Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Fire Lord Azula
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Lost in Memories
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aminatou's Augury
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
51%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Expropriate
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
42%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Time Stretch
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Spelltwine
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Scroll Rack
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Blatant Thievery
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Army of the Damned
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Oblivion Sower
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Thief of Sanity
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Galvanoth
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Nalfeshnee
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Wildfire Eternal
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Omnispell Adept
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Hostage Taker
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Wandering Archaic
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Fate
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-13%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Siphon Insight
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Crosis's Charm
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Memory Plunder
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Fury Storm
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Bribery
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Mastery
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Decree of Pain
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Infinite
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Worst Fears
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Vision
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Stolen Identity
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Mind's Desire
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Trespass
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Skull Storm
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Acquire
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Conscription
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Strionic Resonator
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Shard
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Wand
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Mirari
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Strategy
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Court of Locthwain
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Tempest
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Ashling's Prerogative
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Flamekin Village
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion79 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion80 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion80 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion78 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion77 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
-15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
2%synergy