Crosis, the Purger (Commander) - Budget Discard

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Syphon Mind
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Dream Salvage
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Scythe Specter
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Raiders' Wake
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Fell Specter
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Urgoros, the Empty One
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Abyssal Specter
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Blazing Specter
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Megrim
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Sangromancer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
The Raven Man
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Terminate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Guul Draz Specter
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Blizzard Specter
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Skull Rend
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Liliana's Specter
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Lavaborn Muse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Dimir Cutpurse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Necrogoyf
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Doomsday Specter
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Hollow Specter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Consuming Aberration
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Burglar Rat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Silent Specter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Nightveil Specter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Thief of Sanity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Hollow Marauder
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Perforating Artist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Siren of the Silent Song
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reaper of Night
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Dreamstealer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Needle Specter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shimian Specter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Gastal Raider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Specter of the Fens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Whispering Specter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Scholar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hellfire Mongrel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Asylum Visitor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Reaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sire of Insanity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Drainpipe Vermin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dreadwing Scavenger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Specter of Mortality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Immersturm Predator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fanatic of the Harrowing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bismuth Mindrender
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Horrid Shadowspinner
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Hostile Investigator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Soul Manipulation
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Crosis's Charm
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Recoil
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Rakdos Charm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Perplex
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Bedevil
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cancel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Murder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Grixis Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Venom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cremate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Annul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Aether Spike
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Failed Fording
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cruel Ultimatum
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Blightning
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos's Return
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Unnerve
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Duress
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Temporal Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vicious Rumors
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Delirium Skeins
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Mind Rot
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bad Deal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Whispering Madness
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Demogorgon's Clutches
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Seeker's Folly
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Crux of Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Go Blank
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Distress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Pillage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dreadbore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Final Act
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Specter's Shroud
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Torture
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Glasses of Urza
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Ripclaw Wrangler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Rack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gem of Becoming
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phantom Blade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Pain Magnification
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Telepathy
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Bandit's Talent
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Larceny
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Triple Triad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Waste Not
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Aqueous Form
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Dread
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Seer's Vision
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Aether Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Favorable Winds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Oppression
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Elder Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Quest for the Necropolis
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Eldraine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Restless Spire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Sisay's Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Landscape
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Theater
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Grixis Panorama
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Isle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Tainted Peak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Fetid Pools
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Dismal Backwater
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Murky Sewer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Soured Springs
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy