Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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
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Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grasping Tentacles
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Big Score
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Bloodghast
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Twinning Staff
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Talrand, Sky Summoner
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Soul Shatter
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Withering Torment
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Sinister Concierge
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Stock Up
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Field of the Dead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Cormela, Glamour Thief
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Dogged Detective
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Timeline Culler
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Forsaken Miner
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sneaky Snacker
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Abhorrent Oculus
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Artisans
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Gravecrawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Shade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Magnus the Red
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Detective of the Month
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Watcher for Tomorrow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rekindling Phoenix
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Homunculus Horde
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
"Lifetime" Pass Holder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Generous Plunderer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Veteran
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Riveteers Requisitioner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Charm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Snap
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Bedevil
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Rotten Reunion
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Startle
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Confluence
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Waste Management
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Drag the Canal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
A Little Chat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Make an Example
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Army of the Damned
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dark Petition
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
River's Rebuke
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Talrand's Invocation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Bounty
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Shark Typhoon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Séance Board
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Xander's Lounge
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Underground Sea
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Volcanic Island
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Badlands
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Thundering Falls
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy