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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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Coercive Impetus
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Fast Forward
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Changing Loyalty
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
84%inclusion374 decks447 decks
82%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
77%inclusion345 decks447 decks
77%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
74%inclusion333 decks447 decks
73%synergy
Shiny Impetus
74%inclusion333 decks447 decks
73%synergy
The Sound of Drums
73%inclusion326 decks447 decks
72%synergy
Hot Pursuit
69%inclusion308 decks447 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
68%inclusion305 decks447 decks
67%synergy
Renegade Silent
66%inclusion295 decks447 decks
65%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
65%inclusion290 decks447 decks
64%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
64%inclusion288 decks447 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
65%inclusion289 decks447 decks
60%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
64%inclusion285 decks447 decks
63%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
62%inclusion277 decks447 decks
62%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
61%inclusion272 decks447 decks
60%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
57%inclusion256 decks447 decks
57%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
57%inclusion255 decks447 decks
56%synergy
Agitator Ant
56%inclusion250 decks447 decks
55%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
56%inclusion249 decks447 decks
55%synergy
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion244 decks447 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion243 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
51%inclusion226 decks447 decks
50%synergy
Life of the Party
49%inclusion217 decks447 decks
48%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
48%inclusion214 decks447 decks
48%synergy
Geode Rager
47%inclusion211 decks447 decks
47%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
46%inclusion187 decks405 decks
45%synergy
Death Kiss
45%inclusion201 decks447 decks
45%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
40%inclusion178 decks447 decks
40%synergy
Entity Tracker
40%inclusion134 decks339 decks
38%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
39%inclusion176 decks447 decks
38%synergy
Sly Instigator
39%inclusion175 decks447 decks
39%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
36%inclusion161 decks447 decks
35%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion160 decks447 decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
34%inclusion151 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
31%inclusion139 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion138 decks447 decks
30%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
30%inclusion132 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
29%inclusion131 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Martha Jones
29%inclusion129 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Vislor Turlough
28%inclusion126 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
27%inclusion122 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
24%inclusion109 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Sontaran General
23%inclusion105 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion97 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
20%inclusion88 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
19%inclusion87 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion83 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion80 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion78 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Havoc Eater
17%inclusion78 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
17%inclusion76 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Taunting Kobold
17%inclusion76 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion75 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion72 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion71 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Auton Soldier
12%inclusion55 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion47 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Master
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion200 decks447 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion150 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion142 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion131 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion128 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion112 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion106 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion77 decks339 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
21%inclusion94 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion67 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
17%inclusion78 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion69 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion62 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion62 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion62 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Blur
12%inclusion55 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion55 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion48 decks422 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion50 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
9.4%inclusion42 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
9.2%inclusion41 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
-10%synergy
Displace
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.7%inclusion28 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
3%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion210 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
43%inclusion191 decks447 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion181 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Confluence
39%inclusion174 decks447 decks
38%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
29%inclusion130 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Insurrection
22%inclusion99 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Mob Rule
19%inclusion87 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion86 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion77 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion57 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
8.7%inclusion39 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion26 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
-18%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion177 decks447 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion164 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion136 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
30%inclusion132 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion109 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion84 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion75 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion50 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Time Sieve
9.4%inclusion42 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.2%inclusion41 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.6%inclusion31 decks408 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
49%inclusion218 decks447 decks
46%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
48%inclusion215 decks447 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
47%inclusion211 decks447 decks
33%synergy
Psychic Impetus
47%inclusion209 decks447 decks
46%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Day of the Moon
40%inclusion178 decks447 decks
39%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
36%inclusion160 decks447 decks
36%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
27%inclusion119 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Popular Entertainer
26%inclusion117 decks447 decks
26%synergy
Acquired Mutation
24%inclusion106 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Gossip's Talent
12%inclusion48 decks386 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Lightning
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Maximum Carnage
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.3%inclusion21 decks397 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion178 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion145 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion115 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion97 decks418 decks
21%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
22%inclusion97 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion74 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion47 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion39 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion410 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion376 decks447 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion249 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion233 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion231 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
48%inclusion214 decks447 decks
47%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion192 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion179 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion178 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
33%inclusion147 decks447 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion146 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion102 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion78 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion65 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.2%inclusion41 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion437 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion435 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion430 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion424 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion294 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion293 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion225 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion220 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion209 decks447 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion209 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion204 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion196 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion195 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion193 decks447 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion191 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion184 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion184 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion176 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion173 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion168 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion164 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion150 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion131 decks419 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion130 decks447 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion125 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion121 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion114 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion103 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion103 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion102 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion101 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion100 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion98 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion98 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Maestros Theater
21%inclusion92 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion87 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion84 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion83 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion82 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion75 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion71 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion62 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion59 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion55 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion55 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion48 decks422 decks
3%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
6%synergy