Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive cEDH

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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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Timetwister
100% of 26 decks +98% synergy
Flusterstorm
100% of 26 decks +92% synergy
Cabal Ritual
100% of 26 decks +92% synergy
Force of Negation
100% of 26 decks +92% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100% of 26 decks +91% synergy
Mental Misstep
96% of 26 decks +90% synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
96% of 26 decks +90% synergy
Tainted Pact
96% of 26 decks +90% synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
92% of 26 decks +89% synergy
Demonic Consultation
96% of 26 decks +89% synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100% of 26 decks +68% synergy
Swan Song
100% of 26 decks +82% synergy
Rhystic Study
100% of 26 decks +75% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100% of 26 decks +83% synergy
Mystical Tutor
100% of 26 decks +87% synergy
Demonic Tutor
100% of 26 decks +78% synergy
Windfall
96% of 26 decks +73% synergy
Mystic Remora
96% of 26 decks +81% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
96% of 26 decks +78% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
92% of 26 decks +67% synergy
Game Changers
Lion's Eye Diamond
100% of 26 decks +94% synergy
Mox Diamond
100% of 26 decks +94% synergy
Imperial Seal
100% of 26 decks +93% synergy
Chrome Mox
100% of 26 decks +91% synergy
Mana Vault
100% of 26 decks +91% synergy
Underworld Breach
100% of 26 decks +91% synergy
Force of Will
100% of 26 decks +89% synergy
Ad Nauseam
96% of 26 decks +92% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
96% of 26 decks +88% synergy
Grim Monolith
92% of 26 decks +88% synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
88% of 26 decks +77% synergy
Opposition Agent
73% of 26 decks +67% synergy
Valley Floodcaller
65% of 26 decks +61% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
54% of 26 decks +46% synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42% of 26 decks +38% synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
35% of 26 decks +33% synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
31% of 26 decks +28% synergy
Spellseeker
27% of 26 decks +24% synergy
Snapcaster Mage
27% of 26 decks +24% synergy
Ledger Shredder
27% of 26 decks +25% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19% of 26 decks +14% synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
15% of 26 decks +14% synergy
Gilded Drake
15% of 26 decks +14% synergy
Notion Thief
15% of 26 decks +7% synergy
Displacer Kitten
12% of 26 decks +7% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12% of 26 decks +3% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12% of 26 decks +10% synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Malevolent Hermit
8% of 26 decks +7% synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8% of 26 decks +2% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8% of 26 decks +1% synergy
Instants
Brain Freeze
88% of 26 decks +82% synergy
Pact of Negation
88% of 26 decks +80% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88% of 26 decks +64% synergy
Intuition
85% of 26 decks +83% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
85% of 26 decks +80% synergy
Red Elemental Blast
85% of 26 decks +79% synergy
Chain of Vapor
81% of 26 decks +75% synergy
Mana Drain
73% of 26 decks +57% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
69% of 26 decks +64% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
69% of 26 decks +50% synergy
Pyroblast
69% of 26 decks +64% synergy
Final Fortune
65% of 26 decks +60% synergy
Deflecting Swat
54% of 26 decks +37% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
50% of 26 decks +46% synergy
Brainstorm
35% of 26 decks +18% synergy
Spell Pierce
31% of 26 decks +28% synergy
Deadly Rollick
27% of 26 decks +12% synergy
Lightning Bolt
27% of 26 decks +20% synergy
Gifts Ungiven
27% of 26 decks +26% synergy
Snap
27% of 26 decks +21% synergy
Entomb
19% of 26 decks +13% synergy
Dispel
15% of 26 decks +12% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12% of 26 decks +9% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12% of 26 decks +9% synergy
Daze
12% of 26 decks +10% synergy
Pongify
8% of 26 decks +1% synergy
Winds of Rebuke
8% of 26 decks +7% synergy
Strix Serenade
8% of 26 decks +5% synergy
Delay
8% of 26 decks +6% synergy
Counterspell
8% of 26 decks -37% synergy
Miscast
8% of 26 decks +6% synergy
Flare of Duplication
8% of 26 decks +5% synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
92% of 26 decks +87% synergy
Gamble
88% of 26 decks +79% synergy
Toxic Deluge
88% of 26 decks +67% synergy
Reanimate
85% of 26 decks +61% synergy
Gitaxian Probe
81% of 26 decks +75% synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
73% of 26 decks +68% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
73% of 26 decks +68% synergy
Praetor's Grasp
69% of 26 decks +65% synergy
Jeska's Will
62% of 26 decks +46% synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
42% of 26 decks +38% synergy
Ponder
27% of 26 decks +18% synergy
Faithless Looting
23% of 26 decks +4% synergy
Diabolic Intent
12% of 26 decks +4% synergy
Transmute Artifact
12% of 26 decks +11% synergy
Molten Psyche
8% of 26 decks +3% synergy
Careful Study
8% of 26 decks +6% synergy
Preordain
8% of 26 decks +1% synergy
Dark Deal
8% of 26 decks +1% synergy
Grapeshot
8% of 26 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
92% of 26 decks +79% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
92% of 26 decks +85% synergy
Defense Grid
31% of 26 decks +28% synergy
Grinding Station
15% of 26 decks +14% synergy
Cursed Totem
12% of 26 decks +11% synergy
Isochron Scepter
8% of 26 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
73% of 26 decks +67% synergy
Dress Down
19% of 26 decks +18% synergy
Waste Not
8% of 26 decks -3% synergy
Necrodominance
8% of 26 decks +6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
27% of 26 decks +23% synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
100% of 26 decks +87% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
88% of 26 decks +73% synergy
City of Traitors
50% of 26 decks +47% synergy
Mistrise Village
33% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23% of 26 decks +21% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19% of 26 decks +17% synergy
Urza's Saga
12% of 26 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 26 decks +12% synergy
Lotus Petal
100% of 26 decks +91% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 26 decks +10% synergy
Mox Opal
96% of 26 decks +89% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
92% of 26 decks +44% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
85% of 26 decks +41% synergy
Fellwar Stone
77% of 26 decks +42% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46% of 26 decks +5% synergy
Dimir Signet
27% of 26 decks -13% synergy
Mox Amber
23% of 26 decks +18% synergy
Izzet Signet
15% of 26 decks -21% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 26 decks +8% synergy
Badlands
100% of 26 decks +85% synergy
Steam Vents
100% of 26 decks +57% synergy
Underground Sea
100% of 26 decks +86% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100% of 26 decks +93% synergy
Volcanic Island
100% of 26 decks +86% synergy
Scalding Tarn
100% of 26 decks +69% synergy
Polluted Delta
100% of 26 decks +67% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100% of 26 decks +67% synergy
Watery Grave
100% of 26 decks +55% synergy
Blood Crypt
96% of 26 decks +53% synergy
Flooded Strand
92% of 26 decks +82% synergy
City of Brass
92% of 26 decks +79% synergy
Mana Confluence
88% of 26 decks +77% synergy
Misty Rainforest
85% of 26 decks +75% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
85% of 26 decks +75% synergy
Marsh Flats
85% of 26 decks +75% synergy
Exotic Orchard
81% of 26 decks +24% synergy
Morphic Pool
81% of 26 decks +48% synergy
Wooded Foothills
77% of 26 decks +69% synergy
Arid Mesa
77% of 26 decks +68% synergy
Luxury Suite
69% of 26 decks +37% synergy
Island
69% of 26 decks -24% synergy
Training Center
69% of 26 decks +36% synergy
Undercity Sewers
50% of 26 decks +38% synergy
Swamp
46% of 26 decks -46% synergy
Underground River
31% of 26 decks +4% synergy
Mountain
27% of 26 decks -65% synergy
Spire of Industry
19% of 26 decks +15% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
19% of 26 decks +16% synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12% of 26 decks +9% synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12% of 26 decks +9% synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12% of 26 decks +3% synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10% of 21 decks +3% synergy
Raucous Theater
8% of 26 decks -3% synergy
Gemstone Mine
8% of 26 decks +7% synergy
Thundering Falls
8% of 26 decks -2% synergy
Reflecting Pool
8% of 26 decks -1% synergy
Mount Doom
8% of 26 decks -0% synergy