The Rani (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Coercive Impetus
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Changing Loyalty
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
78%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Hot Pursuit
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Academy Manufactor
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
53%synergy
The Sound of Drums
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Shiny Impetus
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Renegade Silent
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Entity Tracker
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Notion Thief
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
41%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Agitator Ant
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Life of the Party
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Death Kiss
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Sly Instigator
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Martha Jones
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Auton Soldier
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Geode Rager
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Vislor Turlough
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Havoc Eater
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Reins of Power
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-29%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Planar Incision
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Showdown
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mob Rule
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Fast Forward
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Maestros Confluence
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Rise and Shine
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Role Reversal
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Time Sieve
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Opulence
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Psychic Impetus
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Day of the Moon
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Public Enemy
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Gossip's Talent
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Maximum Carnage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Popular Entertainer
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy