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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Waterbender Ascension
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Firebender Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Raven Eagle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shiny Impetus
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
90%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
80%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Hot Pursuit
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Renegade Silent
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Psychic Impetus
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Sly Instigator
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Agitator Ant
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
70%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Day of the Moon
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
61%synergy
The Sound of Drums
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Popular Entertainer
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Martha Jones
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Geode Rager
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Entity Tracker
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Death Kiss
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Sontaran General
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Vislor Turlough
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Taunting Kobold
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Havoc Eater
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Life of the Party
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Academy Manufactor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Master
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Peacock
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Senator Peacock
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Terminate
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Bedevil
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Blur
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Aura Finesse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Murder
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Toxin Analysis
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Domineering Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Swerve
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Refute
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Fight On!
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Coronation of Chaos
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Maestros Confluence
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Rise and Shine
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Besmirch
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Reverse Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Thoughtcast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Memories Returning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Detective's Satchel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Incriminating Impetus
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Curse of Opulence
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Acquired Mutation
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Aqueous Form
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Aether Tunnel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Curious Inquiry
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Flight
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Malice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Gossip's Talent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Torment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Seething Landscape
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Deceit
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Malice
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Maestros Theater
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Pools
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
River of Tears
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Grixis Panorama
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-19%synergy