Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.7%inclusion3 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Displacer Kitten
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
59%synergy
Essence Flux
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Waste Not
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
66%inclusion70 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Saw in Half
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
48%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
43%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Animate Dead
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Underworld Breach
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Notion Thief
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Phantasmal Image
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Generator Servant
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Anger
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Norman Osborn
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Sangromancer
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Blood Pet
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Brain Freeze
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Burnt Offering
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Planar Incision
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Mad
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Espers to Magicite
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Displace
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Twinflame
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Electroduplicate
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Counsel
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Molten Duplication
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Dark Deal
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-16%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Ringsight
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Change
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Splash Portal
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Persist
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Heat Shimmer
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Step Through
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Monument to Endurance
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Caress
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Megrim
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-16%synergy
Peat Bog
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion105 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion100 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
85%inclusion90 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
74%inclusion78 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion104 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Island
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion92 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion89 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion80 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion74 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Volcanic Island
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
-19%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
-19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
-36%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
-20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
-15%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
10%synergy