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

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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
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Herald of Slaanesh
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Plague Drone
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Herald's Horn
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Bloodthirster
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Urza's Incubator
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Great Unclean One
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Rite of Replication
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Liliana's Contract
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Despair
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Balor
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Lord of Change
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Sower of Discord
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Defiler
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Roaming Throne
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Dream Devourer
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Harvester of Souls
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Spark Double
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Immersturm Raider
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lord of the Void
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Magnus the Red
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Heralds of Tzeentch
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Aspiring Champion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Master of Cruelties
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Blood Speaker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Pink Horror
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Seeker of Slaanesh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Orcus, Prince of Undeath
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Desecration Demon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Venomcrawler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Ghostly Flicker
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Essence Flux
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Bedevil
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Displace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Planar Incision
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Opt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Nurgle's Conscription
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Return to Action
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Demonic Counsel
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Kindred Dominance
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Haunting Voyage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Deny Reality
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Panharmonicon
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Warstorm Surge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Kindred Discovery
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Heartless Summoning
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Molten Echoes
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sneak Attack
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Covenant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Séance Board
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Darkslick Shores
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy