Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge (Commander) - Budget 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
Boomerang Basics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spelltwine
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Army of the Damned
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Stolen Identity
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Rakdos Charm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Galvanoth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Etali, Primal Storm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion Sower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thief of Sanity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Perigee Beckoner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Enigma Drake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fear of the Dark
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Halo Forager
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Decadent Dragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Docent of Perfection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Omnispell Adept
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Curious Homunculus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Crosis's Charm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Fated Return
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Grixis Charm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Unsubstantiate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Insidious Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Brainsurge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Depressurize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Siphon Insight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Kami
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pharika's Libation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Price of Fame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Split Decision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Teachings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gale's Redirection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Burnt Offering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Magma Opus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Contact Other Plane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-35%synergy
Teach by Example
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Evacuation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Pain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Cruise
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Syphon Mind
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Volcanic Vision
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Chain Reaction
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Phthisis
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Blatant Thievery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Worst Fears
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Clone Legion
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Slave of Bolas
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Consuming Tide
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Brass's Bounty
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Maestros Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Heist
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decode Transmissions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Singularity Rupture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Hostile Takeover
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Skull Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Syphon Flesh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Extract from Darkness
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Acquire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dark Intimations
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rise from the Tides
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lavaspur Boots
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Boots of Speed
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Wand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Strider Harness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Footblade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Metallurgic Summonings
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Double Vision
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Triple Triad
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Melee
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Dilation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Font of Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Firemind's Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Covenant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Halimar Depths
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Solar Transformer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Grixis Panorama
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Opal Palace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Highland Lake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy