Admiral Brass, Unsinkable (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
90%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Hostage Taker
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Port Razer
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Gemcutter Buccaneer
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Forerunner of the Coalition
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Admiral Beckett Brass
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
66%synergy
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Francisco, Fowl Marauder
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Merchant Raiders
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Skeleton Crew
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Broadside Bombardiers
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
57%synergy
The Indomitable
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Faithless Looting
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Corsair Captain
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Zara, Renegade Recruiter
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Pirated Copy
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Warkite Marauder
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Roaming Throne
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Edward Kenway
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Timestream Navigator
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Wonder
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Crew
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Fathom Fleet Captain
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Spectral Sailor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Dire Fleet Ravager
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Soul Diviner
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Kitesail Freebooter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Zephyr Singer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dire Fleet Neckbreaker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Coastline Marauders
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Mako
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Staunch Crewmate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Storm Fleet Sprinter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Deadeye Tracker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Departed Deckhand
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Tomb Robber
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Daring Saboteur
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Lackey
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Breeches, the Blastmaker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gutless Plunderer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Entomb
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Prismari Command
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Siren's Ruse
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Cannonade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Buried Alive
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Distant Melody
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Blood Money
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Back in Town
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Winternight Stories
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Haunting Voyage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
March of the Drowned
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Unearth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Final Parting
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Power Conduit
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Jackdaw
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
The Belligerent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Map
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Everflowing Well
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Boosted Sloop
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Kindred Discovery
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Shared Animosity
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Cover of Darkness
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Double Down
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Molten Echoes
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ballad of the Black Flag
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Daring Piracy
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Out of the Tombs
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Restless Reef
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The Black Gate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-30%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Island
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Cavern of Souls
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Badlands
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Underground Sea
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-30%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy