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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Turtles in Time
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
The Ooze
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Grave Venerations
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
86%inclusion396 decks462 decks
84%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
79%inclusion367 decks462 decks
79%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
77%inclusion357 decks462 decks
76%synergy
The Sound of Drums
76%inclusion350 decks462 decks
75%synergy
Shiny Impetus
76%inclusion353 decks462 decks
75%synergy
Hot Pursuit
69%inclusion320 decks462 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
69%inclusion321 decks462 decks
69%synergy
Renegade Silent
69%inclusion317 decks462 decks
68%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
67%inclusion311 decks462 decks
67%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
67%inclusion308 decks462 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion309 decks462 decks
62%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
66%inclusion304 decks462 decks
65%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
63%inclusion292 decks462 decks
63%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
63%inclusion289 decks462 decks
62%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
60%inclusion276 decks462 decks
59%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
59%inclusion271 decks462 decks
58%synergy
Agitator Ant
59%inclusion271 decks462 decks
58%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
57%inclusion263 decks460 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion257 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion252 decks462 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion84 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion65 decks462 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
52%inclusion238 decks462 decks
51%synergy
Life of the Party
50%inclusion232 decks462 decks
50%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
48%inclusion222 decks462 decks
48%synergy
Geode Rager
48%inclusion220 decks462 decks
47%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
47%inclusion181 decks389 decks
45%synergy
Death Kiss
46%inclusion213 decks462 decks
46%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
42%inclusion193 decks462 decks
40%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
41%inclusion191 decks462 decks
41%synergy
Sly Instigator
41%inclusion190 decks462 decks
41%synergy
Entity Tracker
40%inclusion128 decks323 decks
39%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
37%inclusion170 decks462 decks
37%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
37%inclusion169 decks462 decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
34%inclusion155 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
33%inclusion152 decks462 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion144 decks462 decks
30%synergy
Vislor Turlough
31%inclusion141 decks462 decks
30%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
29%inclusion136 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
29%inclusion134 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Martha Jones
29%inclusion133 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
27%inclusion127 decks462 decks
24%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
26%inclusion119 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Sontaran General
25%inclusion115 decks462 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion101 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
20%inclusion94 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion88 decks462 decks
15%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion87 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
19%inclusion86 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Taunting Kobold
18%inclusion85 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion84 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Havoc Eater
18%inclusion83 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion82 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion77 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion75 decks462 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion73 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Auton Soldier
13%inclusion59 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion56 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion54 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
12%inclusion54 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
11%inclusion52 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion51 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion45 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion45 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion45 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion44 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion213 decks462 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion158 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion148 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion144 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion137 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion122 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion107 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion71 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion100 decks462 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion63 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion83 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion76 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion61 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion66 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion63 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion60 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion59 decks462 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion57 decks462 decks
-6%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
12%inclusion56 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion56 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion45 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion49 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion48 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion45 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
9.3%inclusion43 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.3%inclusion43 decks462 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion38 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.6%inclusion35 decks462 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.6%inclusion35 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.9%inclusion28 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
-11%synergy
Displace
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
0%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.2%inclusion21 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion229 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
44%inclusion205 decks462 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion189 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Confluence
41%inclusion189 decks462 decks
40%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
32%inclusion147 decks462 decks
32%synergy
Insurrection
23%inclusion105 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion92 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
19%inclusion86 decks462 decks
16%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion78 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
15%inclusion67 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion54 decks462 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
9.1%inclusion42 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Blood Money
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion29 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.3%inclusion29 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.8%inclusion27 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
5.8%inclusion27 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion22 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
-18%synergy
Damnation
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion185 decks462 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion174 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion147 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
30%inclusion139 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion113 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion89 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion74 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Time Sieve
10%inclusion46 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion45 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.4%inclusion29 decks392 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
50%inclusion230 decks462 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Opulence
49%inclusion226 decks462 decks
46%synergy
Psychic Impetus
49%inclusion225 decks462 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion224 decks462 decks
35%synergy
Day of the Moon
42%inclusion195 decks462 decks
42%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
42%inclusion63 decks151 decks
41%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
39%inclusion178 decks462 decks
38%synergy
Popular Entertainer
27%inclusion127 decks462 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion119 decks462 decks
24%synergy
Acquired Mutation
24%inclusion113 decks462 decks
24%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
12%inclusion56 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
12%inclusion54 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion52 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion50 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion44 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
9.1%inclusion42 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Clan Crafter
9.1%inclusion42 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Maximum Carnage
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.1%inclusion33 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
-5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.3%inclusion29 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Malice
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion190 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion158 decks462 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion121 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
24%inclusion95 decks402 decks
21%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
21%inclusion95 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion75 decks462 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion48 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion48 decks462 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.9%inclusion41 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion41 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.9%inclusion32 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.3%inclusion29 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.8%inclusion27 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion425 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion395 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion262 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion243 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion241 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
49%inclusion228 decks462 decks
48%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion199 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion183 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion182 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
34%inclusion155 decks462 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion153 decks462 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion109 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion83 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion69 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion54 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion44 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.2%inclusion38 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion452 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion448 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion445 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion436 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion307 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion305 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion233 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion227 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion218 decks462 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion218 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion206 decks462 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion202 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion202 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion197 decks462 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion197 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion190 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion189 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion187 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion185 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion177 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion173 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion150 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion126 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion133 decks462 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion126 decks462 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion124 decks462 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion117 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion109 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion109 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion107 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion105 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion103 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion101 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
22%inclusion100 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion98 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion92 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion91 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion83 decks462 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion80 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion77 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion76 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion61 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion64 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion61 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion59 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion57 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion56 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion45 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
9%synergy