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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spelltwine
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Army of the Damned
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Stolen Identity
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Crosis's Charm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Decree of Pain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Phthisis
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Galvanoth
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Oblivion Sower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thief of Sanity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Enigma Drake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Drake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fear of the Dark
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Perigee Beckoner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Curious Homunculus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Docent of Perfection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Vile Mutilator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Lost Teeth
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Negate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Fated Return
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Grixis Charm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Insidious Will
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Unsubstantiate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Brainsurge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Wild Ricochet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Kami
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Depressurize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Downfall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Steam Augury
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Geistblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pharika's Libation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Price of Fame
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Magma Opus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Siphon Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Split Decision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-35%synergy
Supreme Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Supplant Form
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gale's Redirection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Burnt Offering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Grip of Desolation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Volcanic Vision
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Chain Reaction
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Clone Legion
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Blatant Thievery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Worst Fears
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Consuming Tide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Slave of Bolas
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Part the Waterveil
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rise from the Tides
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Skull Storm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Howl of the Horde
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-31%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Flesh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mass Mutiny
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Whelming Wave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Extract from Darkness
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Acquire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decode Transmissions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Singularity Rupture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Heist
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dark Intimations
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Incite Rebellion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bond of Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flood of Tears
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Connive // Concoct
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Boots of Speed
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Strider Harness
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Triple Triad
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Melee
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Dilation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Font of Magic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Firemind's Research
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Covenant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Halimar Depths
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-31%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Manalith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Solar Transformer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Temple of Deceit
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Dismal Backwater
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Grixis Panorama
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Theater
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Opal Palace
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Highland Lake
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Akoum Refuge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Study Hall
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-35%synergy