Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - Voltron

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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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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aetherling
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Torchling
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Cavern Harpy
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Morphling
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Endling
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Anger
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Buried Alive
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Perdition
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Essence Flux
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Hateflayer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Intuition
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Oriq Loremage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Pack Rat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Pili-Pala
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Argent Sphinx
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Jace's Archivist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Eater of the Dead
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Ovinomancer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Anthroplasm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Omen Hawker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blighted Bat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Assassin Initiate
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Avatar of Woe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Memnarch
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
Skirge Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sage of Hours
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Jodah's Avenger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pestilent Souleater
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Farmstead Gleaner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Patron of the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shriekdiver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Planar Incision
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Filter Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Perplex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wash Away
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Careful Study
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Unmarked Grave
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Burning Inquiry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Final Parting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Necromantic Selection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Roadside Blowout
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Staff of Domination
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mirage Mirror
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Collector's Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wand of Wonder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Heartstone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Trading Post
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Training Grounds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Counterbalance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Monastery Siege
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Karn Liberated
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of Whispers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Seat of the Synod
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Multiversal Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Flamekin Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Island
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grixis Panorama
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Theater
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-23%synergy