Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - cEDH

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spider-Punk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tainted Pact
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Demonic Consultation
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Mental Misstep
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Brain Freeze
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Swan Song
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Jeska's Will
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Pact of Negation
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Flusterstorm
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Imperial Seal
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Force of Will
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Mox Diamond
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Chrome Mox
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Underworld Breach
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Bloodghast
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Ledger Shredder
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Phantasmal Image
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Timeline Culler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Halo Forager
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Miner
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dogged Detective
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sneaky Snacker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Carrion Feeder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Vapor
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Intuition
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Final Fortune
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fork
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rotten Reunion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Twincast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Focus the Mind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
A Little Chat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Windfall
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Twinflame
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Lively Dirge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Last Chance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ride
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Plunge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Twinning Staff
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
War Effort
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
54%synergy
City of Traitors
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Mox Opal
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Séance Board
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Morphic Pool
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Underground Sea
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Volcanic Island
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Island
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
Swamp
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Mountain
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-47%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Xander's Lounge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-45%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy