Obeka, Brute Chronologist (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foggy Swamp Visions
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sneak Attack
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
91%synergy
Ideas Unbound
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Final Fortune
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Glorious End
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Last Chance
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Flameshadow Conjuring
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Warrior's Oath
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Starwinder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Zara, Renegade Recruiter
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Puppeteer Clique
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sedris, the Traitor King
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Hellkite Courser
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Mulldrifter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Auton Soldier
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Identity Thief
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Massacre Wurm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Anger
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Avaricious Dragon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Likeness Looter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Araumi of the Dead Tide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Quantum Riddler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fatestitcher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Broodbirth Viper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Discontinuity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Flame of Anor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Corpse Dance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Shallow Grave
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Cauldron Dance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Time Stop
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Urge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Come Back Wrong
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Buried Alive
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Corporeal Projection
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Twinflame
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Molten Duplication
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Persist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hate Mirage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Slave of Bolas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Final Parting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Request
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mimic Vat
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Blade of Selves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Psychic Vortex
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Dawn of the Dead
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Splinter Twin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mirror March
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Determined Iteration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Echoing Assault
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli Rai
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Field
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tomb Fortress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Blood Crypt
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Island
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Morphic Pool
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Thundering Falls
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Oscorp Industries
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy