The Rani (Commander) - Forced Combat

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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
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
88%inclusion451 decks512 decks
86%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
82%inclusion418 decks512 decks
81%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
79%inclusion407 decks512 decks
78%synergy
The Sound of Drums
78%inclusion399 decks512 decks
77%synergy
Shiny Impetus
79%inclusion402 decks512 decks
77%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
72%inclusion369 decks512 decks
71%synergy
Renegade Silent
70%inclusion360 decks512 decks
69%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
70%inclusion356 decks512 decks
69%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
69%inclusion351 decks512 decks
68%synergy
Hot Pursuit
68%inclusion325 decks477 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
68%inclusion349 decks512 decks
63%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
67%inclusion343 decks512 decks
66%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
67%inclusion343 decks512 decks
67%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
65%inclusion335 decks512 decks
65%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
61%inclusion314 decks512 decks
61%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
61%inclusion312 decks512 decks
60%synergy
Agitator Ant
60%inclusion305 decks512 decks
59%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
57%inclusion260 decks455 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion291 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion281 decks512 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion102 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion80 decks512 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion64 decks512 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.4%inclusion48 decks512 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.0%inclusion46 decks512 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Life of the Party
53%inclusion271 decks512 decks
53%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
52%inclusion267 decks512 decks
52%synergy
Geode Rager
51%inclusion261 decks512 decks
51%synergy
Death Kiss
49%inclusion251 decks512 decks
49%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
49%inclusion249 decks512 decks
48%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
47%inclusion179 decks378 decks
46%synergy
Sly Instigator
46%inclusion234 decks512 decks
45%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
43%inclusion220 decks512 decks
41%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
42%inclusion202 decks477 decks
42%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
39%inclusion200 decks512 decks
38%synergy
Entity Tracker
39%inclusion119 decks306 decks
38%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion186 decks512 decks
36%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
35%inclusion181 decks512 decks
35%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
34%inclusion174 decks512 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion167 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Vislor Turlough
31%inclusion158 decks512 decks
30%synergy
Martha Jones
29%inclusion151 decks512 decks
29%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
29%inclusion150 decks512 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
29%inclusion147 decks512 decks
25%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
29%inclusion136 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Sontaran General
27%inclusion137 decks512 decks
26%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
26%inclusion135 decks512 decks
26%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion121 decks512 decks
19%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
22%inclusion115 decks512 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion104 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
20%inclusion100 decks512 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion99 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion96 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion85 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Havoc Eater
18%inclusion85 decks477 decks
18%synergy
Taunting Kobold
18%inclusion91 decks512 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion83 decks480 decks
16%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
15%inclusion77 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion76 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Auton Soldier
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
13%inclusion64 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
13%inclusion64 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
13%inclusion64 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion61 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion61 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion56 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion51 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion43 decks434 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion50 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
9.4%inclusion48 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.8%inclusion45 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
8.6%inclusion44 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion245 decks512 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion174 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion171 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion167 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion156 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion152 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion113 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion64 decks306 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion106 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion60 decks311 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion90 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion60 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion74 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion68 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion67 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion54 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion52 decks512 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion49 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
9.4%inclusion48 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
9.2%inclusion47 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.4%inclusion43 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion41 decks512 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.8%inclusion40 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.2%inclusion37 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.2%inclusion37 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.1%inclusion28 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion36 decks512 decks
-10%synergy
Displace
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.9%inclusion30 decks512 decks
3%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.6%inclusion22 decks394 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.3%inclusion27 decks512 decks
-29%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion27 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion273 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion231 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Confluence
44%inclusion226 decks512 decks
43%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
44%inclusion225 decks512 decks
44%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
35%inclusion177 decks512 decks
34%synergy
Insurrection
24%inclusion125 decks512 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion105 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Mob Rule
18%inclusion92 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion85 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion67 decks512 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
8.8%inclusion45 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
6.6%inclusion34 decks512 decks
-17%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.4%inclusion33 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Blood Money
6.4%inclusion33 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Asinine Antics
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion214 decks512 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion208 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion164 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
31%inclusion160 decks512 decks
30%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion131 decks512 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion107 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion76 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion62 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion55 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Time Sieve
10%inclusion52 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion52 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion49 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.6%inclusion34 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.3%inclusion27 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
52%inclusion265 decks512 decks
38%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
50%inclusion258 decks512 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Opulence
50%inclusion257 decks512 decks
47%synergy
Psychic Impetus
50%inclusion255 decks512 decks
49%synergy
Day of the Moon
45%inclusion229 decks512 decks
44%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
41%inclusion51 decks124 decks
41%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
38%inclusion181 decks477 decks
38%synergy
Popular Entertainer
28%inclusion145 decks512 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion131 decks512 decks
23%synergy
Acquired Mutation
24%inclusion108 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion45 decks359 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion64 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12%inclusion61 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
12%inclusion61 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion60 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
11%inclusion58 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion51 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion49 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Clan Crafter
9.2%inclusion47 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.2%inclusion42 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.8%inclusion40 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.0%inclusion36 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.8%inclusion35 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion34 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Malice
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Torment
5.3%inclusion27 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.3%inclusion27 decks512 decks
-10%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion210 decks512 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion194 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion141 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion87 decks391 decks
20%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
20%inclusion102 decks512 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion58 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion57 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.4%inclusion48 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion45 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.6%inclusion39 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.1%inclusion26 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion473 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion442 decks512 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion291 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion277 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion276 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
51%inclusion261 decks512 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion232 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion215 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion209 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
37%inclusion188 decks512 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion172 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion129 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion96 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion77 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion60 decks512 decks
-10%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion50 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.8%inclusion40 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
-9%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion501 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion498 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion495 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion483 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion342 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion333 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion267 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion255 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion250 decks512 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion249 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion232 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
45%inclusion230 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion227 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion223 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion222 decks512 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion218 decks512 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion216 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion215 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion213 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion208 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion199 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion177 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion124 decks392 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion150 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion138 decks512 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion137 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion131 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion131 decks512 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion124 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion119 decks512 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion118 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion114 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion110 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion103 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion103 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion97 decks512 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion96 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion96 decks512 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion93 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion88 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion82 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion60 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion67 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion67 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion64 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion62 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
10%inclusion53 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion52 decks512 decks
6%synergy