Ashnod the Uncaring (Commander) - Budget Shadowborn Apostles

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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
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Shadowborn Apostle
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
100%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Doomed Necromancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Whisper, Blood Liturgist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Burnished Hart
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Prince of Thralls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Herald of Slaanesh
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Harvester of Souls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Grim Haruspex
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Lord of Change
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Infernal Vessel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ruthless Knave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Junk Diver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Initiates of the Ebon Hand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lyzolda, the Blood Witch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mausoleum Wanderer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Martyr of Frost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hapless Researcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Workshop Assistant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rootwater Diver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lord of the Void
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend's Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Rusalka
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Frostling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fatal Push
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Counterflux
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tale's End
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Lethal Scheme
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Minor Misstep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Duplication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Echoing Return
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Secret Salvage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Haunting Voyage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
See Beyond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Chain Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fireball
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mass Appeal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Thrumming Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Salvaging Station
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Inscribed Tablet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Credit Voucher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mindslaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Altar of the Brood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Renegade Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wanderer's Twig
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
No Rest for the Wicked
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Molten Echoes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Liliana's Contract
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
March from the Black Gate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Surgery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Jack-o'-Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Shadowblood Egg
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pillar of Origins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Egg
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Landscape
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shire Terrace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-29%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Geothermal Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy