Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander)

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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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Joo Dee, One of Many
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.0%inclusion4 decks399 decks
-6%synergy
Abandon Attachments
0.8%inclusion3 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0.7%inclusion1 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Baboon Spirit
0.7%inclusion1 decks151 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aetherling
87%inclusion1.57K decks1.79K decks
87%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
81%inclusion1.45K decks1.79K decks
80%synergy
Torchling
69%inclusion1.23K decks1.79K decks
68%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
68%inclusion1.22K decks1.79K decks
67%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
68%inclusion1.21K decks1.79K decks
67%synergy
Endling
64%inclusion1.15K decks1.79K decks
64%synergy
Buried Alive
66%inclusion1.19K decks1.79K decks
63%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
62%inclusion1.11K decks1.79K decks
62%synergy
Anger
70%inclusion1.25K decks1.79K decks
59%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
59%inclusion1.06K decks1.79K decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
70%inclusion1.25K decks1.79K decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion1.10K decks1.79K decks
44%synergy
Cavern Harpy
58%inclusion1.03K decks1.79K decks
57%synergy
Staff of Domination
55%inclusion991 decks1.79K decks
55%synergy
Oriq Loremage
55%inclusion979 decks1.79K decks
54%synergy
Hateflayer
54%inclusion959 decks1.79K decks
53%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
52%inclusion932 decks1.79K decks
52%synergy
Tree of Perdition
51%inclusion919 decks1.79K decks
51%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
49%inclusion882 decks1.79K decks
49%synergy
Morphling
49%inclusion880 decks1.79K decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
28%inclusion494 decks1.79K decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion468 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion443 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion394 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion372 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion337 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion293 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion222 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion193 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion188 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Shauku, Endbringer
46%inclusion825 decks1.79K decks
46%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
46%inclusion602 decks1.32K decks
45%synergy
Pili-Pala
45%inclusion813 decks1.79K decks
45%synergy
Pack Rat
39%inclusion690 decks1.79K decks
36%synergy
Jace's Archivist
38%inclusion674 decks1.79K decks
31%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion589 decks1.79K decks
25%synergy
Eater of the Dead
33%inclusion586 decks1.79K decks
32%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
32%inclusion577 decks1.79K decks
32%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
31%inclusion560 decks1.79K decks
31%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
31%inclusion554 decks1.79K decks
31%synergy
Ovinomancer
30%inclusion531 decks1.79K decks
29%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
28%inclusion415 decks1.50K decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion179 decks696 decks
18%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
25%inclusion456 decks1.79K decks
25%synergy
Argent Sphinx
24%inclusion429 decks1.79K decks
24%synergy
Soliton
21%inclusion382 decks1.79K decks
21%synergy
Avatar of Woe
21%inclusion377 decks1.79K decks
21%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
21%inclusion372 decks1.79K decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
20%inclusion363 decks1.79K decks
19%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
20%inclusion359 decks1.79K decks
20%synergy
Anthroplasm
18%inclusion328 decks1.79K decks
18%synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
18%inclusion316 decks1.79K decks
18%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
17%inclusion313 decks1.79K decks
17%synergy
Blighted Bat
17%inclusion313 decks1.79K decks
17%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion300 decks1.79K decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion299 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion296 decks1.79K decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
16%inclusion291 decks1.79K decks
-10%synergy
Patron of the Moon
16%inclusion290 decks1.79K decks
16%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
16%inclusion280 decks1.79K decks
15%synergy
Dralnu, Lich Lord
15%inclusion273 decks1.79K decks
15%synergy
Blood Vassal
15%inclusion270 decks1.79K decks
15%synergy
Sage of Hours
15%inclusion268 decks1.79K decks
15%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion256 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
14%inclusion254 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Skyship Stalker
14%inclusion246 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
13%inclusion233 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
12%inclusion220 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Bazaar
12%inclusion218 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
12%inclusion207 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
11%inclusion204 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Infernal Denizen
11%inclusion202 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Likeness Looter
11%inclusion202 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion200 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
11%inclusion194 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Farmstead Gleaner
11%inclusion193 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Blood Pet
10%inclusion186 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Triskelion
10%inclusion179 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Myr Propagator
10%inclusion177 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
10%inclusion175 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Entomb
48%inclusion861 decks1.79K decks
42%synergy
Essence Flux
48%inclusion851 decks1.79K decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion758 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
37%inclusion664 decks1.79K decks
29%synergy
Planar Incision
34%inclusion605 decks1.79K decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion559 decks1.79K decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion557 decks1.79K decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
30%inclusion539 decks1.79K decks
23%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion449 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
24%inclusion435 decks1.79K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion425 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion382 decks1.79K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion354 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Blur
19%inclusion348 decks1.79K decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion292 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion287 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion276 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion257 decks1.79K decks
-20%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion237 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion234 decks1.79K decks
-13%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion230 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion223 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion213 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion205 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion181 decks1.79K decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion175 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion175 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.5%inclusion144 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.5%inclusion170 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
9.5%inclusion125 decks1.32K decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion153 decks1.79K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion152 decks1.79K decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion148 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.1%inclusion145 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Evacuation
7.5%inclusion135 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
7.4%inclusion132 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion110 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
7.1%inclusion128 decks1.79K decks
-10%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.9%inclusion124 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Consider
6.4%inclusion114 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Excavation
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
6.3%inclusion112 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion109 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Displace
5.9%inclusion105 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Crosis's Charm
5.9%inclusion105 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.4%inclusion96 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.1%inclusion92 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.1%inclusion92 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
42%inclusion747 decks1.79K decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion691 decks1.79K decks
-7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
37%inclusion658 decks1.79K decks
35%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
27%inclusion481 decks1.79K decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion417 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion375 decks1.79K decks
-10%synergy
Careful Study
20%inclusion353 decks1.79K decks
18%synergy
Final Parting
17%inclusion307 decks1.79K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion303 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion229 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion249 decks1.79K decks
-10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion190 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion189 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion176 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.2%inclusion164 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Ransack the Lab
8.4%inclusion150 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.0%inclusion144 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
7.7%inclusion111 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.6%inclusion136 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.5%inclusion135 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
7.5%inclusion135 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.8%inclusion104 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Notion Rain
5.3%inclusion95 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion60 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.0%inclusion90 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
33%inclusion583 decks1.79K decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion550 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion507 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Mirage Mirror
28%inclusion501 decks1.79K decks
27%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
21%inclusion381 decks1.79K decks
21%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
12%inclusion223 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
11%inclusion196 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion188 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
10%inclusion184 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion175 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Heartstone
10%inclusion173 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion170 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Shard
9.5%inclusion170 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.4%inclusion151 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
7.6%inclusion137 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.2%inclusion129 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.1%inclusion128 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Mirror Box
7.0%inclusion126 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.0%inclusion108 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.6%inclusion100 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.6%inclusion100 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.5%inclusion99 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Insight Engine
5.4%inclusion27 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Trading Post
5.3%inclusion95 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.3%inclusion35 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Magewright's Stone
5.2%inclusion93 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
31%inclusion556 decks1.79K decks
30%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
23%inclusion413 decks1.79K decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion305 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion267 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion239 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.7%inclusion131 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Fervor
7.3%inclusion131 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.2%inclusion93 decks1.79K decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.0%inclusion108 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.6%inclusion101 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
52%inclusion933 decks1.79K decks
48%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion514 decks1.79K decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion399 decks1.79K decks
-13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion391 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion323 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion307 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
15%inclusion270 decks1.79K decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion270 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion215 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion186 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion186 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion183 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion176 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion148 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion148 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Flamekin Village
7.3%inclusion130 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion126 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.9%inclusion123 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion110 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion46 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion1.52K decks1.79K decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion1.47K decks1.79K decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
65%inclusion1.17K decks1.79K decks
62%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion860 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion855 decks1.79K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion849 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion842 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion823 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion716 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion694 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
24%inclusion432 decks1.79K decks
23%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion392 decks1.79K decks
20%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion310 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion307 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion211 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
12%inclusion210 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion189 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.5%inclusion170 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
9.3%inclusion167 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion153 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.4%inclusion151 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion151 decks1.79K decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion122 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.2%inclusion111 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.4%inclusion27 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion90 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.65K decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion1.64K decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion1.62K decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.61K decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion1.09K decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
53%inclusion956 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion910 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion905 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion877 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion794 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion748 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion699 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion695 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion690 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion682 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion675 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion666 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion659 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion654 decks1.79K decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion598 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion579 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion550 decks1.79K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion464 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion454 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion415 decks1.74K decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion393 decks1.74K decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion400 decks1.79K decks
-9%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion380 decks1.74K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion377 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion358 decks1.79K decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion356 decks1.79K decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion356 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion352 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion345 decks1.79K decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion304 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion302 decks1.79K decks
-5%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion286 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion286 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion280 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion254 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion253 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion205 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion240 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion213 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion206 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion204 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion203 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion196 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion188 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion187 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy