Chief Jim Hopper // Eleven, the Mage (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Academy Manufactor
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Grim Hireling
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Time Stretch
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Time Sieve
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Expropriate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Strix
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Crime Novelist
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Geardrake
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Novice Inspector
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thraben Inspector
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Marneus Calgar
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Drana and Linvala
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Deduce
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Void Rend
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Despark
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Officious Interrogation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Memory Lapse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Delay
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
In Garruk's Wake
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Apex of Power
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Infinite
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Storm Herd
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Rise and Shine
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Corruption
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Reshape
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dolmen Gate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Font of Mythos
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Thorough Investigation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Storm the Vault
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Wizard Class
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Search the Premises
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Forced Fruition
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
City of Traitors
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Island
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Plains
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy