Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Waste Not
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Essence Flux
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Electroduplicate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Saw in Half
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Anger
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Miscast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Notion Thief
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Generator Servant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Spark Double
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sangromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Goldhound
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Plaguecrafter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fog Bank
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Laughing Mad
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Shock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Misdirection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Duplication
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Burnt Offering
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Essence Capture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dissolve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Starstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Forbid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Redirect
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Capsize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Filter Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Perplex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ringsight
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Counsel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Twinflame
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Final Parting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Strike It Rich
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Lively Dirge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Syphon Mind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Singularity Rupture
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Blaze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Dread
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Splash Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Traitorous Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Devastation Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boom // Bust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Time Stretch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quasiduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Silent Departure
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Scorching Shot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coastal Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Box
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Elixir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Oppression
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Liliana's Caress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Witness Protection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind Control
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dream Halls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Forge of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Peat Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Crater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Isle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Cliffgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Heap Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gond Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy