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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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Vengeful Ancestor
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
92%synergy
Shiny Impetus
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
90%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Hot Pursuit
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
76%synergy
Renegade Silent
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Agitator Ant
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Sly Instigator
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Psychic Impetus
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
70%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
64%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
28%synergy
The Sound of Drums
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Day of the Moon
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
60%synergy
Popular Entertainer
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
55%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Erdwal Illuminator
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Geode Rager
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Martha Jones
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Death Kiss
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Entity Tracker
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Sontaran General
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Vislor Turlough
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Taunting Kobold
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Havoc Eater
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Academy Manufactor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Life of the Party
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Peacock
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Senator Peacock
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Terminate
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Blur
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Essence Flux
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Aura Finesse
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
This Is How It Ends
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Toxin Analysis
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Domineering Will
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Displace
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Swerve
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Deduce
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fight On!
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Coronation of Chaos
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Confluence
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Rise and Shine
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Reverse Engineer
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Besmirch
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Chart a Course
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Insurrection
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtcast
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Memories Returning
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Ransom Note
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Detective's Satchel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Thieves' Tools
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Assault Suit
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Elixir
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Incriminating Impetus
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Opulence
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Acquired Mutation
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Aqueous Form
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Maximum Carnage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Public Enemy
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Aether Tunnel
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Gossip's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Curious Inquiry
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Flight
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Malice
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Torment
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
The Akroan War
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Choked Estuary
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Deceit
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Malice
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Maestros Theater
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Isle
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Peak
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Moor
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Grixis Panorama
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy