Mishra, Artificer Prodigy (Commander) - Shadowborn Apostles

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shadowborn Apostle
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
100%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
85%synergy
Biotransference
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
85%synergy
Thrumming Stone
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Echoing Return
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Prince of Thralls
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Fabricate
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Rune-Scarred Demon
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Forge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Harvester of Souls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Lord of the Void
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Welder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Lord of Change
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sower of Discord
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod the Uncaring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Slaanesh
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Master of Cruelties
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dream Devourer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos the Defiler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Plague Drone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Myr Retriever
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Inventor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Secret Salvage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Handling
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Haunting Voyage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Charge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Time Sieve
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Disruptor Flute
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Memory Vessel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Reflections of Littjara
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Liliana's Contract
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Possibility Storm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Molten Echoes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Pia's Revolution
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Double Down
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Island
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-31%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Landscape
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy