Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Bloodghast
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Twinning Staff
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Professor Onyx
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Jeska's Will
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Underworld Breach
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Gamble
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Field of the Dead
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Cormela, Glamour Thief
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Dark Confidant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Spellseeker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sinister Concierge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Consuming Aberration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Firebrand Archer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Miner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Rekindling Phoenix
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Queen Brahne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Apprentice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Halo Forager
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Shade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
"Lifetime" Pass Holder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Flux Channeler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sneaky Snacker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Rats
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Big Score
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Drag the Canal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Insidious Dreams
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Soul Shatter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Fury Storm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Insidious Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Twincast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Murder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Brain Freeze
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Fork
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Farsight Ritual
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Teachings
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Unsummon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Reverberate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Duplication
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Grapeshot
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Heat Shimmer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Army of the Damned
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Fumarole
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Magic Missile
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Fade Away
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Make an Example
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flood of Recollection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Time Stretch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Doublecast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Show and Tell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Promise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Disentomb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Wish
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Contentious Plan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
River Song's Diary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Double Vision
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Omniscience
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Havoc Festival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Festival of Embers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Castle Vantress
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Restless Spire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Restless Vents
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Séance Board
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Island
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Blood Crypt
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy