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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Obsessive Pursuit
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
88%inclusion454 decks514 decks
86%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
82%inclusion419 decks514 decks
81%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
80%inclusion410 decks514 decks
79%synergy
The Sound of Drums
78%inclusion402 decks514 decks
77%synergy
Shiny Impetus
79%inclusion405 decks514 decks
77%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
72%inclusion372 decks514 decks
71%synergy
Renegade Silent
71%inclusion363 decks514 decks
70%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
70%inclusion358 decks514 decks
69%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
69%inclusion353 decks514 decks
68%synergy
Hot Pursuit
68%inclusion324 decks476 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
68%inclusion351 decks514 decks
64%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
67%inclusion346 decks514 decks
67%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
67%inclusion346 decks514 decks
67%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
66%inclusion338 decks514 decks
65%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
61%inclusion314 decks514 decks
60%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
61%inclusion314 decks514 decks
60%synergy
Agitator Ant
60%inclusion308 decks514 decks
59%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
57%inclusion260 decks454 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion292 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion283 decks514 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion102 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion82 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion64 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Life of the Party
53%inclusion272 decks514 decks
53%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
52%inclusion267 decks514 decks
52%synergy
Geode Rager
51%inclusion264 decks514 decks
51%synergy
Death Kiss
49%inclusion254 decks514 decks
49%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
49%inclusion251 decks514 decks
49%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
47%inclusion179 decks377 decks
46%synergy
Sly Instigator
46%inclusion237 decks514 decks
46%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
43%inclusion221 decks514 decks
41%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
42%inclusion202 decks476 decks
42%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
39%inclusion201 decks514 decks
38%synergy
Entity Tracker
39%inclusion119 decks305 decks
38%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion186 decks514 decks
36%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
35%inclusion182 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
34%inclusion175 decks514 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion168 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Vislor Turlough
31%inclusion159 decks514 decks
31%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
30%inclusion152 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Martha Jones
29%inclusion151 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
29%inclusion147 decks514 decks
25%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
29%inclusion136 decks476 decks
28%synergy
Sontaran General
27%inclusion139 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
26%inclusion136 decks514 decks
26%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion123 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
23%inclusion117 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion105 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion97 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion85 decks456 decks
19%synergy
Havoc Eater
18%inclusion85 decks476 decks
18%synergy
Taunting Kobold
18%inclusion91 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion83 decks479 decks
16%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
15%inclusion77 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Auton Soldier
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion61 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion56 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion43 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion245 decks514 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion172 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion172 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion169 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion158 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion154 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion114 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion64 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion105 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion59 decks310 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion91 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion87 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion60 decks394 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion68 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion67 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion49 decks394 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion54 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Planar Incision
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.2%inclusion37 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
-10%synergy
Abrade
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.1%inclusion28 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Displace
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
3%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.6%inclusion22 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
-29%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion276 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion234 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
44%inclusion228 decks514 decks
44%synergy
Maestros Confluence
44%inclusion227 decks514 decks
43%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
35%inclusion178 decks514 decks
34%synergy
Insurrection
25%inclusion126 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion106 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Mob Rule
18%inclusion92 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion86 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion86 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion67 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
-17%synergy
Blood Money
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Asinine Antics
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion24 decks394 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion214 decks514 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion208 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion164 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
31%inclusion161 decks514 decks
30%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion132 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion109 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion75 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion55 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Time Sieve
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.4%inclusion28 decks380 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
52%inclusion267 decks514 decks
38%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
51%inclusion261 decks514 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Opulence
50%inclusion259 decks514 decks
47%synergy
Psychic Impetus
50%inclusion258 decks514 decks
50%synergy
Day of the Moon
45%inclusion232 decks514 decks
45%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
38%inclusion181 decks476 decks
38%synergy
Popular Entertainer
28%inclusion146 decks514 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion132 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Acquired Mutation
23%inclusion107 decks456 decks
23%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion63 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
12%inclusion61 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12%inclusion61 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
11%inclusion58 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Clan Crafter
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.2%inclusion42 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Carnage
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Vow of Malice
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
-10%synergy
Vow of Torment
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.1%inclusion19 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion211 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion195 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion141 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion87 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
20%inclusion101 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion86 decks514 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion58 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.1%inclusion26 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion475 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion445 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion292 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion281 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion280 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
51%inclusion263 decks514 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion233 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion215 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion210 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
37%inclusion190 decks514 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion173 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion129 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion96 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion78 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
-10%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
-9%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion503 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion500 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion497 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion485 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion344 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion335 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion270 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion257 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion253 decks514 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion251 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion234 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
45%inclusion232 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion228 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion225 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion223 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion218 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion217 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion216 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion214 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion209 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion200 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion178 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion124 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion150 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion138 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion137 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion132 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion131 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion124 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion119 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion118 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion115 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion111 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion105 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion104 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion98 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion97 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion96 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion92 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion88 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion83 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion60 decks394 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion49 decks394 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
6%synergy