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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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Coercive Impetus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Turtles in Time
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Ooze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
83%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Hot Pursuit
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
The Sound of Drums
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Shiny Impetus
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Renegade Silent
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Academy Manufactor
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
59%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Life of the Party
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Displacer Kitten
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Agitator Ant
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Entity Tracker
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Geode Rager
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Death Kiss
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Vislor Turlough
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Sly Instigator
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Martha Jones
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Auton Soldier
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Taunting Kobold
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Havoc Eater
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Grim Hireling
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mechan Assembler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Senator Peacock
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Essence Flux
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Displace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Wash Away
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Maestros Confluence
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mob Rule
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Rise and Shine
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Dream Harvest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Besmirch
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Day of Black Sun
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Time Sieve
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
40%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Curse of Opulence
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Psychic Impetus
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Day of the Moon
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Acquired Mutation
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Popular Entertainer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Maximum Carnage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Gossip's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Grave Venerations
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Public Enemy
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Koskun Falls
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grasp
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%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%inclusion42 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Sauron
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Misleading Signpost
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Island
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Xander's Lounge
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy