Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Optimized Control

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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
78%inclusion70 decks90 decks
67%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
69%inclusion62 decks90 decks
59%synergy
Essence Flux
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
77%inclusion69 decks90 decks
53%synergy
Displacer Kitten
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Notion Thief
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Anger
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Bone Miser
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Phantasmal Image
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Norman Osborn
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Sangromancer
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Fell Specter
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Flame of Anor
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Planar Incision
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Espers to Magicite
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Displace
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Dark Deal
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Stitch Together
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Electroduplicate
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Splash Portal
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Noetic Scales
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Liliana's Caress
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Necromancy
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Megrim
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Raiders' Wake
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Bandit's Talent
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
99%inclusion89 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion86 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion88 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Island
89%inclusion80 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion79 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion75 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion73 decks90 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion72 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion72 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion69 decks90 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion62 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
-31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-20%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
7%synergy