Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander)

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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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Joo Dee, One of Many
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.0%inclusion4 decks387 decks
-6%synergy
Abandon Attachments
0.8%inclusion3 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Baboon Spirit
0.7%inclusion1 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
0.7%inclusion1 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aetherling
87%inclusion1.56K decks1.78K decks
87%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
81%inclusion1.44K decks1.78K decks
80%synergy
Torchling
69%inclusion1.23K decks1.78K decks
68%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
68%inclusion1.21K decks1.78K decks
67%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
68%inclusion1.21K decks1.78K decks
67%synergy
Endling
64%inclusion1.15K decks1.78K decks
64%synergy
Buried Alive
66%inclusion1.19K decks1.78K decks
63%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
62%inclusion1.11K decks1.78K decks
62%synergy
Anger
70%inclusion1.25K decks1.78K decks
59%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
59%inclusion1.06K decks1.78K decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
70%inclusion1.25K decks1.78K decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion1.10K decks1.78K decks
44%synergy
Cavern Harpy
57%inclusion1.02K decks1.78K decks
57%synergy
Staff of Domination
55%inclusion987 decks1.78K decks
55%synergy
Oriq Loremage
55%inclusion975 decks1.78K decks
54%synergy
Hateflayer
54%inclusion955 decks1.78K decks
53%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
52%inclusion928 decks1.78K decks
52%synergy
Tree of Perdition
51%inclusion915 decks1.78K decks
51%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
49%inclusion878 decks1.78K decks
48%synergy
Morphling
49%inclusion876 decks1.78K decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
27%inclusion488 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion466 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion441 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion390 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion369 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion334 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion290 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion220 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion192 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion187 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Shauku, Endbringer
46%inclusion820 decks1.78K decks
46%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
46%inclusion595 decks1.31K decks
45%synergy
Pili-Pala
45%inclusion809 decks1.78K decks
45%synergy
Pack Rat
39%inclusion687 decks1.78K decks
36%synergy
Jace's Archivist
38%inclusion669 decks1.78K decks
31%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion588 decks1.78K decks
25%synergy
Eater of the Dead
33%inclusion581 decks1.78K decks
32%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
32%inclusion576 decks1.78K decks
32%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
31%inclusion557 decks1.78K decks
31%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
31%inclusion548 decks1.78K decks
30%synergy
Ovinomancer
29%inclusion526 decks1.78K decks
29%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
27%inclusion410 decks1.49K decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion176 decks685 decks
18%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
25%inclusion454 decks1.78K decks
25%synergy
Argent Sphinx
24%inclusion427 decks1.78K decks
24%synergy
Soliton
21%inclusion380 decks1.78K decks
21%synergy
Avatar of Woe
21%inclusion376 decks1.78K decks
21%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
21%inclusion369 decks1.78K decks
21%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
20%inclusion359 decks1.78K decks
20%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
20%inclusion359 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Anthroplasm
18%inclusion328 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
18%inclusion316 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Blighted Bat
18%inclusion313 decks1.78K decks
17%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
17%inclusion312 decks1.78K decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion299 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion299 decks1.78K decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion296 decks1.78K decks
16%synergy
Patron of the Moon
16%inclusion290 decks1.78K decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
16%inclusion287 decks1.78K decks
-10%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
16%inclusion280 decks1.78K decks
15%synergy
Dralnu, Lich Lord
15%inclusion270 decks1.78K decks
15%synergy
Blood Vassal
15%inclusion270 decks1.78K decks
15%synergy
Sage of Hours
15%inclusion269 decks1.78K decks
15%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion256 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
14%inclusion253 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Skyship Stalker
14%inclusion246 decks1.78K decks
14%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
13%inclusion232 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
13%inclusion223 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Bazaar
12%inclusion218 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
12%inclusion208 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
11%inclusion205 decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Likeness Looter
11%inclusion203 decks1.78K decks
9%synergy
Infernal Denizen
11%inclusion202 decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion201 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
11%inclusion196 decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Farmstead Gleaner
11%inclusion196 decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Blood Pet
10%inclusion186 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Triskelion
10%inclusion180 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Myr Propagator
10%inclusion176 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
10%inclusion174 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Entomb
48%inclusion856 decks1.78K decks
42%synergy
Essence Flux
48%inclusion849 decks1.78K decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion754 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
37%inclusion661 decks1.78K decks
29%synergy
Planar Incision
34%inclusion604 decks1.78K decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion558 decks1.78K decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion555 decks1.78K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
30%inclusion535 decks1.78K decks
23%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion448 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
24%inclusion434 decks1.78K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion421 decks1.78K decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion380 decks1.78K decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion351 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Blur
20%inclusion349 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion290 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion286 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion278 decks1.78K decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion254 decks1.78K decks
-20%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion234 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion233 decks1.78K decks
-13%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion232 decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion223 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion211 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion204 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion181 decks1.78K decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion175 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion173 decks1.78K decks
-4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion170 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion143 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
9.3%inclusion122 decks1.31K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion153 decks1.78K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion151 decks1.78K decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.2%inclusion146 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.1%inclusion145 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Evacuation
7.6%inclusion136 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
7.5%inclusion134 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion110 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
7.1%inclusion127 decks1.78K decks
-10%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.0%inclusion124 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Consider
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Thought Scour
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Excavation
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion109 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Crosis's Charm
5.9%inclusion105 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Displace
5.8%inclusion104 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.3%inclusion95 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.2%inclusion92 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.2%inclusion92 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
42%inclusion745 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion689 decks1.78K decks
-7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
37%inclusion654 decks1.78K decks
35%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
27%inclusion482 decks1.78K decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion416 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion373 decks1.78K decks
-10%synergy
Careful Study
20%inclusion351 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Final Parting
17%inclusion306 decks1.78K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion302 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion226 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion248 decks1.78K decks
-10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion191 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion187 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion174 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.1%inclusion162 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Ransack the Lab
8.4%inclusion150 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.1%inclusion144 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
7.8%inclusion111 decks1.43K decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.6%inclusion136 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.6%inclusion135 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
7.5%inclusion133 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.0%inclusion107 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion101 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Notion Rain
5.3%inclusion95 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.0%inclusion90 decks1.78K decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
32%inclusion578 decks1.78K decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion549 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion506 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Mirage Mirror
28%inclusion497 decks1.78K decks
27%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
21%inclusion380 decks1.78K decks
21%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
13%inclusion224 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
11%inclusion196 decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion188 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
10%inclusion185 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Heartstone
10%inclusion176 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion176 decks1.78K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion169 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Shard
9.4%inclusion168 decks1.78K decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.4%inclusion149 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
7.7%inclusion137 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.2%inclusion129 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.2%inclusion128 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Mirror Box
7.0%inclusion124 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.2%inclusion110 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.7%inclusion101 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.6%inclusion100 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.5%inclusion99 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Insight Engine
5.5%inclusion27 decks488 decks
5%synergy
Trading Post
5.4%inclusion96 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.4%inclusion35 decks654 decks
3%synergy
Magewright's Stone
5.2%inclusion93 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
31%inclusion554 decks1.78K decks
30%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
23%inclusion412 decks1.78K decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion302 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion267 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion237 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.9%inclusion133 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Fervor
7.3%inclusion130 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
5.8%inclusion103 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.7%inclusion101 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.2%inclusion92 decks1.78K decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.1%inclusion108 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.7%inclusion101 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
52%inclusion928 decks1.78K decks
48%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion512 decks1.78K decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion397 decks1.78K decks
-13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion390 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion323 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion306 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
15%inclusion269 decks1.78K decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion269 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion216 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion187 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion185 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion184 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion148 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion176 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.2%inclusion147 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Flamekin Village
7.2%inclusion128 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion126 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.0%inclusion124 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion110 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion44 decks832 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion1.52K decks1.78K decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion1.46K decks1.78K decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
65%inclusion1.16K decks1.78K decks
62%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion858 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion853 decks1.78K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion846 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion839 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion822 decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion715 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion691 decks1.78K decks
-4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
24%inclusion431 decks1.78K decks
23%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion391 decks1.78K decks
20%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion307 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion305 decks1.78K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion210 decks1.78K decks
-4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
12%inclusion209 decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion190 decks1.78K decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion170 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion167 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.5%inclusion152 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion151 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion149 decks1.78K decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion121 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.2%inclusion110 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.65K decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion1.64K decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion1.61K decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.61K decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion1.08K decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
53%inclusion950 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion907 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion902 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion875 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion791 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion744 decks1.78K decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion695 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion694 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion688 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion678 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion673 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion662 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion657 decks1.78K decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion649 decks1.78K decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion596 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion577 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion549 decks1.78K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion463 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion452 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion415 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion393 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion396 decks1.78K decks
-9%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion380 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion377 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion357 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion357 decks1.78K decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion355 decks1.78K decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion353 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion344 decks1.78K decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion305 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion300 decks1.78K decks
-5%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion285 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion285 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion279 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion253 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion252 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion205 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion238 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion211 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion206 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion202 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion202 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion195 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion188 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion187 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy