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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April, Reporter of the Weird
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hot Pursuit
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
73%synergy
Shiny Impetus
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
60%synergy
The Sound of Drums
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Renegade Silent
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Entity Tracker
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Agitator Ant
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Academy Manufactor
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
39%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Martha Jones
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Life of the Party
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Geode Rager
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Vislor Turlough
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Death Kiss
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Sly Instigator
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Sontaran General
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Auton Soldier
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Havoc Eater
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Taunting Kobold
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Doomwake Giant
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Senator Peacock
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Thought Monitor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Essence Flux
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Blur
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Displace
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wild Unraveling
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Run Away Together
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Aura Finesse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fumble
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Maestros Confluence
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Mob Rule
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Rise and Shine
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Insurrection
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Blood Money
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ember Island Production
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Asinine Antics
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Dream Harvest
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Fatal Grudge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Role Reversal
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Paper
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Thieves' Tools
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ransom Note
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Winged Boots
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Assault Suit
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tempting Contract
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Psychic Impetus
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Day of the Moon
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Popular Entertainer
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Acquired Mutation
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Gossip's Talent
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Curious Inquiry
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aether Tunnel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Public Enemy
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Heaven Sent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Malice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
The Apprentice's Folly
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Choked Estuary
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Seething Landscape
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy