The Rani (Commander) - Core Forced Combat

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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Puppet Master, String Puller
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Falcon's Wing Harness
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Impossible Man
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
75%synergy
Hot Pursuit
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
72%synergy
Shiny Impetus
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
57%synergy
The Sound of Drums
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Renegade Silent
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Opulence
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Entity Tracker
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Academy Manufactor
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Agitator Ant
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Martha Jones
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Life of the Party
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Geode Rager
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Sly Instigator
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Vislor Turlough
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Death Kiss
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sontaran General
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Auton Soldier
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Havoc Eater
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Thought Monitor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Master
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Cyber Conversion
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Planar Incision
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Feign Death
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Maestros Confluence
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Mob Rule
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Insurrection
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Grift
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Blood Money
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Besmirch
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Asinine Antics
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Grudge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Ember Island Production
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Paper
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Thieves' Tools
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Day of the Moon
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Psychic Impetus
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Popular Entertainer
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Coercive Impetus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Acquired Mutation
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Carnage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Gossip's Talent
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Curious Inquiry
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Public Enemy
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Clan Crafter
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Flight
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Kang Dynasty
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Oubliette
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Loki's Scepter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Choked Estuary
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Blood Crypt
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy