Anhelo, the Painter (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Poppet Stitcher
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Big Score
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Bloodghast
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Shark Typhoon
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Stock Up
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Mana Drain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Twinning Staff
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Syphon Mind
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Fact or Fiction
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Double Vision
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Field of the Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Timeline Culler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Artisans
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sinister Concierge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dogged Detective
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cult Conscript
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sneaky Snacker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wandering Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Shade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Magnus the Red
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Abhorrent Oculus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tide Shaper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Bedevil
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Rakdos Charm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Narset's Reversal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Hagra Mauling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Resculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Waste Management
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tragic Slip
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Steam Augury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rotten Reunion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Invert Polarity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Startle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Necrologia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Exsanguinate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bribery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Surge to Victory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Vision
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Circle of Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talrand's Invocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rise from the Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Choice of Damnations
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Spoils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Army of the Damned
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Metallurgic Summonings
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Sorcerer Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Search for Azcanta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Séance Board
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Relic of Sauron
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Xander's Lounge
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Morphic Pool
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Valakut Awakening
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hagra Mauling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy