Goro-Goro and Satoru (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Realm of Koh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Loyal Apprentice
72%inclusion56 decks78 decks
70%synergy
Phoenix Chick
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
64%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Gingerbrute
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Prosperous Thief
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
56%synergy
Reinforced Ronin
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Slither Blade
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Abrade
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Bident of Thassa
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Alora, Merry Thief
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Moonsnare Specialist
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Terminate
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Diabolist
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Dokuchi Silencer
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Tormented Soul
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Elturel Survivors
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Nezumi Prowler
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Changeling Outcast
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Tin Street Dodger
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Flamerush Rider
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Flamewake Phoenix
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Harried Dronesmith
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Mukotai Ambusher
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Azra Smokeshaper
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Dalek Squadron
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Legion Warboss
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Moonblade Shinobi
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Baleful Strix
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Scapegoat
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Skullsnatcher
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Tiamat's Fanatics
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Lackey
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Rabbit Battery
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Stormkin
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Rankle and Torbran
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Genasi Enforcers
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Shoreline Looter
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Courage
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Covert Technician
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Skyfire Phoenix
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Imp
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Impetuous Sunchaser
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Perplexing Test
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-24%synergy
Get Out
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Crosis's Charm
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Filter Out
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Opt
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Murder
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
You Are Already Dead
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Refute
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Doom Blade
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Divert Disaster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Quick Study
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Cauldron Dance
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Draconic Lore
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Wash Away
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Chart a Course
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Hazardous Blast
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Painful Truths
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Enter the Enigma
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Electroduplicate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Hate Mirage
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-38%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Hungry for More
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Open into Wonder
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Fell
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Notion Rain
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Mimic Vat
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Shard
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Daring Piracy
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Rising of the Day
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Cunning Evasion
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Warstorm Surge
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Military Intelligence
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Coastal Piracy
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Elemental Mastery
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Goblin War Drums
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Rage Reflection
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
War Effort
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Assault
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Where Ancients Tread
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Break Through the Line
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Cultist
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Fire
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Triple Triad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan the Masterless
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
-23%synergy
Dimir Signet
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
-52%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-25%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-26%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-31%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Island
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Seething Landscape
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Deceit
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Malice
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Maestros Theater
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Choked Estuary
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-34%synergy
Ferrous Lake
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Waterfront District
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Tramway Station
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Command Bridge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Highland Lake
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy