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
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fast Forward
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
78%inclusion272 decks349 decks
76%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
71%inclusion248 decks349 decks
71%synergy
Hot Pursuit
68%inclusion236 decks349 decks
67%synergy
Shiny Impetus
67%inclusion235 decks349 decks
65%synergy
The Sound of Drums
64%inclusion222 decks349 decks
63%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
61%inclusion213 decks349 decks
60%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
61%inclusion212 decks349 decks
60%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
59%inclusion205 decks349 decks
58%synergy
Renegade Silent
57%inclusion200 decks349 decks
57%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
57%inclusion200 decks349 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
57%inclusion200 decks349 decks
53%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
56%inclusion196 decks349 decks
56%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
51%inclusion178 decks349 decks
49%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
50%inclusion176 decks349 decks
50%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
50%inclusion173 decks349 decks
49%synergy
Academy Manufactor
49%inclusion170 decks349 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion164 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
46%inclusion162 decks349 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion158 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
45%inclusion157 decks349 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
45%inclusion156 decks349 decks
44%synergy
Agitator Ant
45%inclusion156 decks349 decks
44%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
44%inclusion154 decks349 decks
44%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
40%inclusion135 decks334 decks
39%synergy
Life of the Party
37%inclusion130 decks349 decks
37%synergy
Entity Tracker
37%inclusion114 decks307 decks
36%synergy
Geode Rager
37%inclusion128 decks349 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion127 decks349 decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion124 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
35%inclusion123 decks349 decks
33%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
34%inclusion120 decks349 decks
34%synergy
Death Kiss
34%inclusion119 decks349 decks
34%synergy
Sly Instigator
33%inclusion116 decks349 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion114 decks349 decks
32%synergy
Martha Jones
31%inclusion109 decks349 decks
31%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
30%inclusion106 decks349 decks
30%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
28%inclusion99 decks349 decks
28%synergy
Vislor Turlough
26%inclusion91 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Sontaran General
25%inclusion88 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
25%inclusion87 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
23%inclusion79 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
23%inclusion79 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
21%inclusion73 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion67 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
17%inclusion60 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
17%inclusion60 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion57 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion56 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
16%inclusion55 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Havoc Eater
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Taunting Kobold
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion149 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion110 decks349 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion98 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion97 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion85 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion83 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion79 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
23%inclusion79 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
21%inclusion75 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion70 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion60 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion56 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion47 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion38 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
-9%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
5%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
-12%synergy
Displace
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion146 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Confluence
31%inclusion107 decks349 decks
30%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
29%inclusion102 decks349 decks
29%synergy
Mob Rule
25%inclusion88 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Rise and Shine
19%inclusion67 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
18%inclusion62 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion45 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion38 decks349 decks
-9%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Ember Island Production
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Asinine Antics
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Money
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion126 decks349 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion102 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
28%inclusion96 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion69 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
19%inclusion68 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion21 decks334 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
41%inclusion143 decks349 decks
38%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
40%inclusion141 decks349 decks
40%synergy
Day of the Moon
38%inclusion132 decks349 decks
37%synergy
Psychic Impetus
36%inclusion124 decks349 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
35%inclusion123 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
29%inclusion101 decks349 decks
29%synergy
Popular Entertainer
27%inclusion93 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion75 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Acquired Mutation
18%inclusion63 decks349 decks
18%synergy
Gossip's Talent
14%inclusion45 decks329 decks
13%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion46 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Clan Crafter
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion116 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion88 decks349 decks
-10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion86 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion84 decks341 decks
22%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19%inclusion67 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion55 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion321 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion286 decks349 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion215 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion191 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion189 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion167 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion162 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion160 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion140 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
39%inclusion137 decks349 decks
38%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
31%inclusion108 decks349 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion69 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion65 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion47 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion346 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion345 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion343 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion328 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
69%inclusion241 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion236 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion182 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion165 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion164 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion163 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion160 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion148 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion136 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion129 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion124 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion122 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion116 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion109 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion108 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
31%inclusion107 decks349 decks
-15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion106 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
30%inclusion105 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
30%inclusion105 decks349 decks
-15%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion103 decks349 decks
-18%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
28%inclusion99 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion97 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion97 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion90 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion87 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion86 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion86 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion85 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion77 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion76 decks349 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion75 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
-12%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion69 decks349 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion54 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion46 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion46 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
8%synergy