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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Puppet Master, String Puller
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Iron Man, Futurist Paragon
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Vibranium Mining Mech
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
The Great Mound
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
77%inclusion266 decks344 decks
75%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
70%inclusion242 decks344 decks
70%synergy
Hot Pursuit
67%inclusion231 decks344 decks
67%synergy
Shiny Impetus
67%inclusion231 decks344 decks
65%synergy
The Sound of Drums
63%inclusion215 decks344 decks
62%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
62%inclusion213 decks344 decks
61%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
60%inclusion205 decks344 decks
59%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
59%inclusion202 decks344 decks
58%synergy
Renegade Silent
58%inclusion198 decks344 decks
57%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
58%inclusion198 decks344 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
56%inclusion194 decks344 decks
56%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
56%inclusion194 decks344 decks
52%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
52%inclusion178 decks344 decks
50%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
51%inclusion176 decks344 decks
50%synergy
Academy Manufactor
51%inclusion176 decks344 decks
50%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
47%inclusion161 decks344 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion160 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
45%inclusion155 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
45%inclusion154 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Agitator Ant
45%inclusion154 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
44%inclusion152 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
43%inclusion147 decks344 decks
42%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
40%inclusion139 decks344 decks
39%synergy
Entity Tracker
37%inclusion119 decks321 decks
36%synergy
Geode Rager
36%inclusion125 decks344 decks
36%synergy
Life of the Party
35%inclusion121 decks344 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
34%inclusion118 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
34%inclusion117 decks344 decks
32%synergy
Death Kiss
34%inclusion116 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
33%inclusion115 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
33%inclusion114 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Sly Instigator
33%inclusion114 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion108 decks344 decks
31%synergy
Martha Jones
30%inclusion104 decks344 decks
30%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
30%inclusion103 decks344 decks
29%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
26%inclusion91 decks344 decks
26%synergy
Vislor Turlough
26%inclusion90 decks344 decks
26%synergy
Sontaran General
24%inclusion83 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
23%inclusion80 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
23%inclusion79 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
22%inclusion77 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
20%inclusion69 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion69 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion69 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion64 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
16%inclusion56 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion55 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
15%inclusion51 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion47 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion45 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Havoc Eater
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
11%inclusion38 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion38 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Taunting Kobold
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Marionette Master
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion145 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion106 decks344 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion96 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion96 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion81 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion80 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion76 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Essence Flux
22%inclusion74 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
21%inclusion71 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion67 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
16%inclusion54 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
14%inclusion47 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Planar Incision
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
-9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
2%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
-0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Return the Favor
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion151 decks344 decks
-0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion147 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
29%synergy
Maestros Confluence
29%inclusion99 decks344 decks
28%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion82 decks344 decks
22%synergy
Rise and Shine
19%inclusion65 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
19%inclusion65 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
18%inclusion61 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion47 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion45 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
-10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Fast Forward
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Asinine Antics
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Besmirch
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
-0%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion125 decks344 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion101 decks344 decks
-0%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
28%inclusion97 decks344 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion96 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion71 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion68 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion68 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
42%inclusion143 decks344 decks
38%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
40%inclusion138 decks344 decks
40%synergy
Day of the Moon
37%inclusion127 decks344 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
37%inclusion126 decks344 decks
22%synergy
Psychic Impetus
35%inclusion119 decks344 decks
34%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
28%inclusion97 decks344 decks
28%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
28%inclusion54 decks195 decks
27%synergy
Popular Entertainer
26%inclusion90 decks344 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
20%inclusion70 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Acquired Mutation
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Coercive Impetus
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Maximum Carnage
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Production
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Changing Loyalty
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion117 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion88 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion88 decks344 decks
-10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion85 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19%inclusion65 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion316 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion282 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion212 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion191 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion190 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion159 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion152 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion149 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
39%inclusion135 decks344 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion134 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
31%inclusion106 decks344 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion70 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion61 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion38 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion340 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Island
99%inclusion339 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion338 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion324 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion235 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion231 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion184 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion164 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion162 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion161 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion161 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion146 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion133 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion132 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion125 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion123 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion110 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
32%inclusion109 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
31%inclusion108 decks344 decks
-15%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion106 decks344 decks
-17%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion105 decks344 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion103 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion102 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion98 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
28%inclusion96 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion95 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion94 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion94 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion90 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion88 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion86 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion86 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion84 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion80 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion79 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion74 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion74 decks344 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion73 decks344 decks
-14%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion67 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion51 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion45 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion45 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion42 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion42 decks344 decks
1%synergy