Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Octopus Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Reanimate
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Monument to Endurance
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Displacer Kitten
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Liliana's Caress
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Bone Miser
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Anger
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Sangromancer
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Fell Specter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Phantasmal Image
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Essence Flux
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Laughing Mad
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Flame of Anor
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Espers to Magicite
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Planar Incision
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Transpose
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Blur
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sacrifice
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Dark Deal
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Syphon Mind
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Stitch Together
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Splash Portal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Burning Inquiry
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Promise
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Step Through
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Expedition Map
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Howling Mine
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Megrim
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Wake
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Words of Waste
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Pain Magnification
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Bandit's Talent
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Arena of Glory
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Relic of Sauron
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Watery Grave
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Island
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Underground Sea
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Morphic Pool
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Xander's Lounge
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Volcanic Island
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Undercity Sewers
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Thundering Falls
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Raucous Theater
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Oscorp Industries
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-34%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy