Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Koh, the Face Stealer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
58%synergy
Essence Flux
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Monument to Endurance
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Displacer Kitten
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Anger
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Notion Thief
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Kefka, Dancing Mad
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Strix
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Bone Miser
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Norman Osborn
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Spark Double
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Sangromancer
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Fell Specter
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Phantasmal Image
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Massacre Wurm
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Generator Servant
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Ghostly Flicker
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Planar Incision
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Laughing Mad
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Espers to Magicite
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Blur
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Siren's Ruse
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Displace
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Evacuation
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Electroduplicate
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Poison the Waters
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Return
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Suplex
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Liliana's Caress
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Megrim
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Bandit's Talent
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ambition
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Raiders' Wake
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Oppression
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Restless Vents
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Seething Landscape
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Oscorp Industries
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
2%synergy