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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Day of Black Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Katara, Bending Prodigy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
87%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
83%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
80%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
75%synergy
The Sound of Drums
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Renegade Silent
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Shiny Impetus
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Academy Manufactor
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
65%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Hot Pursuit
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Life of the Party
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Agitator Ant
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Displacer Kitten
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Death Kiss
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Geode Rager
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Sly Instigator
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Entity Tracker
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Vislor Turlough
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Auton Soldier
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Taunting Kobold
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Martha Jones
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Havoc Eater
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Senator Peacock
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Sontaran General
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Essence Flux
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Displace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Planar Incision
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Wash Away
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Maestros Confluence
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Asinine Antics
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Rise and Shine
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Besmirch
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Time Sieve
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Opulence
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Day of the Moon
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Psychic Impetus
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Popular Entertainer
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Acquired Mutation
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Gossip's Talent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Maximum Carnage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Clan Crafter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
War's Toll
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Vesuva
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
30%synergy
The Soul Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Misleading Signpost
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Badlands
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Xander's Lounge
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Oscorp Industries
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy