Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Expensive 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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Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Punk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
85%inclusion153 decks181 decks
83%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
82%inclusion148 decks181 decks
79%synergy
Twinning Staff
81%inclusion147 decks181 decks
78%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
76%inclusion138 decks181 decks
75%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
80%inclusion144 decks181 decks
73%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
79%inclusion143 decks181 decks
72%synergy
Big Score
69%inclusion125 decks181 decks
62%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
69%inclusion125 decks181 decks
60%synergy
Bloodghast
61%inclusion111 decks181 decks
60%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
63%inclusion114 decks181 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
72%inclusion130 decks181 decks
57%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
62%inclusion113 decks181 decks
58%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion106 decks181 decks
51%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion104 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
57%inclusion104 decks181 decks
54%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion101 decks181 decks
47%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
56%inclusion101 decks181 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion99 decks181 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion99 decks181 decks
39%synergy
Double Vision
54%inclusion98 decks181 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion133 decks181 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion122 decks181 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion121 decks181 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion107 decks181 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion107 decks181 decks
34%synergy
Mystical Tutor
46%inclusion84 decks181 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion78 decks181 decks
26%synergy
Field of the Dead
37%inclusion67 decks181 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion58 decks181 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion51 decks181 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Baral and Kari Zev
52%inclusion95 decks181 decks
51%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
46%inclusion83 decks181 decks
45%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion79 decks181 decks
38%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
43%inclusion66 decks155 decks
41%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
37%inclusion67 decks181 decks
34%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
30%inclusion55 decks181 decks
28%synergy
Sinister Concierge
30%inclusion54 decks181 decks
29%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
28%inclusion51 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
27%inclusion48 decks181 decks
25%synergy
Wizards of Thay
23%inclusion42 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Magnus the Red
22%inclusion39 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Dogged Detective
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
-9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Timeline Culler
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Miner
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Sneaky Snacker
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Beamsaw Prospector
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Shade
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Abhorrent Oculus
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
49%inclusion88 decks181 decks
33%synergy
Fact or Fiction
47%inclusion85 decks181 decks
39%synergy
Dig Through Time
47%inclusion85 decks181 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion81 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion78 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion77 decks181 decks
26%synergy
Bedevil
41%inclusion75 decks181 decks
23%synergy
Narset's Reversal
39%inclusion70 decks181 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Confluence
35%inclusion64 decks181 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion56 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion49 decks181 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion48 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion47 decks181 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Charm
23%inclusion42 decks181 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion36 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
-11%synergy
Tragic Slip
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
17%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
10%synergy
A Little Chat
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Rotten Reunion
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
-13%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Quick Study
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Waste Management
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Startle
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion93 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion90 decks181 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
41%inclusion75 decks181 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion62 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Army of the Damned
33%inclusion60 decks181 decks
31%synergy
Time Warp
31%inclusion57 decks181 decks
30%synergy
Make an Example
29%inclusion52 decks181 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion51 decks181 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion43 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Brass's Bounty
24%inclusion43 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Stock Up
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion39 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion36 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion34 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Clone Legion
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Expropriate
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Confluence
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion25 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
-9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Dread Summons
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion60 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
27%inclusion48 decks181 decks
25%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
-17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptic Pursuit
46%inclusion84 decks181 decks
45%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
33%inclusion60 decks181 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion59 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Shark Typhoon
25%inclusion46 decks181 decks
24%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
25%inclusion46 decks181 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion42 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
22%inclusion40 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
34%inclusion61 decks181 decks
32%synergy
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion25 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion93 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion67 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion64 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion57 decks181 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion49 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion173 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion171 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion108 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion104 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion91 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion88 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
49%inclusion88 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion84 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion74 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Séance Board
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion178 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Island
93%inclusion168 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion165 decks181 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion164 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion163 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion162 decks181 decks
46%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion160 decks181 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion151 decks181 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion151 decks181 decks
50%synergy
Xander's Lounge
82%inclusion148 decks181 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion148 decks181 decks
50%synergy
Training Center
73%inclusion132 decks181 decks
40%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion130 decks181 decks
39%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion127 decks181 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
69%inclusion125 decks181 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
68%inclusion123 decks181 decks
53%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion122 decks181 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion101 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion77 decks181 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
40%inclusion73 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion71 decks181 decks
-17%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion66 decks181 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion65 decks181 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
35%inclusion64 decks181 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion56 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion55 decks181 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion54 decks181 decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion50 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion49 decks181 decks
-15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion48 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion47 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion46 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion45 decks181 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion43 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion40 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion37 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion37 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion36 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy