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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Falcon's Wing Harness
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Coercive Impetus
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Flashback
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Changing Loyalty
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
72%synergy
Hot Pursuit
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
72%synergy
Shiny Impetus
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
61%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
57%synergy
The Sound of Drums
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Renegade Silent
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Entity Tracker
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Opulence
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Agitator Ant
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Academy Manufactor
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Martha Jones
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Life of the Party
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Geode Rager
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Sly Instigator
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Vislor Turlough
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Death Kiss
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Sontaran General
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Auton Soldier
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Havoc Eater
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Taunting Kobold
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Doomwake Giant
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Senator Peacock
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Blur
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Displace
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Feign Death
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Maestros Confluence
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Mob Rule
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Rise and Shine
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Insurrection
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Blood Money
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Besmirch
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Asinine Antics
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Paper
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thieves' Tools
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Psychic Impetus
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Day of the Moon
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Popular Entertainer
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Acquired Mutation
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Gossip's Talent
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Curious Inquiry
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aether Tunnel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Apprentice's Folly
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Seething Landscape
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Maestros Theater
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy