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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Fast Forward
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorform
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
April, Reporter of the Weird
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
79%inclusion279 decks355 decks
77%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
72%inclusion256 decks355 decks
72%synergy
Hot Pursuit
68%inclusion240 decks355 decks
67%synergy
Shiny Impetus
68%inclusion241 decks355 decks
66%synergy
The Sound of Drums
66%inclusion235 decks355 decks
65%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
63%inclusion223 decks355 decks
62%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
61%inclusion218 decks355 decks
61%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
61%inclusion215 decks355 decks
60%synergy
Renegade Silent
59%inclusion209 decks355 decks
58%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
59%inclusion209 decks355 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
59%inclusion208 decks355 decks
54%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
57%inclusion201 decks355 decks
56%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
53%inclusion188 decks355 decks
52%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
52%inclusion183 decks355 decks
50%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
50%inclusion178 decks355 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion174 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Academy Manufactor
48%inclusion171 decks355 decks
47%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
48%inclusion170 decks355 decks
47%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
47%inclusion166 decks355 decks
46%synergy
Agitator Ant
47%inclusion166 decks355 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
46%inclusion165 decks355 decks
46%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
45%inclusion160 decks355 decks
44%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
40%inclusion130 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Life of the Party
38%inclusion136 decks355 decks
38%synergy
Geode Rager
38%inclusion135 decks355 decks
38%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
37%inclusion131 decks355 decks
37%synergy
Entity Tracker
37%inclusion109 decks298 decks
35%synergy
Death Kiss
36%inclusion129 decks355 decks
36%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
36%inclusion128 decks355 decks
34%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
35%inclusion125 decks355 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion125 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Sly Instigator
35%inclusion123 decks355 decks
34%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion114 decks355 decks
31%synergy
Martha Jones
32%inclusion113 decks355 decks
32%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
31%inclusion111 decks355 decks
31%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
28%inclusion100 decks355 decks
28%synergy
Vislor Turlough
28%inclusion99 decks355 decks
28%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
27%inclusion95 decks355 decks
27%synergy
Sontaran General
26%inclusion94 decks355 decks
26%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
24%inclusion85 decks355 decks
24%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
22%inclusion79 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
22%inclusion77 decks355 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion71 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion68 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
18%inclusion65 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
18%inclusion65 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion64 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion63 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion59 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion56 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
15%inclusion55 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion51 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion51 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion49 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
13%inclusion47 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Havoc Eater
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
12%inclusion44 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion44 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Taunting Kobold
12%inclusion42 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion42 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
12%inclusion41 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
11%inclusion39 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion34 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.5%inclusion30 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion150 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion111 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion98 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion95 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion90 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion86 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
24%inclusion84 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Essence Flux
23%inclusion81 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion79 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion59 decks299 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion66 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Reins of Power
17%inclusion60 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion57 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion56 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion41 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion39 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion31 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion31 decks355 decks
-10%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion28 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
6%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Displace
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
5.6%inclusion20 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Domineering Will
5.6%inclusion20 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion161 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion150 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Confluence
32%inclusion114 decks355 decks
31%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
30%inclusion106 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Mob Rule
23%inclusion83 decks355 decks
21%synergy
Rise and Shine
20%inclusion71 decks355 decks
20%synergy
Insurrection
19%inclusion69 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
19%inclusion67 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
16%inclusion56 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion37 decks355 decks
-10%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.5%inclusion30 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Besmirch
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion19 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion19 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion129 decks355 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion108 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion98 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
26%inclusion94 decks355 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion74 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion71 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion64 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion36 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.0%inclusion32 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Thieves' Tools
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
43%inclusion151 decks355 decks
42%synergy
Curse of Opulence
42%inclusion149 decks355 decks
39%synergy
Day of the Moon
39%inclusion139 decks355 decks
39%synergy
Psychic Impetus
37%inclusion132 decks355 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion129 decks355 decks
23%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
30%inclusion107 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Popular Entertainer
26%inclusion94 decks355 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
22%inclusion79 decks355 decks
20%synergy
Acquired Mutation
19%inclusion66 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Gossip's Talent
14%inclusion44 decks320 decks
13%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Maximum Carnage
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion34 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
9.0%inclusion32 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.9%inclusion28 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.4%inclusion19 decks355 decks
-6%synergy
No Mercy
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion121 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion93 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion82 decks332 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion87 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19%inclusion68 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion58 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion33 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.7%inclusion31 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.9%inclusion28 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
-8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion25 decks334 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion329 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion293 decks355 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion221 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion196 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion195 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion172 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion168 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion165 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
41%inclusion147 decks355 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion145 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
32%inclusion114 decks355 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion73 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion72 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion50 decks355 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion39 decks355 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.4%inclusion19 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion351 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion351 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion349 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion333 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion249 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion245 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion185 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion172 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion172 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion163 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion161 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion155 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion140 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion135 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion130 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion123 decks355 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion122 decks355 decks
22%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion108 decks334 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion113 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
31%inclusion111 decks355 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion110 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
30%inclusion105 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion102 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion101 decks355 decks
-17%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion100 decks355 decks
-17%synergy
Choked Estuary
28%inclusion100 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
28%inclusion98 decks355 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion97 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion96 decks355 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion93 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion91 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion90 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion84 decks355 decks
-8%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion83 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion79 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion77 decks355 decks
-6%synergy
Maestros Theater
21%inclusion73 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion72 decks355 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion69 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion67 decks355 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion64 decks355 decks
-17%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion58 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion50 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion50 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion47 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
3%synergy