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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fast Forward
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
April, Reporter of the Weird
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
84%inclusion383 decks457 decks
82%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
78%inclusion356 decks457 decks
77%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
75%inclusion342 decks457 decks
74%synergy
Shiny Impetus
75%inclusion341 decks457 decks
73%synergy
The Sound of Drums
73%inclusion335 decks457 decks
72%synergy
Hot Pursuit
69%inclusion315 decks457 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
68%inclusion312 decks457 decks
67%synergy
Renegade Silent
65%inclusion299 decks457 decks
65%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
65%inclusion298 decks457 decks
64%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
65%inclusion297 decks457 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
65%inclusion296 decks457 decks
60%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
64%inclusion292 decks457 decks
63%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
62%inclusion284 decks457 decks
62%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
61%inclusion280 decks457 decks
61%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
58%inclusion263 decks457 decks
56%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
57%inclusion262 decks457 decks
57%synergy
Agitator Ant
56%inclusion258 decks457 decks
56%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
56%inclusion256 decks457 decks
55%synergy
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion250 decks457 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion248 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion81 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
-13%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
50%inclusion230 decks457 decks
50%synergy
Life of the Party
49%inclusion222 decks457 decks
48%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
48%inclusion220 decks457 decks
48%synergy
Geode Rager
47%inclusion217 decks457 decks
47%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
46%inclusion187 decks405 decks
45%synergy
Death Kiss
45%inclusion205 decks457 decks
45%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
40%inclusion184 decks457 decks
40%synergy
Entity Tracker
40%inclusion136 decks339 decks
39%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
39%inclusion180 decks457 decks
38%synergy
Sly Instigator
39%inclusion180 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
36%inclusion165 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
35%inclusion162 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
34%inclusion156 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
32%inclusion144 decks457 decks
31%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion142 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
30%inclusion135 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
30%inclusion135 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Martha Jones
29%inclusion131 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Vislor Turlough
28%inclusion129 decks457 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
27%inclusion125 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
24%inclusion111 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Sontaran General
24%inclusion108 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
21%inclusion97 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
19%inclusion87 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion87 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion81 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Havoc Eater
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Taunting Kobold
17%inclusion78 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion77 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion74 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion72 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Auton Soldier
12%inclusion55 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
9.4%inclusion43 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
9.4%inclusion43 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Master
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion205 decks457 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion156 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion145 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion133 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion132 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion115 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion108 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion78 decks339 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
21%inclusion98 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion83 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion72 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion64 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion66 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion58 decks457 decks
-6%synergy
Blur
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
12%inclusion55 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion50 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
10%inclusion44 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
9.4%inclusion43 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.5%inclusion39 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
-10%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Displace
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.7%inclusion28 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
1%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion215 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
43%inclusion197 decks457 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion185 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Confluence
40%inclusion181 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
29%inclusion134 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Insurrection
23%inclusion104 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Rise and Shine
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion61 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
8.5%inclusion39 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
6.3%inclusion29 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion26 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
-18%synergy
Preordain
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion183 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion167 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion141 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
30%inclusion137 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion111 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion85 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion76 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Time Sieve
10%inclusion45 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.6%inclusion31 decks408 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
49%inclusion223 decks457 decks
46%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
48%inclusion220 decks457 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
47%inclusion217 decks457 decks
34%synergy
Psychic Impetus
47%inclusion214 decks457 decks
46%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
40%inclusion69 decks171 decks
40%synergy
Day of the Moon
40%inclusion182 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
36%inclusion166 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Popular Entertainer
26%inclusion120 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion119 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Acquired Mutation
24%inclusion110 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion49 decks386 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion58 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12%inclusion55 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Lightning
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion44 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Maximum Carnage
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
9.0%inclusion41 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.3%inclusion21 decks397 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion181 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion146 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion120 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion98 decks418 decks
21%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
22%inclusion99 decks457 decks
21%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion76 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.0%inclusion41 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion420 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion386 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion258 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion241 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion240 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
48%inclusion219 decks457 decks
47%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion198 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion185 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion183 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion152 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
33%inclusion150 decks457 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion103 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion81 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion66 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.4%inclusion43 decks457 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion447 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion445 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion439 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion432 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion299 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion296 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion229 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion225 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion215 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion214 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion209 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion201 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion201 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion197 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion195 decks457 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion190 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion189 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion182 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion179 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion172 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion169 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion154 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion130 decks419 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion135 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion128 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion125 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion116 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion106 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion106 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion104 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion102 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion100 decks457 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion99 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion99 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion93 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion83 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion76 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion72 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion64 decks422 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion59 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion59 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion50 decks422 decks
4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
1%synergy