Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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
Octopus Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Monument to Endurance
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Displacer Kitten
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Animate Dead
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Liliana's Caress
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Essence Flux
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Bone Miser
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Anger
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Sangromancer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Phantasmal Image
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Fell Specter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Mad
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Espers to Magicite
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Planar Incision
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Blur
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sacrifice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Undying Malice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Burnt Offering
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Dark Deal
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Syphon Mind
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Stitch Together
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Damnation
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Splash Portal
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Persist
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Promise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Howling Mine
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Megrim
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Court of Ambition
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Raiders' Wake
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Triple Triad
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Words of Waste
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Pain Magnification
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Talent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Great Furnace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Sauron
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Watery Grave
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Island
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Underground Sea
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Badlands
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Volcanic Island
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Xander's Lounge
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Thundering Falls
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Raucous Theater
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-34%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Oscorp Industries
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy