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Nick Price
Oct 8, 2025
Nick Price
The Top 10 Most Played Grixis Cards in Commander
Which Grixis (blue, black, and red) cards see the most play in Commander? Let's find out, with our latest Top 10 Most Played.
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The Last Agni Kai
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Call of the Ring
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Barad-dûr
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
54%synergy
The Black Gate
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
March from the Black Gate
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Summons of Saruman
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Witch-king of Angmar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Moria Scavenger
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Nazgûl
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Warg Rider
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Anger
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Saruman the White
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Dunland Crebain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Skylord
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Norman Osborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hostage Taker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Likeness Looter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Saruman's Trickery
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Go for the Throat
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Medicine
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Stubborn Denial
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Consider
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Rewind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Nasty End
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Refute
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Foray of Orcs
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Treason of Isengard
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Widespread Brutality
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Claim the Precious
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Living Death
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mordor Muster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Swarming of Moria
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Wake the Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Languish
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lidless Gaze
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dark Deal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mindless Conscription
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Inherited Envelope
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mount Doom
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Oscorp Industries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
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