The Rani (Commander) - Budget 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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MTGStocks
Oft-Nabbed Goat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Hot Pursuit
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Renegade Silent
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
55%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Shiny Impetus
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Feed the Swarm
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Martha Jones
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Sly Instigator
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Agitator Ant
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Geode Rager
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Sontaran General
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Vislor Turlough
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Strix
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Death Kiss
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Taunting Kobold
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Whirler Rogue
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Senator Peacock
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Havoc Eater
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Persuasive Interrogators
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Whitewater Naiads
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Jeering Homunculus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Academy Manufactor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Junk Winder
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Royal Assassin
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Peacock
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lazav, Wearer of Faces
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Resculpt
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Blur
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Disruption Protocol
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Planar Incision
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Sense
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Opt
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Deduce
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Unsummon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mana Leak
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Toxin Analysis
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Aura Finesse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Run Away Together
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Secrets of the Key
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Displace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Aetherspouts
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Siren's Ruse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Sorceries
Maestros Confluence
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Rise and Shine
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Mob Rule
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-25%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Besmirch
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Asinine Antics
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Day of Black Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ember Island Production
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Water Whip
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Final Act
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Secrets
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Furnace Reins
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dreadbore
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Back for Seconds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Role Reversal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Haunt the Network
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Thieves' Tools
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Key to the City
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Device
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Stone of Erech
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Wings of Hubris
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
40%synergy
The Sound of Drums
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Psychic Impetus
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Popular Entertainer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Curse of Opulence
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Day of the Moon
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Acquired Mutation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Gossip's Talent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Curious Inquiry
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Heaven Sent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Firebender Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Invisibility
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Aether Tunnel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Public Enemy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Akroan War
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Lightning
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Footfall Crater
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
The Apprentice's Folly
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
-38%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Seething Landscape
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Deceit
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Malice
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Ash Barrens
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
River of Tears
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-28%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Oscorp Industries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Grixis Panorama
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy