Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Expensive Core Aristocrats

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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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Nightscape Familiar
100% of 2 decks +74% synergy
Goblin Electromancer
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Sanguine Spy
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Gravecrawler
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Infernal Vessel
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Errant, Street Artist
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Blood Artist
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Undead Sprinter
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Vile Entomber
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Abyssal Harvester
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Thunderclap Drake
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Tainted Adversary
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Sinister Concierge
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Death-Priest of Myrkul
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Overseer of the Damned
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Guttersnipe
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Rotlung Reanimator
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Elemental Expressionist
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Poxwalkers
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Bloodghast
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
100% of 2 decks +68% synergy
Bedevil
100% of 2 decks +81% synergy
A Little Chat
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Tragic Fall
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Rotten Reunion
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Run Away Together
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Return the Favor
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Negate
50% of 2 decks +26% synergy
Maestros Charm
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Audacious Swap
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Fact or Fiction
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Essence Scatter
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Unexpected Windfall
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Consider
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Invoke Calamity
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Seething Song
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Dash Hopes
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Crushing Disappointment
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Startle
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Body Count
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Counterspell
50% of 2 decks +6% synergy
Mystic Confluence
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Teach by Example
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Smash to Smithereens
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Dig Through Time
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Withering Torment
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Deep Analysis
100% of 2 decks +96% synergy
Army of the Damned
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Chain Reaction
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Flawless Forgery
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Damnable Pact
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Rise from the Tides
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Release the Gremlins
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Fiery Confluence
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Birthday Escape
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Make an Example
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Dread Summons
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Clone Legion
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Blasphemous Act
50% of 2 decks +2% synergy
Exsanguinate
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Cut // Ribbons
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
From Under the Floorboards
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Boltwave
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Blood Tithe
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Moan of the Unhallowed
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Worst Fears
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
50% of 2 decks +35% synergy
Eye of Vecna
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Twinning Staff
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Mimic Vat
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Smoldering Stagecoach
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50% of 2 decks +25% synergy
Lightning Greaves
50% of 2 decks +21% synergy
Enchantments
Determined Iteration
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Fiery Inscription
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Molten Echoes
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Ghoulish Procession
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Double Vision
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Mirrormade
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Blast Zone
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Encroaching Wastes
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Accursed Duneyard
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Reliquary Tower
50% of 2 decks +14% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 2 decks +12% synergy
Rakdos Signet
100% of 2 decks +62% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 2 decks +10% synergy
Commander's Sphere
50% of 2 decks +26% synergy
Forger's Foundry
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Izzet Signet
50% of 2 decks +14% synergy
Dimir Signet
50% of 2 decks +10% synergy
Fellwar Stone
50% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Thought Vessel
50% of 2 decks +29% synergy
Relic of Sauron
50% of 2 decks +29% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 2 decks +8% synergy
Steam Vents
100% of 2 decks +57% synergy
Blood Crypt
100% of 2 decks +57% synergy
Swamp
100% of 2 decks +8% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
100% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Maestros Theater
100% of 2 decks +89% synergy
Mountain
100% of 2 decks +9% synergy
Island
100% of 2 decks +7% synergy
Scalding Tarn
100% of 2 decks +69% synergy
Polluted Delta
100% of 2 decks +67% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100% of 2 decks +67% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50% of 2 decks +28% synergy
Myriad Landscape
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Exotic Orchard
50% of 2 decks -7% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Underground Sea
50% of 2 decks +36% synergy
Ash Barrens
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Sulfur Falls
50% of 2 decks +5% synergy
Grixis Panorama
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Luxury Suite
50% of 2 decks +17% synergy
Xander's Lounge
50% of 2 decks +9% synergy
Blazemire Verge
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Evolving Wilds
50% of 2 decks +24% synergy
Morphic Pool
50% of 2 decks +17% synergy
Volcanic Island
50% of 2 decks +36% synergy
Gloomlake Verge
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Training Center
50% of 2 decks +17% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50% of 2 decks +24% synergy
Watery Grave
50% of 2 decks +5% synergy