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

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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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The Soul Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Herald of Slaanesh
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Whip of Erebos
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Urza's Incubator
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Animate Dead
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Roaming Throne
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Bloodthirster
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Warp
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kardur, Doomscourge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Doom Whisperer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Lord of the Void
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Balor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Sower of Discord
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Great Unclean One
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Dream Devourer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Harvester of Souls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Defiler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Lord of Change
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Prince of Thralls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Speed Demon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deceptive Frostkite
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Dread Cacodemon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Speaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Plague Drone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Entomb
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Displace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Replication
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Living Death
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Victimize
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Counsel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Buried Alive
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Persist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Incarnation Technique
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Dominance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Exhume
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Haunting Voyage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Careful Study
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Herald's Horn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Liliana's Contract
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Sneak Attack
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Dead
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Molten Echoes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Heartless Summoning
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Descendants' Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Relic of Sauron
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Séance Board
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy