Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Exhibition

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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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Mouth of the Storm
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Beamsaw Prospector
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
50% of 16 decks +48% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50% of 16 decks +47% synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
50% of 16 decks +45% synergy
Big Score
50% of 16 decks +44% synergy
Bloodghast
44% of 16 decks +42% synergy
Expressive Iteration
44% of 16 decks +40% synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44% of 16 decks +36% synergy
Double Vision
38% of 16 decks +35% synergy
Twinning Staff
38% of 16 decks +34% synergy
Dualcaster Mage
38% of 16 decks +32% synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
31% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
31% of 16 decks +30% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Dogged Detective
31% of 16 decks +30% synergy
Chaos Warp
25% of 16 decks -13% synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
25% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
25% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Fact or Fiction
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
25% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Mystical Tutor
12% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Ad Nauseam
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Imperial Seal
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Notion Thief
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Gamble
6% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Ancient Tomb
6% of 16 decks -7% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Demonic Tutor
6% of 16 decks -16% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
6% of 16 decks -19% synergy
Creatures
Undercity Dire Rat
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Thunderclap Drake
25% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
25% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Poppet Stitcher
25% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Errant, Street Artist
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Archmage of Runes
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Parnesse, the Subtle Brush
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Magnus the Red
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Unsparing Boltcaster
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Aegis Sculptor
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Bloodline Keeper
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Patron of the Arts
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Squee, the Immortal
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Repository Skaab
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Sinister Concierge
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Blood Artist
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Eternal Skylord
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Evelyn, the Covetous
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Bloodcrazed Neonate
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Forsaken Miner
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Lightning Phoenix
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Tenacious Underdog
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Rekindling Phoenix
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Dynamite Diver
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Risen Necroregent
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Infernal Vessel
7% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Erudite Wizard
7% of 15 decks +7% synergy
Perforating Artist
7% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Elementalist Adept
7% of 15 decks +7% synergy
Party Thrasher
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Arrogant Poet
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Lyzolda, the Blood Witch
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sandstone Warrior
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Falcon Abomination
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Instants
Laughing Mad
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Frantic Search
25% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Negate
19% of 16 decks -5% synergy
Brainsurge
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Swan Song
19% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Galvanic Iteration
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Counterspell
19% of 16 decks -26% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19% of 16 decks -7% synergy
Deadly Dispute
19% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Dark Ritual
19% of 16 decks -13% synergy
Artistic Refusal
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Soul Shatter
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Arcane Denial
19% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Bewildering Blizzard
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Sublime Epiphany
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Flare of Duplication
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Dig Through Time
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Abrade
12% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Prismari Command
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Brainstorm
12% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Maestros Charm
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Bedevil
12% of 16 decks -6% synergy
Visions of Beyond
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Anoint with Affliction
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Startle
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Fake Your Own Death
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Chain of Plasma
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Whisper of the Dross
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Go for the Throat
6% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Vraska's Fall
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Desperate Ritual
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Chain Assassination
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Backlash
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Slice from the Shadows
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
This Is How It Ends
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Terminate
6% of 16 decks -20% synergy
Seething Song
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Dispel
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Roilmage's Trick
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Flash Counter
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Divide by Zero
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sorceries
Ensnared by the Mara
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
River's Rebuke
25% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Relm's Sketching
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Seize the Spotlight
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Drawn from Dreams
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Toxic Deluge
19% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Explosive Singularity
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Make an Example
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Mana Geyser
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Syphon Mind
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Maestros Confluence
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Diabolic Intent
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Winternight Stories
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Ponder
12% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Crackle with Power
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Faithless Looting
12% of 16 decks -7% synergy
Feed the Swarm
12% of 16 decks -21% synergy
Exsanguinate
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Preordain
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Arterial Flow
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Flawless Forgery
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Distorted Curiosity
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Army of the Damned
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Deep Analysis
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Pigment Storm
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Breach the Multiverse
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Stock Up
7% of 15 decks +5% synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Blaze
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Cemetery Recruitment
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Stensia Banquet
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Clear the Mind
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Crawl from the Cellar
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Consuming Tide
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Vandalblast
6% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Rise from the Tides
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Seismic Rupture
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Anger of the Gods
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Bond of Insight
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Wand of Wonder
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Viridian Claw
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Transmogrant Altar
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Treasure Chest
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Bonesplitter
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Throne of Geth
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Embalmer's Tools
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Urabrask's Forge
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Folio of Fancies
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Cursed Recording
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Konda's Banner
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Tempting Contract
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Saw
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Thirsting Axe
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Murderer's Axe
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Bone Saw
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6% of 16 decks -8% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mirage Mirror
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
The Deck of Many Things
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Scytheclaw
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Found Footage
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Ring of Ma'rûf
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Lightning Greaves
6% of 16 decks -23% synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Eye of Ojer Taq
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Chainsaw
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Brass Knuckles
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Knife
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Door of Destinies
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Jet Medallion
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6% of 16 decks -19% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Noble's Purse
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Collector's Vault
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
19% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Bombardment
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Ghoulish Procession
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Extravagant Replication
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Liliana's Mastery
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Artist's Talent
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Legacy's Allure
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Dual Casting
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Grievous Wound
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Declaration of Naught
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Uncontrollable Anger
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Phyresis
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Propaganda
6% of 16 decks -8% synergy
One with the Stars
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Blood Mist
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Deadapult
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Gift of Wrath
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
The Modern Age
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Vault 12: The Necropolis
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Night Shift of the Living Dead
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Rain of Riches
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Necrogen Communion
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Deviant Glee
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Stay Hidden, Stay Silent
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Archmage Ascension
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Barbarian Class
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Stensia Masquerade
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Blood Spatter Analysis
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Revel in Riches
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Endless Scream
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Necroduality
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Graf Harvest
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Determined Iteration
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6% of 16 decks -5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Ral, Caller of Storms
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Professor Onyx
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Sunken Palace
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Bojuka Bog
12% of 16 decks -12% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Rogue's Passage
12% of 16 decks -10% synergy
Hostile Hostel
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Restless Reef
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6% of 16 decks -9% synergy
Restless Spire
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Homeward Path
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Restless Vents
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
50% of 16 decks -40% synergy
Arcane Signet
50% of 16 decks -38% synergy
Fellwar Stone
31% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31% of 16 decks -13% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25% of 16 decks -17% synergy
Dimir Signet
25% of 16 decks -15% synergy
Séance Board
25% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
19% of 16 decks -30% synergy
Izzet Signet
12% of 16 decks -24% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Rakdos Signet
12% of 16 decks -25% synergy
Thought Vessel
12% of 16 decks -9% synergy
Relic of Sauron
12% of 16 decks -8% synergy
Commander's Sphere
6% of 16 decks -17% synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Midnight Clock
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Cursed Mirror
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Misleading Signpost
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Glistening Sphere
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Spectral Searchlight
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Lands
Mountain
100% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Island
100% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Swamp
100% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Command Tower
75% of 16 decks -17% synergy
Shivan Reef
50% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Underground River
50% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
44% of 16 decks -14% synergy
Exotic Orchard
44% of 16 decks -13% synergy
Steam Vents
38% of 16 decks -6% synergy
Seething Landscape
38% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Blood Crypt
38% of 16 decks -6% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Sunken Hollow
38% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Watery Grave
38% of 16 decks -7% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Sulfur Falls
31% of 16 decks -14% synergy
Xander's Lounge
31% of 16 decks -10% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25% of 16 decks -19% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Evolving Wilds
25% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Maestros Theater
25% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Luxury Suite
25% of 16 decks -8% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25% of 16 decks -17% synergy
Choked Estuary
25% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Myriad Landscape
19% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Temple of Deceit
19% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Thriving Bluff
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19% of 16 decks +6% synergy
River of Tears
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Path of Ancestry
19% of 16 decks -14% synergy
Waterfront District
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12% of 16 decks -10% synergy
Temple of Malice
12% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Demolition Field
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Blazemire Verge
12% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Mana Confluence
12% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Haunted Ridge
12% of 16 decks -9% synergy
Tramway Station
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Polluted Delta
12% of 16 decks -20% synergy
City of Brass
12% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Tainted Isle
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12% of 16 decks +5% synergy