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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
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aetherling
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
87%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
84%synergy
Cavern Harpy
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Buried Alive
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Torchling
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Oriq Loremage
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Anger
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Morphling
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Perdition
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Unmarked Grave
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Eater of the Dead
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Endling
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Hateflayer
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Pack Rat
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Pili-Pala
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Jace's Archivist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Bazaar
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Ovinomancer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Soliton
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Dralnu, Lich Lord
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Memnarch
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Argent Sphinx
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Sage of Hours
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Anthroplasm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Avatar of Woe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Blighted Bat
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Skirge Familiar
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Skyship Stalker
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Patron of the Moon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Omen Hawker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Likeness Looter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Viashino Heretic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Planar Incision
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Charm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Blur
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Excavation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Stern Lesson
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Whispering Madness
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
By Force
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ransack the Lab
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Notion Rain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pendant of Prosperity
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Staff of Domination
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Mirage Mirror
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Netherborn Altar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sunstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Trading Post
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Shard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Training Grounds
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Flamekin Village
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Island
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Mountain
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-10%synergy