Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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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Aminatou's Augury
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Spelltwine
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Army of the Damned
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Decree of Pain
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Brass's Bounty
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
The Destined Black Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Oblivion Sower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Galvanoth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wildfire Eternal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nalfeshnee
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Decadent Dragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enigma Drake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thief of Sanity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Docent of Perfection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vivi's Persistence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crosis's Charm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Brainsurge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Electrolyze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Telling Time
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Expedite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Memory Plunder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grixis Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Magma Opus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Curfew
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Twincast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Siphon Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Memory Lapse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unsubstantiate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Impulse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Breach the Multiverse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Blatant Thievery
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Volcanic Vision
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Worst Fears
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Singularity Rupture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Stolen Identity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Clone Legion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Necromantic Selection
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Profane Transfusion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Skull Storm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Trespass
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Heartless Conscription
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bribery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Flood of Tears
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Devastation Tide
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hostile Takeover
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Time Stretch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Surge to Victory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Blood Tribute
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Creative Technique
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Acquire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Life's Finale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Plague Wind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Strionic Resonator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Scroll Rack
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Boots of Speed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wand of Wonder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Shard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Metallurgic Summonings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Triple Triad
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Font of Magic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Melee
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Halimar Depths
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Flamekin Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Izzet Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sol Ring
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Deceit
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Malice
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Maestros Theater
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Steam Vents
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Watery Grave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-32%synergy