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
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Day of Black Sun
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Ember Island Production
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Firebender Ascension
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
80%inclusion283 decks353 decks
78%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
74%inclusion260 decks353 decks
73%synergy
The Sound of Drums
68%inclusion240 decks353 decks
67%synergy
Shiny Impetus
69%inclusion242 decks353 decks
67%synergy
Hot Pursuit
66%inclusion231 decks349 decks
66%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
65%inclusion228 decks353 decks
64%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
63%inclusion223 decks353 decks
62%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
62%inclusion220 decks353 decks
61%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
61%inclusion215 decks353 decks
60%synergy
Renegade Silent
60%inclusion211 decks353 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
59%inclusion208 decks353 decks
54%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
59%inclusion207 decks353 decks
58%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
56%inclusion196 decks353 decks
55%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
52%inclusion179 decks343 decks
51%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
51%inclusion181 decks353 decks
51%synergy
Agitator Ant
49%inclusion174 decks353 decks
49%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
49%inclusion173 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion171 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Academy Manufactor
48%inclusion171 decks353 decks
47%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
48%inclusion171 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
48%inclusion170 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
47%inclusion165 decks353 decks
46%synergy
Geode Rager
40%inclusion142 decks353 decks
40%synergy
Life of the Party
40%inclusion140 decks353 decks
39%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
39%inclusion118 decks305 decks
37%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
38%inclusion135 decks353 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
37%inclusion132 decks353 decks
37%synergy
Death Kiss
37%inclusion130 decks353 decks
37%synergy
Entity Tracker
36%inclusion99 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
35%inclusion124 decks350 decks
35%synergy
Sly Instigator
35%inclusion125 decks353 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
34%inclusion121 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion116 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Martha Jones
31%inclusion111 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion110 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
28%inclusion99 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Sontaran General
27%inclusion96 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Vislor Turlough
27%inclusion95 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
27%inclusion94 decks350 decks
27%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
25%inclusion88 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
22%inclusion79 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
22%inclusion77 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
20%inclusion71 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion69 decks351 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion66 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
18%inclusion64 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion64 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion61 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion60 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
15%inclusion54 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Havoc Eater
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
15%inclusion50 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
14%inclusion50 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
14%inclusion48 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Taunting Kobold
12%inclusion41 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Junk Winder
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41%inclusion145 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion115 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion99 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion92 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion91 decks353 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion91 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
24%inclusion83 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Essence Flux
23%inclusion80 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion78 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion68 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion53 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion56 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Reins of Power
15%inclusion52 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion35 decks281 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion41 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion35 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion31 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
-11%synergy
Demand Answers
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
1%synergy
This Is How It Ends
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Displace
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Domineering Will
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion164 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion154 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Confluence
33%inclusion115 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
31%inclusion109 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion85 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
20%inclusion71 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Rise and Shine
20%inclusion70 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
20%inclusion69 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion48 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
-11%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Besmirch
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion23 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion128 decks353 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion108 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion101 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
26%inclusion92 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion76 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion68 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion63 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
45%inclusion160 decks353 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Opulence
41%inclusion144 decks353 decks
38%synergy
Psychic Impetus
40%inclusion141 decks353 decks
40%synergy
Day of the Moon
39%inclusion139 decks353 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion127 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
31%inclusion107 decks350 decks
30%synergy
Popular Entertainer
29%inclusion104 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
22%inclusion78 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Acquired Mutation
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
16%inclusion55 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Maximum Carnage
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
No Mercy
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion125 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion94 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion85 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
24%inclusion75 decks312 decks
21%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19%inclusion66 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion57 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion22 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion327 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion294 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion215 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion194 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion194 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion171 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion162 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion161 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
42%inclusion149 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion141 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
33%inclusion116 decks353 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion76 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion75 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion52 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion41 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion349 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion349 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion348 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion330 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion249 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion241 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion178 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion178 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion177 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion157 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion156 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion151 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion135 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion132 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion130 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion122 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion120 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion116 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion103 decks314 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
32%inclusion112 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
31%inclusion111 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
30%inclusion107 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion104 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
28%inclusion100 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion94 decks353 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion93 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion93 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion92 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion91 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion90 decks353 decks
-18%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion89 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion87 decks353 decks
-22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion79 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion78 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion77 decks353 decks
-11%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion76 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Maestros Theater
21%inclusion73 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion69 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion68 decks353 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion63 decks353 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion60 decks353 decks
-17%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion54 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion50 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion46 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
11%synergy