Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Oscorp Industries
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
3.5%inclusion4 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.9%inclusion3 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Common Crook
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
72%inclusion437 decks606 decks
70%synergy
Twinning Staff
61%inclusion372 decks606 decks
59%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
60%inclusion362 decks606 decks
59%synergy
Bloodghast
55%inclusion333 decks606 decks
54%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
56%inclusion342 decks606 decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion361 decks606 decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion350 decks606 decks
51%synergy
Big Score
55%inclusion336 decks606 decks
48%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
46%inclusion279 decks606 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion334 decks606 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion296 decks606 decks
34%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
48%inclusion291 decks606 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion286 decks606 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion268 decks606 decks
37%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
44%inclusion267 decks606 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion262 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion255 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
40%inclusion245 decks606 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
39%inclusion235 decks606 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion235 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion367 decks606 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion349 decks606 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion313 decks606 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion312 decks606 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion284 decks606 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion254 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion227 decks606 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion197 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion182 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Field of the Dead
27%inclusion166 decks606 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Baral and Kari Zev
37%inclusion226 decks606 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
37%inclusion226 decks606 decks
32%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
34%inclusion208 decks606 decks
31%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
30%inclusion151 decks502 decks
29%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
26%inclusion160 decks606 decks
24%synergy
Sinister Concierge
26%inclusion160 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
26%inclusion148 decks562 decks
25%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
26%inclusion158 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion149 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion147 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Dogged Detective
20%inclusion124 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
20%inclusion121 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion84 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion107 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
17%inclusion106 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion103 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Timeline Culler
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
16%inclusion95 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
-11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Miner
14%inclusion72 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion84 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion83 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Magnus the Red
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
13%inclusion78 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
13%inclusion77 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion70 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion69 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion66 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion66 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.9%inclusion54 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.9%inclusion54 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
8.9%inclusion54 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.7%inclusion39 decks449 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.6%inclusion52 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.6%inclusion52 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.4%inclusion51 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.0%inclusion36 decks449 decks
6%synergy
Sneaky Snacker
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.8%inclusion47 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Shade
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.6%inclusion46 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.4%inclusion45 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
35%inclusion210 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion201 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion201 decks606 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion195 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
31%inclusion187 decks606 decks
27%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion183 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
30%inclusion182 decks606 decks
27%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion178 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Confluence
24%inclusion146 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion137 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion131 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion128 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion124 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion114 decks606 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion76 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion102 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion79 decks478 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion98 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
16%inclusion97 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion93 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Charm
15%inclusion92 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion91 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion90 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion89 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion86 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion86 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion85 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion63 decks478 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion79 decks606 decks
-13%synergy
Rotten Reunion
13%inclusion78 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion77 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion59 decks478 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion69 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion71 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Startle
12%inclusion70 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion69 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion69 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion67 decks606 decks
-12%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion67 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion67 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion60 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
9.4%inclusion57 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
9.2%inclusion56 decks606 decks
3%synergy
A Little Chat
8.7%inclusion53 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion53 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.4%inclusion51 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.4%inclusion51 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.2%inclusion39 decks478 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.1%inclusion49 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.1%inclusion49 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion229 decks606 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion202 decks606 decks
-14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion200 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion171 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion161 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion160 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion141 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Army of the Damned
22%inclusion136 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion127 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion124 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Make an Example
20%inclusion123 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion120 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Time Warp
18%inclusion112 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion105 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion104 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion96 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion93 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Brass's Bounty
15%inclusion91 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
15%inclusion91 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion43 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion86 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
14%inclusion82 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
River's Rebuke
13%inclusion79 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
13%inclusion78 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion77 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion75 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Expropriate
12%inclusion74 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion72 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Confluence
12%inclusion71 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
11%inclusion69 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion68 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion65 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion65 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion64 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion63 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion61 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
10%inclusion58 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
9.1%inclusion55 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.7%inclusion53 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.4%inclusion45 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.4%inclusion45 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.3%inclusion44 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
7.1%inclusion43 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Dread Summons
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.8%inclusion24 decks352 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion144 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Primal Amulet
23%inclusion139 decks606 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion110 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion70 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion68 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion64 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
7.9%inclusion48 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.9%inclusion48 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion37 decks606 decks
-19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion32 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
36%inclusion217 decks606 decks
33%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
32%inclusion192 decks606 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion173 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion166 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion150 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
22%inclusion133 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
21%inclusion130 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion110 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
17%inclusion102 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
14%inclusion82 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion82 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion63 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.1%inclusion55 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion36 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.8%inclusion35 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion124 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion103 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
8.1%inclusion49 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion245 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion224 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion216 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion149 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion143 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion96 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion33 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion67 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion55 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.6%inclusion52 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion31 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion541 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion521 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion331 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion317 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion297 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion275 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion222 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion220 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion195 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion138 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion119 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion114 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion96 decks606 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion91 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Séance Board
15%inclusion60 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion85 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion81 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion79 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion77 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.7%inclusion53 decks606 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion48 decks606 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion43 decks606 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion37 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion568 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion547 decks606 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion539 decks606 decks
46%synergy
Island
88%inclusion534 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion531 decks606 decks
73%synergy
Volcanic Island
87%inclusion526 decks606 decks
72%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion525 decks606 decks
43%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion516 decks606 decks
70%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion511 decks606 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion510 decks606 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion510 decks606 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion504 decks606 decks
50%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion502 decks606 decks
-8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
72%inclusion435 decks606 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion409 decks606 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion405 decks606 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion404 decks606 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion316 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion214 decks606 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion203 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion201 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion196 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion191 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
31%inclusion188 decks606 decks
-26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion185 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion174 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion168 decks606 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion163 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion159 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion156 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion151 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion151 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion147 decks606 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion144 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion131 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion138 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
22%inclusion136 decks606 decks
-22%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion118 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion120 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion116 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion101 decks561 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion109 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion84 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion104 decks606 decks
-24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion79 decks478 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion97 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion94 decks606 decks
-23%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion93 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion87 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion86 decks606 decks
7%synergy