The Rani (Commander) - Core

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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Coercive Impetus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Changing Loyalty
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Abstract Performance
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
77%inclusion267 decks346 decks
75%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
71%inclusion245 decks346 decks
70%synergy
Hot Pursuit
67%inclusion233 decks346 decks
67%synergy
Shiny Impetus
68%inclusion234 decks346 decks
66%synergy
The Sound of Drums
64%inclusion220 decks346 decks
63%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
61%inclusion212 decks346 decks
60%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
61%inclusion210 decks346 decks
60%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
59%inclusion204 decks346 decks
58%synergy
Renegade Silent
58%inclusion200 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
58%inclusion200 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
57%inclusion198 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
57%inclusion198 decks346 decks
53%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
52%inclusion179 decks346 decks
50%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
51%inclusion175 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
50%inclusion173 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Academy Manufactor
49%inclusion169 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion163 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
47%inclusion162 decks346 decks
46%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
45%inclusion157 decks346 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion156 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
45%inclusion155 decks346 decks
44%synergy
Agitator Ant
45%inclusion155 decks346 decks
44%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
44%inclusion153 decks346 decks
44%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
40%inclusion135 decks334 decks
39%synergy
Entity Tracker
37%inclusion115 decks307 decks
36%synergy
Life of the Party
37%inclusion128 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Geode Rager
36%inclusion126 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion125 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion122 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
35%inclusion121 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Death Kiss
34%inclusion119 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
34%inclusion118 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Sly Instigator
34%inclusion117 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion112 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Martha Jones
31%inclusion108 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Vislor Turlough
26%inclusion91 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Sontaran General
25%inclusion87 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
25%inclusion86 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
23%inclusion79 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
23%inclusion78 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
21%inclusion73 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion71 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion58 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Havoc Eater
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Taunting Kobold
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion147 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion108 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion82 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Essence Flux
23%inclusion81 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion77 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion75 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion60 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
17%inclusion58 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion46 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Demand Answers
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Displace
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion144 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Confluence
31%inclusion106 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
29%inclusion100 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Mob Rule
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Rise and Shine
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Fast Forward
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Asinine Antics
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Ember Island Production
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Besmirch
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Money
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion125 decks346 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion101 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion71 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion67 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion21 decks334 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
41%inclusion143 decks346 decks
38%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
40%inclusion139 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Day of the Moon
38%inclusion132 decks346 decks
38%synergy
Psychic Impetus
36%inclusion123 decks346 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion123 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
30%inclusion53 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
29%inclusion100 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Popular Entertainer
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion73 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Acquired Mutation
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Gossip's Talent
14%inclusion46 decks329 decks
13%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Maximum Carnage
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Public Enemy
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Clan Crafter
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion115 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion86 decks341 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion87 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion86 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19%inclusion67 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
-8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion319 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion281 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion213 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion191 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion190 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion166 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion161 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion158 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion139 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
40%inclusion137 decks346 decks
38%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
32%inclusion109 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion45 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion343 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion342 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion341 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion325 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion237 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion232 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion181 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion164 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion163 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion161 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion160 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion145 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion135 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion129 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion122 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion121 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion113 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion110 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
31%inclusion106 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Steam Vents
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion103 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion103 decks346 decks
-18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
29%inclusion102 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
28%inclusion98 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion97 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion92 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion87 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion86 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion77 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion76 decks346 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion74 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion71 decks346 decks
-12%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion45 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion45 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
8%synergy