Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - cEDH

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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
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Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Entomb
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Force of Negation
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Aetherling
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Intuition
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Pact of Negation
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Underworld Breach
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Buried Alive
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Anger
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Tainted Pact
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Brain Freeze
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Flusterstorm
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Consultation
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Gamble
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Mana Vault
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Force of Will
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Asmodeus the Archfiend
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Displacer Kitten
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Endling
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Cavern Harpy
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Notion Thief
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Tree of Perdition
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Torchling
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Morphling
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Spider-Punk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Engineer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Divining Witch
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Oriq Loremage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Jace's Archivist
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Hateflayer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Gravecrawler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fatestitcher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Memnarch
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Empress Galina
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Pili-Pala
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sage of Hours
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Bat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Poxwalkers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Blood Vassal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Mental Misstep
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Essence Flux
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Dispel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Miscast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Rain of Filth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blur
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Daze
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Planar Incision
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Snap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Imperial Seal
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Flame
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Unmarked Grave
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Burning Inquiry
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Tormenting Voice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ransack the Lab
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Resentful Revelation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Notion Rain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-38%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nevinyrral's Disk
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Staff of Domination
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Defense Grid
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Lotus Petal
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Mox Diamond
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Badlands
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Underground Sea
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Volcanic Island
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Mana Confluence
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Swamp
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-56%synergy
Island
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-61%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mountain
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-63%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-35%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy