2000INV set symbol, RareInvasion · foilINV #54
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair DropSLD #9998
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · foilSLD #9998
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #INV-54

Empress Galina in Commander

Empress Galina is the #9,812 most-played card on EDHREC, down 116 places over the last 30 days.

#9,812 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 116 in 30 days

Empress Galina FAQ

How much is Empress Galina worth?

Empress Galina is worth about $1.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Empress Galina legal in Commander?

Yes. Empress Galina is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Empress Galina been reprinted?

Yes. Empress Galina has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Empress Galina cheap?

Empress Galina trades at about $1.04; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,812 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Empress Galina?

Cards that fill a similar role include Willow Satyr, Memnarch, Beguiler of Wills.