Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Shredder's Technique
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorform
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mnemonic Deluge
56%inclusion124 decks220 decks
55%synergy
Spelltwine
56%inclusion123 decks220 decks
55%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
54%inclusion119 decks220 decks
53%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion155 decks220 decks
53%synergy
Army of the Damned
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
49%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
52%inclusion115 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
55%inclusion121 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
45%inclusion100 decks220 decks
42%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
42%inclusion93 decks220 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion134 decks220 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion126 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
45%inclusion99 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Decree of Pain
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion66 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Cormela, Glamour Thief
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion74 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion69 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
30%inclusion66 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Oblivion Sower
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Thief of Sanity
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Galvanoth
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Omnispell Adept
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Hostage Taker
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Keen Duelist
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Drake
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Brainsurge
24%inclusion49 decks204 decks
23%synergy
Crosis's Charm
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Memory Plunder
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion38 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion35 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Siphon Insight
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Reverberate
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Unsubstantiate
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
-19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Grixis Charm
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Magma Opus
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
37%inclusion81 decks220 decks
34%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
36%inclusion79 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Blatant Thievery
36%inclusion79 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Volcanic Vision
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Worst Fears
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Time Stretch
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Clone Legion
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
18%inclusion37 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Expropriate
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
-13%synergy
Brass's Bounty
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Desire
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Stolen Identity
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Bribery
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Conscription
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Blood Money
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Necromantic Selection
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Howl of the Horde
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Profane Transfusion
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Stolen Goods
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Skull Storm
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Strionic Resonator
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Scroll Rack
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Wand of Wonder
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Shard
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Boots of Speed
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Fervor
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Flamekin Village
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
High Market
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion182 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion176 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
58%inclusion127 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
55%inclusion121 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion104 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion88 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion214 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion211 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion208 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion207 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion141 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion131 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion117 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion113 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion102 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion99 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
41%inclusion91 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion91 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion70 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion70 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion66 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion43 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion38 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
18%inclusion37 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion35 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Maestros Theater
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-3%synergy