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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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Waterbender Ascension
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Firebender Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Raven Eagle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shiny Impetus
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
88%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
85%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Hot Pursuit
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Renegade Silent
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Psychic Impetus
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Sly Instigator
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
The Master, Mesmerist
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Agitator Ant
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Day of the Moon
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
66%synergy
The Sound of Drums
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Popular Entertainer
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Martha Jones
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Geode Rager
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Entity Tracker
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Death Kiss
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Sontaran General
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Vislor Turlough
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Taunting Kobold
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Havoc Eater
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Life of the Party
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Academy Manufactor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Peacock
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Senator Peacock
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Terminate
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Blur
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Planar Incision
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Displace
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Aura Finesse
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Toxin Analysis
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Domineering Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Swerve
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Fight On!
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Coronation of Chaos
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Confluence
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Rise and Shine
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Besmirch
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Reverse Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Thoughtcast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Memories Returning
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Detective's Satchel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%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%inclusion24 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Opulence
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
40%synergy
Acquired Mutation
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Aqueous Form
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Aether Tunnel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Curious Inquiry
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Flight
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Malice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gossip's Talent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Torment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Deceit
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Malice
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Maestros Theater
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Pools
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Grixis Panorama
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy