Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Optimized Control

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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
Poppet Stitcher
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Bloodghast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Black Market Connections
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Twinning Staff
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Big Score
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Fact or Fiction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Field of the Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Magnus the Red
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Beamsaw Prospector
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Pink Horror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Artisans
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sinister Concierge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dogged Detective
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wizards of Thay
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Timeline Culler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cryptbreaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Living Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Meldweb Curator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Master of Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agent of Treachery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sower of Temptation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Bedevil
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fury Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Maestros Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Invert Polarity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Startle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Archmage's Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Tragic Slip
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Arcbond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Drag the Canal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
A Little Chat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Rotten Reunion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Domineering Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Power Sink
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Breath of Malfegor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Audacious Swap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Aethersnatch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fork
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Make an Example
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Time Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Army of the Damned
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Expropriate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Clone Legion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Twinflame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Blatant Thievery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Syphon Mind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dreadbore
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Decode Transmissions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Muse Vortex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Walk the Aeons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Soul Transfer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rise from the Tides
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rousing Refrain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
River Song's Diary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Shark Typhoon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Font of Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Control Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Determined Iteration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Crowded Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Legends
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Séance Board
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Xander's Lounge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy