The Rani (Commander) - 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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Puppet Master, String Puller
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Kang Dynasty
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
81%inclusion352 decks435 decks
79%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
74%inclusion321 decks435 decks
73%synergy
Shiny Impetus
73%inclusion317 decks435 decks
71%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
72%inclusion313 decks435 decks
71%synergy
The Sound of Drums
69%inclusion301 decks435 decks
68%synergy
Hot Pursuit
68%inclusion295 decks435 decks
67%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
67%inclusion291 decks435 decks
66%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
64%inclusion277 decks435 decks
63%synergy
Renegade Silent
63%inclusion273 decks435 decks
62%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
61%inclusion266 decks435 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
63%inclusion273 decks435 decks
58%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
60%inclusion262 decks435 decks
60%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
58%inclusion254 decks435 decks
58%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
56%inclusion245 decks435 decks
55%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
56%inclusion245 decks435 decks
56%synergy
Academy Manufactor
56%inclusion244 decks435 decks
55%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
55%inclusion240 decks435 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion229 decks435 decks
18%synergy
Agitator Ant
52%inclusion227 decks435 decks
52%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
51%inclusion222 decks435 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion65 decks435 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion51 decks435 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion42 decks435 decks
-10%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.6%inclusion33 decks435 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.1%inclusion31 decks435 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
48%inclusion210 decks435 decks
48%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
48%inclusion209 decks435 decks
46%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
47%inclusion204 decks435 decks
47%synergy
Life of the Party
46%inclusion200 decks435 decks
46%synergy
Geode Rager
43%inclusion186 decks435 decks
42%synergy
Entity Tracker
42%inclusion160 decks381 decks
41%synergy
Death Kiss
40%inclusion175 decks435 decks
40%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
38%inclusion165 decks435 decks
38%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
37%inclusion162 decks435 decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion153 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
35%inclusion153 decks435 decks
35%synergy
Sly Instigator
35%inclusion153 decks435 decks
35%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
34%inclusion149 decks435 decks
34%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion135 decks435 decks
30%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
30%inclusion131 decks435 decks
30%synergy
Martha Jones
29%inclusion125 decks435 decks
29%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
28%inclusion123 decks435 decks
28%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
28%inclusion121 decks435 decks
27%synergy
Vislor Turlough
27%inclusion116 decks435 decks
26%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
26%inclusion113 decks435 decks
23%synergy
Sontaran General
21%inclusion93 decks435 decks
21%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
21%inclusion93 decks435 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion90 decks435 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion86 decks435 decks
14%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion82 decks435 decks
19%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
18%inclusion78 decks435 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion76 decks435 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion75 decks435 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion73 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
16%inclusion70 decks435 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion69 decks435 decks
13%synergy
Taunting Kobold
16%inclusion69 decks435 decks
16%synergy
Havoc Eater
16%inclusion68 decks435 decks
16%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
15%inclusion67 decks435 decks
15%synergy
Auton Soldier
13%inclusion57 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
13%inclusion55 decks435 decks
12%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion50 decks435 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion50 decks435 decks
11%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion47 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion43 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion43 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion43 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
10%inclusion42 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
9.2%inclusion40 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
8.7%inclusion38 decks435 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion192 decks435 decks
-0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion150 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion132 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion123 decks435 decks
-0%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion117 decks435 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion102 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion100 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion82 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
21%inclusion91 decks435 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion78 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion77 decks435 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion69 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion62 decks435 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion61 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion60 decks435 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion58 decks435 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion54 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
12%inclusion52 decks435 decks
12%synergy
Blur
12%inclusion51 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
12%inclusion51 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion47 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion47 decks435 decks
-9%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion43 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion43 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion42 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
9.0%inclusion39 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.7%inclusion38 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion38 decks435 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.4%inclusion32 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion31 decks435 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.9%inclusion30 decks435 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion29 decks435 decks
-10%synergy
Displace
6.2%inclusion27 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.2%inclusion27 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.0%inclusion26 decks435 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion25 decks435 decks
1%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.5%inclusion24 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
5.3%inclusion23 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion193 decks435 decks
0%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
40%inclusion173 decks435 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion165 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Confluence
36%inclusion156 decks435 decks
35%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
25%inclusion107 decks435 decks
24%synergy
Fast Forward
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Insurrection
22%inclusion94 decks435 decks
19%synergy
Mob Rule
21%inclusion91 decks435 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion85 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion73 decks435 decks
16%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion57 decks435 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion55 decks435 decks
-8%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.6%inclusion28 decks326 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
8.5%inclusion37 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.0%inclusion35 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.4%inclusion32 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion29 decks435 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion28 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
6.4%inclusion28 decks435 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion24 decks435 decks
-3%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.3%inclusion23 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion22 decks435 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion174 decks435 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion152 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion133 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
30%inclusion129 decks435 decks
28%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion106 decks435 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion75 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion73 decks435 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion47 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion47 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.4%inclusion41 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.4%inclusion41 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.0%inclusion39 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Time Sieve
8.7%inclusion38 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.7%inclusion29 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
49%inclusion214 decks435 decks
46%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
48%inclusion208 decks435 decks
47%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion201 decks435 decks
32%synergy
Psychic Impetus
44%inclusion193 decks435 decks
44%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
40%inclusion87 decks215 decks
40%synergy
Day of the Moon
37%inclusion160 decks435 decks
36%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
34%inclusion150 decks435 decks
34%synergy
Coercive Impetus
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion114 decks435 decks
24%synergy
Popular Entertainer
25%inclusion109 decks435 decks
25%synergy
Acquired Mutation
23%inclusion101 decks435 decks
23%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion57 decks435 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12%inclusion53 decks435 decks
12%synergy
Gossip's Talent
12%inclusion52 decks428 decks
12%synergy
Maximum Carnage
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion50 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
11%inclusion48 decks435 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion44 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Lightning
10%inclusion42 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion42 decks435 decks
0%synergy
Public Enemy
9.0%inclusion39 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Changing Loyalty
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
8.0%inclusion35 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Clan Crafter
7.1%inclusion31 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion31 decks435 decks
-5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.4%inclusion28 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.5%inclusion24 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.3%inclusion23 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Flight
5.3%inclusion23 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion167 decks435 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion134 decks435 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion111 decks435 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion108 decks435 decks
22%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
23%inclusion101 decks435 decks
23%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
15%inclusion65 decks435 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion47 decks435 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion43 decks435 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.2%inclusion40 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.8%inclusion34 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.8%inclusion34 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion34 decks435 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.0%inclusion26 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.1%inclusion22 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.1%inclusion22 decks435 decks
-0%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
5.1%inclusion22 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion399 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion362 decks435 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion239 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion225 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion223 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
45%inclusion196 decks435 decks
44%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion183 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion170 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion169 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion147 decks435 decks
-2%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
31%inclusion137 decks435 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion93 decks435 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion74 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion60 decks435 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion49 decks435 decks
-7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.8%inclusion34 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.6%inclusion33 decks435 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion26 decks435 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion426 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion426 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion421 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion418 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion285 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion282 decks435 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion217 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion214 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion199 decks435 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion198 decks435 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion191 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion188 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion187 decks435 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion185 decks435 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion180 decks435 decks
-5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion179 decks435 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion177 decks435 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion167 decks435 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion165 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion161 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion154 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion150 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion136 decks435 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion130 decks435 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion129 decks435 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion119 decks435 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion109 decks435 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion102 decks435 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion101 decks435 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion101 decks435 decks
-7%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion100 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion97 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion95 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion92 decks435 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion91 decks435 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion91 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion89 decks435 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion87 decks435 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion80 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion74 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion63 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion61 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion56 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion54 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion52 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion50 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion50 decks435 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion47 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion47 decks435 decks
-0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion41 decks386 decks
1%synergy