The Rani (Commander) - Expensive Forced Combat

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
Puppet Master, String Puller
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
97%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Loki's Scepter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
83%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Hot Pursuit
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Shiny Impetus
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
62%synergy
The Sound of Drums
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Academy Manufactor
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Renegade Silent
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
58%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Life of the Party
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Agitator Ant
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Entity Tracker
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Geode Rager
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Death Kiss
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Sly Instigator
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Vislor Turlough
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Auton Soldier
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Taunting Kobold
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Martha Jones
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Havoc Eater
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mechan Assembler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Senator Peacock
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Essence Flux
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Blur
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Displace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wash Away
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Maestros Confluence
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Fast Forward
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Dream Harvest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Mob Rule
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rise and Shine
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Turtles in Time
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Besmirch
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Day of Black Sun
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Time Sieve
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
The Ooze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Opulence
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Psychic Impetus
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Day of the Moon
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Popular Entertainer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Acquired Mutation
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Coercive Impetus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Maximum Carnage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Gossip's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Lightning
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Koskun Falls
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Public Enemy
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grasp
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Misleading Signpost
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Island
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Badlands
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Xander's Lounge
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy