Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Upgraded Aristocrats

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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
Twinning Staff
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Double Vision
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Big Score
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Dogged Detective
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Maestros Charm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Thunderclap Drake
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Sinister Concierge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Bloodghast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Timeline Culler
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Shade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cult Conscript
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rekindling Phoenix
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Body Launderer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Piggy Bank
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sneaky Snacker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Beamsaw Prospector
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Xorn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Watcher for Tomorrow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Riveteers Requisitioner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dire Fleet Hoarder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Artisans
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Miner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Waste Management
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Confluence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
A Little Chat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rotten Reunion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fury Storm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Spell Swindle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Comet Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Opt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Startle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Make an Example
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
River's Rebuke
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Syphon Mind
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Chain Reaction
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Brass's Bounty
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Army of the Damned
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Confluence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Expropriate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sever the Bloodline
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Flesh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reign of the Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Currency Converter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mimic Vat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ghoulish Procession
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Séance Board
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Theater
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy