Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Expensive Core Spellslinger

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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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Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Twinning Staff
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Big Score
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Double Vision
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Army of the Damned
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Magnus the Red
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Timeline Culler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sinister Concierge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sneaky Snacker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Undercity Dire Rat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Beamsaw Prospector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Piggy Bank
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Bladecrafter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Halo Forager
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skyclave Shade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Watcher for Tomorrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Riveteers Requisitioner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tenacious Underdog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gutterbones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dire Fleet Hoarder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nymris, Oona's Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Harbinger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Scion of Oona
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Startle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bedevil
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Confluence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Dig Through Time
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Tragic Slip
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
A Little Chat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rotten Reunion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Meeting of Minds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Complete the Circuit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Faebloom Trick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Peppersmoke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steam Augury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Undying Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Corpse Cobble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Countersquall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Make an Example
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Rise from the Tides
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Release the Gremlins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Clone Legion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Syphon Mind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dwarven Reinforcements
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Syphon Flesh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Expressive Iteration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Storm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Replication
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Relm's Sketching
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Final Days
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Welcome the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Gisa's Bidding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Endless Obedience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talrand's Invocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pain's Reward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bad Deal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Choice of Damnations
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stir the Sands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shark Typhoon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Favorable Winds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Crowded Crypt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Xander's Lounge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Haunted Ridge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy