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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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Redirect Lightning
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
85%synergy
Call of the Ring
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
80%synergy
The Black Gate
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
68%synergy
Barad-dûr
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
59%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Ringsight
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
56%synergy
The Ozolith
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Anger
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Warg Rider
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
83%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
74%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Wonder
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Moria Scavenger
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Bone Miser
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Saruman the White
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Ringwraiths
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Filth
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Taurean Mauler
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Grim Hireling
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Executioner
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Medicine
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Plating
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Commence the Endgame
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Claim the Precious
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Birthday Escape
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Treason of Isengard
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Widespread Brutality
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Foray of Orcs
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Summons of Saruman
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Dragon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Swarming of Moria
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Languish
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Monument to Endurance
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Library of Leng
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
25%synergy
March from the Black Gate
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
There and Back Again
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
All Will Be One
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Mount Doom
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
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