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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Fast Forward
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
85%inclusion397 decks465 decks
83%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
79%inclusion366 decks465 decks
78%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
76%inclusion355 decks465 decks
75%synergy
Shiny Impetus
77%inclusion356 decks465 decks
75%synergy
The Sound of Drums
75%inclusion350 decks465 decks
74%synergy
Hot Pursuit
69%inclusion321 decks465 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
69%inclusion319 decks465 decks
68%synergy
Renegade Silent
68%inclusion317 decks465 decks
67%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
66%inclusion309 decks465 decks
66%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
66%inclusion306 decks465 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
66%inclusion308 decks465 decks
62%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
65%inclusion303 decks465 decks
65%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
62%inclusion290 decks465 decks
62%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
62%inclusion289 decks465 decks
61%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
59%inclusion276 decks465 decks
59%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
58%inclusion271 decks465 decks
57%synergy
Agitator Ant
58%inclusion270 decks465 decks
58%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
57%inclusion264 decks465 decks
55%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion256 decks465 decks
19%synergy
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion255 decks465 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion84 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion65 decks465 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion53 decks465 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.6%inclusion40 decks465 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.6%inclusion40 decks465 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
51%inclusion237 decks465 decks
51%synergy
Life of the Party
49%inclusion230 decks465 decks
49%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
48%inclusion223 decks465 decks
48%synergy
Geode Rager
47%inclusion219 decks465 decks
47%synergy
Death Kiss
46%inclusion213 decks465 decks
46%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
46%inclusion180 decks394 decks
44%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
41%inclusion192 decks465 decks
41%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
41%inclusion191 decks465 decks
39%synergy
Sly Instigator
40%inclusion188 decks465 decks
40%synergy
Entity Tracker
39%inclusion128 decks328 decks
38%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
37%inclusion170 decks465 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion168 decks465 decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
34%inclusion157 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
32%inclusion151 decks465 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion144 decks465 decks
30%synergy
Vislor Turlough
30%inclusion140 decks465 decks
30%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
29%inclusion137 decks465 decks
29%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
29%inclusion134 decks465 decks
29%synergy
Martha Jones
28%inclusion131 decks465 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
27%inclusion127 decks465 decks
24%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
25%inclusion117 decks465 decks
25%synergy
Sontaran General
25%inclusion115 decks465 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion100 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
20%inclusion91 decks465 decks
19%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion88 decks465 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion87 decks465 decks
15%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
18%inclusion85 decks465 decks
18%synergy
Taunting Kobold
18%inclusion85 decks465 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion84 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Havoc Eater
18%inclusion82 decks465 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion82 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion76 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion76 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion73 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Auton Soldier
12%inclusion58 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion57 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion55 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
11%inclusion53 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion51 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
11%inclusion50 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion47 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion45 decks446 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Master
9.5%inclusion44 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
9.5%inclusion44 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
9.2%inclusion43 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.4%inclusion39 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion213 decks465 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion157 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion151 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion142 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion137 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion122 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion112 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion74 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion100 decks465 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion66 decks332 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion84 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion77 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion62 decks411 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion66 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion62 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion60 decks465 decks
-6%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion59 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion58 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion57 decks465 decks
-7%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
12%inclusion56 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion46 decks411 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion50 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion49 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion46 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
9.5%inclusion44 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion43 decks465 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion38 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion36 decks465 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
7.7%inclusion36 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.5%inclusion35 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.3%inclusion34 decks465 decks
-10%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.1%inclusion29 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Displace
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
-11%synergy
Snuff Out
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion26 decks465 decks
0%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.6%inclusion26 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion227 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
44%inclusion204 decks465 decks
44%synergy
Maestros Confluence
41%inclusion191 decks465 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion188 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
32%inclusion147 decks465 decks
31%synergy
Insurrection
23%inclusion105 decks465 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion91 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
19%inclusion87 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion79 decks465 decks
17%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion67 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion54 decks465 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
9.0%inclusion42 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Blood Money
6.5%inclusion30 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion30 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.8%inclusion27 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.8%inclusion27 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion23 decks411 decks
3%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.4%inclusion25 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion186 decks465 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion172 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion146 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
30%inclusion140 decks465 decks
29%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion113 decks465 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion88 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion75 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion52 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion48 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion48 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Time Sieve
10%inclusion47 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.2%inclusion43 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.6%inclusion30 decks397 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.8%inclusion27 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion26 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
49%inclusion230 decks465 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Opulence
49%inclusion226 decks465 decks
45%synergy
Psychic Impetus
48%inclusion225 decks465 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion224 decks465 decks
34%synergy
Day of the Moon
42%inclusion194 decks465 decks
41%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
38%inclusion178 decks465 decks
38%synergy
Popular Entertainer
27%inclusion127 decks465 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion121 decks465 decks
24%synergy
Acquired Mutation
24%inclusion113 decks465 decks
24%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion47 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
12%inclusion56 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12%inclusion55 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
12%inclusion54 decks465 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion54 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion52 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion50 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Maximum Carnage
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Public Enemy
9.5%inclusion44 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Clan Crafter
9.2%inclusion43 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.8%inclusion41 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.0%inclusion37 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.1%inclusion33 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
-5%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Malice
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion189 decks465 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion160 decks465 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion121 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion95 decks407 decks
21%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
21%inclusion96 decks465 decks
20%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion75 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion49 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion49 decks465 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion41 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.6%inclusion40 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.4%inclusion39 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.8%inclusion27 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.4%inclusion25 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion426 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion395 decks465 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion263 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion245 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion243 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
49%inclusion228 decks465 decks
48%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion198 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion183 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion182 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
34%inclusion156 decks465 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion154 decks465 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion111 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion83 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion68 decks465 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion54 decks465 decks
-8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion45 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.2%inclusion38 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion455 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion452 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion447 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion439 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion304 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion304 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion234 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion231 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion220 decks465 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion220 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion210 decks465 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion203 decks465 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion202 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion199 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion198 decks465 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion192 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion191 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion187 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion185 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion179 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion175 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion151 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion126 decks408 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion134 decks465 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion127 decks465 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion125 decks465 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion116 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion109 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion108 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion108 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion105 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion105 decks465 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion101 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion99 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
21%inclusion99 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion92 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion91 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion86 decks465 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion82 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion77 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion77 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion62 decks411 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion65 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion60 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion59 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion58 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion58 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion46 decks411 decks
3%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
11%inclusion49 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
1%synergy