Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Optimized Control

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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
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
66%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Essence Flux
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Displacer Kitten
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Animate Dead
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Notion Thief
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Anger
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Phantasmal Image
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Norman Osborn
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sangromancer
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fell Specter
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Planar Incision
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Espers to Magicite
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Displace
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Dark Deal
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Stitch Together
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Electroduplicate
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Splash Portal
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Noetic Scales
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Liliana's Caress
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Necromancy
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Megrim
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Raiders' Wake
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Bandit's Talent
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Relic of Sauron
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Island
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion78 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Underground Sea
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Badlands
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy