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%inclusion316 decks334 decks
87%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
89%inclusion296 decks334 decks
82%synergy
Port Razer
87%inclusion292 decks334 decks
82%synergy
Hostage Taker
88%inclusion293 decks334 decks
78%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
81%inclusion271 decks334 decks
75%synergy
Corsair Captain
80%inclusion266 decks334 decks
74%synergy
Admiral Beckett Brass
78%inclusion261 decks334 decks
73%synergy
Skeleton Crew
76%inclusion253 decks334 decks
73%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
78%inclusion262 decks334 decks
71%synergy
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
78%inclusion261 decks334 decks
71%synergy
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
80%inclusion267 decks334 decks
68%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
72%inclusion240 decks334 decks
66%synergy
Black Market Connections
72%inclusion240 decks334 decks
60%synergy
Forerunner of the Coalition
72%inclusion240 decks334 decks
68%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
69%inclusion232 decks334 decks
65%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
69%inclusion231 decks334 decks
63%synergy
Gemcutter Buccaneer
67%inclusion225 decks334 decks
63%synergy
Zara, Renegade Recruiter
66%inclusion221 decks334 decks
59%synergy
Roaming Throne
66%inclusion220 decks334 decks
56%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion217 decks334 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion226 decks334 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion213 decks334 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion185 decks334 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion168 decks334 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion125 decks334 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion96 decks334 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion80 decks334 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion59 decks334 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion46 decks334 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion45 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Merchant Raiders
65%inclusion217 decks334 decks
61%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
64%inclusion214 decks334 decks
60%synergy
Broadside Bombardiers
64%inclusion214 decks334 decks
61%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
63%inclusion212 decks334 decks
59%synergy
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
63%inclusion211 decks334 decks
59%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
62%inclusion206 decks334 decks
57%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
61%inclusion203 decks334 decks
57%synergy
Pirated Copy
60%inclusion201 decks334 decks
59%synergy
Warkite Marauder
59%inclusion197 decks334 decks
55%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion197 decks334 decks
53%synergy
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
58%inclusion92 decks159 decks
54%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
56%inclusion186 decks334 decks
52%synergy
Timestream Navigator
53%inclusion176 decks334 decks
49%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
51%inclusion172 decks334 decks
47%synergy
Edward Kenway
41%inclusion65 decks159 decks
40%synergy
Captivating Crew
37%inclusion122 decks334 decks
32%synergy
Spectral Sailor
31%inclusion103 decks334 decks
28%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
29%inclusion97 decks334 decks
27%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
28%inclusion93 decks334 decks
26%synergy
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
27%inclusion90 decks334 decks
23%synergy
Fathom Fleet Captain
26%inclusion87 decks334 decks
23%synergy
Dire Fleet Ravager
25%inclusion85 decks334 decks
23%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
25%inclusion82 decks334 decks
22%synergy
Wonder
22%inclusion72 decks334 decks
17%synergy
Soul Diviner
18%inclusion60 decks334 decks
17%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
17%inclusion58 decks334 decks
16%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Vaan, Street Thief
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Dire Fleet Neckbreaker
16%inclusion54 decks334 decks
15%synergy
Staunch Crewmate
16%inclusion52 decks334 decks
14%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
15%inclusion51 decks334 decks
11%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
15%inclusion51 decks334 decks
14%synergy
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
15%inclusion50 decks334 decks
14%synergy
Breeches, the Blastmaker
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Singer
14%inclusion47 decks334 decks
13%synergy
Daring Saboteur
14%inclusion47 decks334 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion46 decks334 decks
11%synergy
Azure Fleet Admiral
14%inclusion46 decks334 decks
13%synergy
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Departed Deckhand
13%inclusion42 decks334 decks
11%synergy
Gutless Plunderer
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Titan of Littjara
12%inclusion41 decks334 decks
12%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
12%inclusion39 decks334 decks
11%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fearless Swashbuckler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Mako
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Coastline Marauders
11%inclusion37 decks334 decks
10%synergy
Dire Fleet Poisoner
11%inclusion36 decks334 decks
10%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Lightning-Rig Crew
10%inclusion35 decks334 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Entomb
49%inclusion164 decks334 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion163 decks334 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion157 decks334 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion143 decks334 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion134 decks334 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion128 decks334 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion94 decks334 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion84 decks334 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion76 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion67 decks334 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion66 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Siren's Ruse
19%inclusion65 decks334 decks
18%synergy
Lethal Scheme
17%inclusion57 decks334 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion51 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion50 decks334 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion50 decks334 decks
-14%synergy
Evacuation
15%inclusion49 decks334 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion37 decks334 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion33 decks334 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion32 decks334 decks
-16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion32 decks334 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
9.3%inclusion31 decks334 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion29 decks334 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Cannonade
8.4%inclusion28 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.1%inclusion27 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Swindle
7.5%inclusion25 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.6%inclusion22 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.3%inclusion21 decks334 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Lookout's Dispersal
5.7%inclusion19 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.1%inclusion17 decks334 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
51%inclusion172 decks334 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion166 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
49%inclusion163 decks334 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion138 decks334 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion127 decks334 decks
14%synergy
Raise the Palisade
35%inclusion118 decks334 decks
33%synergy
Kindred Dominance
22%inclusion75 decks334 decks
18%synergy
Blood Money
21%inclusion70 decks334 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion62 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion61 decks334 decks
15%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion56 decks334 decks
14%synergy
Back in Town
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion47 decks334 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion45 decks334 decks
4%synergy
March of the Drowned
9.0%inclusion30 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.7%inclusion29 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Walk the Plank
8.7%inclusion29 decks334 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Chart a Course
7.5%inclusion25 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.2%inclusion24 decks334 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion24 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
7.2%inclusion24 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Haunting Voyage
6.6%inclusion22 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion21 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.4%inclusion18 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.1%inclusion17 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.1%inclusion17 decks334 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Indomitable
62%inclusion206 decks334 decks
55%synergy
Herald's Horn
54%inclusion181 decks334 decks
47%synergy
Bident of Thassa
41%inclusion136 decks334 decks
36%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
31%inclusion102 decks334 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion82 decks334 decks
-5%synergy
Power Conduit
21%inclusion69 decks334 decks
20%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
20%inclusion68 decks334 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Incubator
16%inclusion53 decks334 decks
12%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
16%inclusion52 decks334 decks
14%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
13%inclusion44 decks334 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion41 decks334 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Map
11%inclusion36 decks334 decks
9%synergy
The Belligerent
11%inclusion36 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Jackdaw
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion34 decks334 decks
-16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.3%inclusion31 decks334 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion28 decks334 decks
-4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion26 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.2%inclusion24 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.9%inclusion23 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.6%inclusion22 decks334 decks
3%synergy
The Everflowing Well
5.1%inclusion17 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
51%inclusion170 decks334 decks
45%synergy
Revel in Riches
39%inclusion131 decks334 decks
36%synergy
Shared Animosity
38%inclusion128 decks334 decks
35%synergy
Double Down
35%inclusion76 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion72 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
21%inclusion69 decks334 decks
19%synergy
Coastal Piracy
18%inclusion60 decks334 decks
14%synergy
Teval's Judgment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Storm the Vault
12%inclusion41 decks334 decks
10%synergy
Molten Echoes
12%inclusion39 decks334 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.4%inclusion28 decks334 decks
0%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.1%inclusion27 decks334 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.9%inclusion23 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion23 decks334 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Daring Piracy
6.3%inclusion21 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Ballad of the Black Flag
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Minotaur Pirate
5.7%inclusion19 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion130 decks334 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion127 decks334 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Grounds
34%inclusion113 decks334 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion98 decks334 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion82 decks334 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion82 decks334 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion72 decks334 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion70 decks334 decks
14%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
17%inclusion58 decks334 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion41 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion37 decks334 decks
-24%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion33 decks334 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion32 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.9%inclusion23 decks334 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion23 decks334 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.1%inclusion17 decks334 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion314 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion312 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion150 decks334 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion144 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion141 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion141 decks334 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion135 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion111 decks334 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion87 decks334 decks
23%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion74 decks334 decks
-13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion50 decks334 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.0%inclusion30 decks334 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.4%inclusion28 decks334 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion25 decks334 decks
-14%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion25 decks334 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.2%inclusion24 decks334 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion22 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.4%inclusion18 decks334 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion319 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion315 decks334 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion309 decks334 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion306 decks334 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion286 decks334 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion285 decks334 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion279 decks334 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion263 decks334 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion260 decks334 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion257 decks334 decks
43%synergy
Xander's Lounge
72%inclusion242 decks334 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion230 decks334 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion223 decks334 decks
60%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion222 decks334 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion219 decks334 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion192 decks334 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
56%inclusion187 decks334 decks
41%synergy
Underground Sea
56%inclusion186 decks334 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
55%inclusion184 decks334 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion184 decks334 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion177 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
46%inclusion155 decks334 decks
40%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion148 decks334 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
43%inclusion143 decks334 decks
37%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion115 decks334 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion110 decks334 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion99 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion98 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion105 decks334 decks
-13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
30%inclusion100 decks334 decks
-25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion100 decks334 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion88 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion92 decks334 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion80 decks334 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion79 decks334 decks
-17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion76 decks334 decks
-15%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion75 decks334 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion63 decks334 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion56 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion56 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion50 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion50 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion48 decks334 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion48 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Port of Karfell
14%inclusion48 decks334 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion45 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion44 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion42 decks334 decks
4%synergy