Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge (Commander) - Budget Exile

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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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Etali, Primal Storm
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Spelltwine
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Oblivion Sower
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Stolen Goods
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Thief of Sanity
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Siphon Insight
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Worst Fears
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Vision
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Terminate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Double Vision
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Hostage Taker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Galvanoth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Nightveil Specter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Wildfire Eternal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Robber of the Rich
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Intellect Devourer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Elder Brain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Decadent Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arvinox, the Mind Flail
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Omnispell Adept
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bismuth Mindrender
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mindclaw Shaman
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mezzio Mugger
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fathom Feeder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Magnus the Red
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Etrata, Deadly Fugitive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Crosis's Charm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Memory Plunder
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Unsubstantiate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Gale's Redirection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fated Return
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
See Double
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Geistwave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Telling Time
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Aethersnatch
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Doom Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vapor Snag
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Remand
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Teach by Example
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reenact the Crime
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Desertion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Army of the Damned
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Decree of Pain
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Stolen Identity
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Desire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Vision
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Blatant Thievery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Part the Waterveil
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Extract from Darkness
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Petty Larceny
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Xander's Pact
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Telemin Performance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Phthisis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Clone Legion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Skull Storm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Covetous Urge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dream Cache
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Necromantic Selection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Extract Brain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Intrusion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Heist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Conscription
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Breaking // Entering
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Wand of Wonder
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Rod of Absorption
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
River Song's Diary
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Boots of Speed
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Synthesis Pod
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Strionic Resonator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Brainstone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Timesifter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Pool
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Stolen Strategy
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Mind's Dilation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Font of Magic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Rogue Class
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Endless Evil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Court of Locthwain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Flamekin Village
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Izzet Signet
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Rakdos Signet
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Theater
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Grixis Panorama
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Escape Tunnel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Isle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-31%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy