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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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Arcanis the Omnipotent
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
99%synergy
Aetherling
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
95%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Staff of Domination
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Torchling
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Morphling
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Hateflayer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Endling
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Anger
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Essence Flux
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Buried Alive
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Cavern Harpy
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Pili-Pala
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Oriq Loremage
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
45%synergy
Tree of Perdition
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Pack Rat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Ovinomancer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Spark Double
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Eater of the Dead
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Argent Sphinx
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Jace's Archivist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Blood Vassal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Blighted Bat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sage of Hours
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Myr Propagator
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Anthroplasm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Dralnu, Lich Lord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Soliton
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Farmstead Gleaner
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Royal Assassin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Jodah's Avenger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pestilent Souleater
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Likeness Looter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Patron of the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Assassin Initiate
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx of Magosi
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Xathrid Gorgon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Trazyn the Infinite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Entomb
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Fact or Fiction
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Planar Incision
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Careful Study
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Lively Dirge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Final Parting
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Necromantic Selection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirage Mirror
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Heartstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Reunion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Unable to Scream
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Flamekin Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Gilded Lotus
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Coveted Jewel
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Geoscope
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Grixis Panorama
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Maestros Theater
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy