Admiral Brass, Unsinkable (Commander) - Expensive Pirates

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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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Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
94%inclusion324 decks345 decks
86%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
89%inclusion306 decks345 decks
82%synergy
Port Razer
87%inclusion300 decks345 decks
81%synergy
Hostage Taker
88%inclusion303 decks345 decks
78%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
81%inclusion281 decks345 decks
75%synergy
Corsair Captain
79%inclusion274 decks345 decks
74%synergy
Skeleton Crew
76%inclusion262 decks345 decks
73%synergy
Admiral Beckett Brass
78%inclusion268 decks345 decks
72%synergy
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
79%inclusion271 decks345 decks
72%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
79%inclusion271 decks345 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
80%inclusion276 decks345 decks
69%synergy
Forerunner of the Coalition
72%inclusion249 decks345 decks
68%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
72%inclusion247 decks345 decks
66%synergy
Black Market Connections
72%inclusion247 decks345 decks
60%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
69%inclusion239 decks345 decks
65%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
69%inclusion238 decks345 decks
63%synergy
Gemcutter Buccaneer
68%inclusion233 decks345 decks
63%synergy
Zara, Renegade Recruiter
67%inclusion231 decks345 decks
60%synergy
Roaming Throne
66%inclusion227 decks345 decks
56%synergy
Faithless Looting
66%inclusion226 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion231 decks345 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion217 decks345 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion191 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion170 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion128 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion98 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion81 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Merchant Raiders
65%inclusion223 decks345 decks
61%synergy
Broadside Bombardiers
64%inclusion222 decks345 decks
61%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
64%inclusion221 decks345 decks
60%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
64%inclusion220 decks345 decks
60%synergy
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
62%inclusion214 decks345 decks
58%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
62%inclusion214 decks345 decks
57%synergy
Pirated Copy
60%inclusion208 decks345 decks
59%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
60%inclusion207 decks345 decks
57%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion205 decks345 decks
54%synergy
Warkite Marauder
58%inclusion201 decks345 decks
55%synergy
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
58%inclusion93 decks160 decks
54%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
56%inclusion193 decks345 decks
53%synergy
Timestream Navigator
52%inclusion181 decks345 decks
49%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
51%inclusion177 decks345 decks
47%synergy
Edward Kenway
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Captivating Crew
37%inclusion127 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Spectral Sailor
30%inclusion105 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
29%inclusion100 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
28%inclusion96 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Fathom Fleet Captain
26%inclusion90 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Dire Fleet Ravager
26%inclusion88 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Wonder
21%inclusion72 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Soul Diviner
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
18%inclusion61 decks345 decks
16%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Vaan, Street Thief
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Dire Fleet Neckbreaker
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Staunch Crewmate
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Breeches, the Blastmaker
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Singer
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Daring Saboteur
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Azure Fleet Admiral
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Departed Deckhand
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Gutless Plunderer
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Titan of Littjara
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Dire Fleet Poisoner
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Mako
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Storm Fleet Sprinter
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Coastline Marauders
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Fain, the Broker
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Entomb
49%inclusion169 decks345 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion166 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion161 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion147 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion137 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion130 decks345 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion96 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion87 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion79 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion72 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Siren's Ruse
20%inclusion69 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion66 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion55 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
-14%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
-16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Cannonade
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Swindle
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Lookout's Dispersal
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
52%inclusion180 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion168 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
48%inclusion166 decks345 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion140 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion128 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Raise the Palisade
35%inclusion120 decks345 decks
32%synergy
Kindred Dominance
23%inclusion78 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Blood Money
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Distant Melody
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion58 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Back in Town
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
4%synergy
March of the Drowned
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Walk the Plank
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Chart a Course
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Haunting Voyage
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Indomitable
61%inclusion211 decks345 decks
54%synergy
Herald's Horn
54%inclusion185 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Bident of Thassa
40%inclusion138 decks345 decks
35%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
31%inclusion106 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Power Conduit
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
20%inclusion69 decks345 decks
18%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Incubator
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Map
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
9%synergy
The Belligerent
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Jackdaw
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
-15%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
51%inclusion176 decks345 decks
45%synergy
Revel in Riches
39%inclusion136 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Shared Animosity
38%inclusion131 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Double Down
35%inclusion76 decks219 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
21%inclusion72 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Coastal Piracy
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Teval's Judgment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Storm the Vault
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Molten Echoes
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Daring Piracy
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Ballad of the Black Flag
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Minotaur Pirate
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion134 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion130 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Grounds
34%inclusion116 decks345 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion103 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion41 decks149 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion86 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion75 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
-24%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion323 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion322 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion153 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion147 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion146 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion146 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion138 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion115 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion92 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
-14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion330 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion326 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion319 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion316 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion296 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion295 decks345 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion289 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion270 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion267 decks345 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion264 decks345 decks
42%synergy
Xander's Lounge
72%inclusion250 decks345 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion238 decks345 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion229 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
66%inclusion226 decks345 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion225 decks345 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion194 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
56%inclusion194 decks345 decks
41%synergy
Underground Sea
56%inclusion193 decks345 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
55%inclusion191 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion190 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion181 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
46%inclusion158 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion152 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
42%inclusion146 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion118 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion115 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion100 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion99 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion109 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
31%inclusion107 decks345 decks
-24%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion103 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion89 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion80 decks345 decks
-17%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion79 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
-16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Port of Karfell
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
4%synergy