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
94%inclusion261 decks278 decks
87%synergy
Port Razer
90%inclusion249 decks278 decks
84%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
88%inclusion245 decks278 decks
82%synergy
Hostage Taker
87%inclusion242 decks278 decks
77%synergy
Corsair Captain
80%inclusion222 decks278 decks
75%synergy
Admiral Beckett Brass
79%inclusion220 decks278 decks
74%synergy
Skeleton Crew
77%inclusion213 decks278 decks
74%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
79%inclusion221 decks278 decks
74%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
77%inclusion215 decks278 decks
70%synergy
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
77%inclusion214 decks278 decks
70%synergy
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
79%inclusion221 decks278 decks
68%synergy
Forerunner of the Coalition
73%inclusion204 decks278 decks
69%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
71%inclusion198 decks278 decks
66%synergy
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion198 decks278 decks
59%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
69%inclusion193 decks278 decks
65%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
69%inclusion192 decks278 decks
63%synergy
Gemcutter Buccaneer
68%inclusion190 decks278 decks
64%synergy
Merchant Raiders
67%inclusion187 decks278 decks
64%synergy
Roaming Throne
66%inclusion184 decks278 decks
57%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion182 decks278 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion194 decks278 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion177 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion157 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion143 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion105 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion74 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion66 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion47 decks278 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Zara, Renegade Recruiter
64%inclusion179 decks278 decks
58%synergy
Pirated Copy
63%inclusion175 decks278 decks
61%synergy
Broadside Bombardiers
63%inclusion175 decks278 decks
60%synergy
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
63%inclusion174 decks278 decks
59%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
63%inclusion174 decks278 decks
59%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
62%inclusion172 decks278 decks
59%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
61%inclusion169 decks278 decks
57%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
60%inclusion167 decks278 decks
55%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion165 decks278 decks
54%synergy
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
59%inclusion88 decks149 decks
55%synergy
Warkite Marauder
58%inclusion160 decks278 decks
54%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
54%inclusion151 decks278 decks
51%synergy
Timestream Navigator
54%inclusion151 decks278 decks
51%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
50%inclusion139 decks278 decks
46%synergy
Edward Kenway
42%inclusion63 decks149 decks
41%synergy
Captivating Crew
37%inclusion104 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Spectral Sailor
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
27%inclusion75 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
26%inclusion72 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Fathom Fleet Captain
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Dire Fleet Ravager
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Wonder
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Soul Diviner
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
17%inclusion48 decks278 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
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Gutless Plunderer
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Breeches, the Blastmaker
15%inclusion31 decks204 decks
14%synergy
Azure Fleet Admiral
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Staunch Crewmate
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Daring Saboteur
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Singer
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Titan of Littjara
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Departed Deckhand
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Lightning-Rig Crew
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Coastline Marauders
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Dire Fleet Poisoner
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Storm Fleet Sprinter
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Fain, the Broker
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion136 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
47%inclusion132 decks278 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion128 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion125 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion119 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion106 decks278 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion74 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Siren's Ruse
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Lethal Scheme
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
-22%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
-17%synergy
Fiery Cannonade
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Swindle
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
-18%synergy
Lookout's Dispersal
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
51%inclusion143 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Buried Alive
49%inclusion137 decks278 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion135 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion116 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion108 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Palisade
37%inclusion103 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Blood Money
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Dominance
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Back in Town
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
5%synergy
March of the Drowned
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Walk the Plank
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Haunting Voyage
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Indomitable
60%inclusion168 decks278 decks
54%synergy
Herald's Horn
55%inclusion154 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Bident of Thassa
39%inclusion109 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
32%inclusion89 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Power Conduit
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
14%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
12%synergy
The Belligerent
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Map
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
-16%synergy
Jackdaw
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Everflowing Well
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
51%inclusion141 decks278 decks
45%synergy
Shared Animosity
39%inclusion108 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Revel in Riches
39%inclusion108 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Double Down
36%inclusion74 decks204 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
21%inclusion59 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Coastal Piracy
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Teval's Judgment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Molten Echoes
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Daring Piracy
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Ballad of the Black Flag
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Minotaur Pirate
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion106 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion105 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Nesting Grounds
35%inclusion98 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion65 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
-23%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
1%synergy
High Market
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Restless Reef
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion261 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion259 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion124 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion121 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion111 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion109 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion109 decks278 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion90 decks278 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
23%inclusion65 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
-13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion265 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion262 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion256 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion254 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion235 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
84%inclusion233 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
82%inclusion227 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion215 decks278 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion214 decks278 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
76%inclusion210 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Xander's Lounge
73%inclusion202 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion194 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion186 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion184 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
66%inclusion183 decks278 decks
59%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion158 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
56%inclusion157 decks278 decks
42%synergy
Underground Sea
56%inclusion156 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion155 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
55%inclusion153 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion150 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
47%inclusion132 decks278 decks
42%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
44%inclusion122 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion120 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion96 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion93 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion93 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion89 decks278 decks
-10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion85 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
-25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion65 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
-17%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Port of Karfell
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
4%synergy