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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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Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
85%inclusion82 decks96 decks
76%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion94 decks96 decks
74%synergy
Nazgûl
72%inclusion69 decks96 decks
67%synergy
The Black Gate
67%inclusion64 decks96 decks
58%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
54%synergy
Living Death
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
51%synergy
Animate Dead
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
50%synergy
Barad-dûr
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
46%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion68 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Anger
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Ringsight
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Entomb
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
38%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
91%inclusion87 decks96 decks
77%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
84%inclusion81 decks96 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
24%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Moria Scavenger
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Wonder
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Bone Miser
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Warg Rider
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Norman Osborn
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Plating
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Medicine
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-17%synergy
Glorious Gale
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Consider
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Cast into the Fire
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Birthday Escape
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Claim the Precious
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Widespread Brutality
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Foray of Orcs
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Languish
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
39%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
-9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
24%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
9%synergy
March from the Black Gate
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Waste Not
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion93 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion92 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Inherited Envelope
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion95 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion92 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion89 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion88 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion71 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Mount Doom
72%inclusion69 decks96 decks
65%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion67 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion59 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion56 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
-19%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
-23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
7%synergy
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