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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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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
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
86%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
72%synergy
The Sound of Drums
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Renegade Silent
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Shiny Impetus
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Academy Manufactor
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Hot Pursuit
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
66%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Life of the Party
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Agitator Ant
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Displacer Kitten
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Death Kiss
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sly Instigator
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Vislor Turlough
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Entity Tracker
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Geode Rager
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Auton Soldier
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Martha Jones
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Taunting Kobold
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Havoc Eater
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Grim Hireling
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Senator Peacock
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
10%inclusion5 decks48 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
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Displace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Reins of Power
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wash Away
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Maestros Confluence
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mob Rule
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Besmirch
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Time Sieve
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Opulence
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Day of the Moon
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Psychic Impetus
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Popular Entertainer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Maximum Carnage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Acquired Mutation
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Gossip's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
War's Toll
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks48 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
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Vesuva
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Misleading Signpost
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Xander's Lounge
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Morphic Pool
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Training Center
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy