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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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Shiny Impetus
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
87%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Hot Pursuit
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Psychic Impetus
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Renegade Silent
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
68%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Sly Instigator
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Agitator Ant
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
58%synergy
The Sound of Drums
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Day of the Moon
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Frenzied Gorespawn
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Martha Jones
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Entity Tracker
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Geode Rager
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Sontaran General
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Death Kiss
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Vislor Turlough
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Taunting Kobold
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Havoc Eater
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Academy Manufactor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Life of the Party
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raven Eagle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Crime Novelist
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Persuasive Interrogators
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Peacock
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Senator Peacock
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Negate
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Blur
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Aura Finesse
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Displace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Murder
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Toxin Analysis
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Domineering Will
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Opt
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Swerve
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Fight On!
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Maestros Confluence
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Rise and Shine
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Mob Rule
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-27%synergy
Besmirch
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reverse Engineer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtcast
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Memories Returning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Detective's Satchel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Popular Entertainer
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Opulence
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Acquired Mutation
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Aqueous Form
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Firebender Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Maximum Carnage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aether Tunnel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Curious Inquiry
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Gossip's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Heaven Sent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Malice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Dimir Signet
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Deceit
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Malice
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Choked Estuary
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Maestros Theater
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Pools
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
River of Tears
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Grixis Panorama
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-12%synergy