Edward Kenway (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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Impostor Syndrome
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Oscorp Industries
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Multiversal Passage
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Indomitable
92%inclusion152 decks166 decks
84%synergy
Jackdaw
86%inclusion142 decks166 decks
81%synergy
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
84%inclusion139 decks166 decks
79%synergy
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
84%inclusion140 decks166 decks
76%synergy
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
79%inclusion131 decks166 decks
74%synergy
Time Sieve
74%inclusion123 decks166 decks
72%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
78%inclusion129 decks166 decks
71%synergy
The Belligerent
75%inclusion124 decks166 decks
71%synergy
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
72%inclusion119 decks166 decks
67%synergy
Revel in Riches
65%inclusion108 decks166 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
70%inclusion116 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Black Market Connections
68%inclusion113 decks166 decks
56%synergy
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
67%inclusion112 decks166 decks
60%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
64%inclusion107 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Admiral Beckett Brass
64%inclusion106 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Hostage Taker
64%inclusion106 decks166 decks
53%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
56%inclusion93 decks166 decks
53%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
55%inclusion92 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable
54%inclusion90 decks166 decks
51%synergy
Coastal Piracy
54%inclusion89 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion91 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion88 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Coercive Recruiter
53%inclusion88 decks166 decks
46%synergy
Fearless Swashbuckler
50%inclusion82 decks164 decks
48%synergy
Forerunner of the Coalition
50%inclusion83 decks166 decks
45%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
42%synergy
Port Razer
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Roaming Throne
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Corsair Captain
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Gemcutter Buccaneer
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
38%inclusion63 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Academy Manufactor
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Zara, Renegade Recruiter
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Staunch Crewmate
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Loyal Inventor
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Timestream Navigator
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Spectral Sailor
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Xorn
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Merchant Raiders
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Shao Jun
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Pirated Copy
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Breeches, the Blastmaker
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Vaan, Street Thief
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Fathom Fleet Captain
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Warkite Marauder
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Broadside Bombardiers
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Setzer, Wandering Gambler
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Captivating Crew
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Royal Assassin
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Deadeye Plunderers
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Zephyr Singer
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Skeleton Crew
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Roshan, Hidden Magister
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
-16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Spell Swindle
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Lookout's Dispersal
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Push
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Command
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Back in Town
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Blood Money
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
-16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
March of the Drowned
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Restart Sequence
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Eagle Vision
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Walk the Plank
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Anchor to Reality
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Chart a Course
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adrestia
52%inclusion87 decks166 decks
50%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
44%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Imposter Mech
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
32%synergy
Hoard Hauler
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
31%synergy
RMS Titanic
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Weatherlight
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Reaver Titan
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Map
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Fell Flagship
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Boosted Sloop
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
13%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
-13%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Golden Argosy
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
8%synergy
The Regalia
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
The Lunar Whale
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Junker
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Raiders' Karve
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Mindlink Mech
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Double Down
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Cover of Darkness
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Storm the Vault
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Ballad of the Black Flag
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Riches
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Rooftop Bypass
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Shared Animosity
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Mech Hangar
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
-10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion156 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion146 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion62 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
-21%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion159 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion157 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion152 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion148 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion108 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
62%inclusion103 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion98 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion92 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion91 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion88 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion86 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion85 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion81 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion80 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
4%synergy