Be'lakor, the Dark Master (Commander) - Optimized Burn

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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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The Soul Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Herald of Slaanesh
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Incubator
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Great Unclean One
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Rite of Replication
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Whip of Erebos
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Reanimate
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Bloodthirster
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Liliana's Contract
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Roaming Throne
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Lord of Change
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Balor
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Plague Drone
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Sower of Discord
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Spark Double
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Dream Devourer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Defiler
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Lord of the Void
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Doom Whisperer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Harvester of Souls
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Auton Soldier
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Aspiring Champion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Master of Cruelties
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Immersturm Raider
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Magnus the Red
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Clever Impersonator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Essence Flux
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Displace
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Planar Incision
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Siren's Ruse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron Dance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Demonic Counsel
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Kindred Dominance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Haunting Voyage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Extinction Event
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Repay in Kind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Show and Tell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Panharmonicon
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Warstorm Surge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Molten Echoes
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sneak Attack
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Heartless Summoning
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Séance Board
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Darkslick Shores
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy