The Rani (Commander) - Core

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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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Waterbender Ascension
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.4%inclusion2 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
80%inclusion286 decks356 decks
78%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
73%inclusion259 decks356 decks
72%synergy
Shiny Impetus
69%inclusion246 decks356 decks
67%synergy
The Sound of Drums
68%inclusion242 decks356 decks
67%synergy
Hot Pursuit
66%inclusion228 decks345 decks
66%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
64%inclusion228 decks356 decks
63%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
64%inclusion227 decks356 decks
63%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
63%inclusion224 decks356 decks
62%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
62%inclusion220 decks356 decks
61%synergy
Renegade Silent
59%inclusion211 decks356 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
60%inclusion212 decks356 decks
55%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
58%inclusion206 decks356 decks
57%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
55%inclusion196 decks356 decks
54%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
53%inclusion180 decks339 decks
52%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
52%inclusion186 decks356 decks
52%synergy
Agitator Ant
50%inclusion177 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion175 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
49%inclusion175 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Academy Manufactor
49%inclusion173 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
48%inclusion172 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
48%inclusion170 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
46%inclusion165 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Geode Rager
40%inclusion144 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Life of the Party
40%inclusion144 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
38%inclusion137 decks356 decks
37%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
38%inclusion114 decks300 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
38%inclusion134 decks356 decks
37%synergy
Death Kiss
36%inclusion129 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
36%inclusion124 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Sly Instigator
36%inclusion127 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Entity Tracker
36%inclusion97 decks273 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion118 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion117 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Martha Jones
32%inclusion114 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion109 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
29%inclusion102 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Sontaran General
28%inclusion98 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Vislor Turlough
27%inclusion95 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
25%inclusion88 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
19%inclusion67 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Havoc Eater
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
15%inclusion50 decks339 decks
15%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Taunting Kobold
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Junk Winder
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
8.2%inclusion27 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
40%inclusion144 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion115 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion102 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion92 decks356 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion92 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion92 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
24%inclusion85 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Essence Flux
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion54 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion35 decks276 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion34 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion31 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
3%synergy
This Is How It Ends
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Displace
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Domineering Will
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion167 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion157 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Confluence
32%inclusion114 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
31%inclusion110 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion85 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Rise and Shine
20%inclusion71 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Besmirch
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion24 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion129 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion110 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion102 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Thieves' Tools
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
46%inclusion162 decks356 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Opulence
42%inclusion148 decks356 decks
38%synergy
Psychic Impetus
40%inclusion143 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Day of the Moon
40%inclusion143 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion127 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
30%inclusion104 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Popular Entertainer
30%inclusion106 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Acquired Mutation
20%inclusion67 decks339 decks
20%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
15%inclusion54 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Maximum Carnage
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Public Enemy
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion124 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion95 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion86 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
24%inclusion74 decks307 decks
21%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion21 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion330 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion296 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion219 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion198 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion197 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion172 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion165 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion164 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
43%inclusion153 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion143 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
32%inclusion115 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion353 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion353 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion352 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion334 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion252 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion245 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion180 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion180 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion179 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion159 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion157 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion152 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion138 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion124 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion122 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion118 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion102 decks309 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
32%inclusion113 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion110 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion106 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29%inclusion105 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
28%inclusion100 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion97 decks356 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
27%inclusion95 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion93 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion93 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion92 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
26%inclusion92 decks356 decks
-18%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion90 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion90 decks356 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion75 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion71 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
-17%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
2%synergy