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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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MTGStocks
Obsessive Pursuit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Day of Black Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
86%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
71%synergy
The Sound of Drums
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Renegade Silent
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Shiny Impetus
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Academy Manufactor
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Hot Pursuit
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
65%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Life of the Party
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Agitator Ant
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Displacer Kitten
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Death Kiss
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sly Instigator
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Vislor Turlough
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Geode Rager
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Entity Tracker
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Auton Soldier
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Martha Jones
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Taunting Kobold
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Havoc Eater
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Grim Hireling
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Senator Peacock
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Katara, Bending Prodigy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Balemurk Leech
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Displace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Reins of Power
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Wash Away
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Maestros Confluence
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mob Rule
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Damnation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Besmirch
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Time Sieve
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Opulence
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Day of the Moon
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Psychic Impetus
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Popular Entertainer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Maximum Carnage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Acquired Mutation
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Gossip's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Public Enemy
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
War's Toll
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Vesuva
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Relic of Sauron
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Misleading Signpost
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Xander's Lounge
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Morphic Pool
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy