Admiral Brass, Unsinkable (Commander) - Expensive Pirates

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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
95%inclusion209 decks220 decks
88%synergy
Port Razer
91%inclusion201 decks220 decks
86%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
87%inclusion192 decks220 decks
81%synergy
Hostage Taker
87%inclusion192 decks220 decks
78%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
82%inclusion180 decks220 decks
76%synergy
Corsair Captain
80%inclusion176 decks220 decks
75%synergy
Admiral Beckett Brass
78%inclusion172 decks220 decks
73%synergy
Forerunner of the Coalition
76%inclusion168 decks220 decks
72%synergy
Skeleton Crew
75%inclusion165 decks220 decks
72%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
77%inclusion170 decks220 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
79%inclusion173 decks220 decks
67%synergy
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
77%inclusion169 decks220 decks
70%synergy
Gemcutter Buccaneer
72%inclusion159 decks220 decks
68%synergy
Merchant Raiders
72%inclusion159 decks220 decks
69%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
71%inclusion157 decks220 decks
67%synergy
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion157 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
71%inclusion156 decks220 decks
66%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
68%inclusion149 decks220 decks
62%synergy
Roaming Throne
65%inclusion143 decks220 decks
56%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion142 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion148 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion130 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion121 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
64%inclusion141 decks220 decks
61%synergy
Zara, Renegade Recruiter
63%inclusion139 decks220 decks
57%synergy
Broadside Bombardiers
63%inclusion139 decks220 decks
61%synergy
Pirated Copy
62%inclusion136 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
62%inclusion136 decks220 decks
59%synergy
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
61%inclusion100 decks163 decks
57%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
60%inclusion132 decks220 decks
57%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
60%inclusion131 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
59%inclusion129 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Warkite Marauder
57%inclusion125 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
54%inclusion118 decks220 decks
51%synergy
Timestream Navigator
54%inclusion118 decks220 decks
50%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
48%inclusion105 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
47%inclusion104 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Edward Kenway
40%inclusion65 decks163 decks
39%synergy
Captivating Crew
34%inclusion75 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
31%inclusion69 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Spectral Sailor
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Fathom Fleet Captain
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Vaan, Street Thief
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Dire Fleet Ravager
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Wonder
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Soul Diviner
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Dire Fleet Neckbreaker
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Staunch Crewmate
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Departed Deckhand
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Daring Saboteur
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
14%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Breeches, the Blastmaker
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Azure Fleet Admiral
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Coastline Marauders
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Gutless Plunderer
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Zephyr Singer
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Dire Fleet Captain
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Captain Vargus Wrath
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Titan of Littjara
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Dire Fleet Poisoner
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Storm Fleet Sprinter
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Lightning-Rig Crew
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion110 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
45%inclusion100 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion96 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Command
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Siren's Ruse
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
-13%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-24%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Cannonade
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
-16%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Swindle
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-17%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion110 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
38%inclusion84 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion78 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Blood Money
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Back in Town
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
March of the Drowned
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Walk the Plank
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Insurrection
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Indomitable
61%inclusion134 decks220 decks
55%synergy
Herald's Horn
55%inclusion122 decks220 decks
49%synergy
Bident of Thassa
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
35%inclusion78 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Power Conduit
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Incubator
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
12%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Jackdaw
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
9%synergy
The Belligerent
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Map
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
-17%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gathering Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Door of Destinies
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
50%inclusion109 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Shared Animosity
40%inclusion88 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Revel in Riches
36%inclusion79 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Double Down
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Cover of Darkness
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Coastal Piracy
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Storm the Vault
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Molten Echoes
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Daring Piracy
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ballad of the Black Flag
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
5%synergy
King Narfi's Betrayal
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Minotaur Pirate
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
41%inclusion91 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion75 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Restless Reef
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion203 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion203 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion99 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion88 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion85 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion84 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion70 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion37 decks150 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion215 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion209 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion209 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion205 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion183 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion182 decks220 decks
38%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion176 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion164 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
72%inclusion159 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion159 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Xander's Lounge
71%inclusion156 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
66%inclusion145 decks220 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion141 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion139 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
61%inclusion135 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion127 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion126 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion123 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
53%inclusion117 decks220 decks
38%synergy
Underground Sea
52%inclusion115 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Badlands
52%inclusion114 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
44%inclusion97 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
-21%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion70 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion66 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
-13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
-15%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Port of Karfell
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
4%synergy