Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge (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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aminatou's Augury
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
53%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Expropriate
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
38%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Spelltwine
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Time Stretch
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Blatant Thievery
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Scroll Rack
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Etali, Primal Storm
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Sower
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Thief of Sanity
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Galvanoth
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Nalfeshnee
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Wildfire Eternal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Omnispell Adept
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Hostage Taker
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Wandering Archaic
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Brainsurge
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Siphon Insight
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Memory Plunder
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Crosis's Charm
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Fury Storm
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Army of the Damned
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Mastery
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Bribery
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Enter the Infinite
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Stolen Identity
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Desire
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Vision
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Clone Legion
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Skull Storm
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Worst Fears
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Trespass
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Acquire
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Conscription
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Singularity Rupture
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Strionic Resonator
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Shard
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Wand of Wonder
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Wand
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Mirari
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Stolen Strategy
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Court of Locthwain
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Tempest
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Ashling's Prerogative
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Flamekin Village
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion73 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-21%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
8%synergy