Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - Blink

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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ominous Asylum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sinister Hideout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aetherling
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
90%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Cavern Harpy
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Buried Alive
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Torchling
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Oriq Loremage
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Anger
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Morphling
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Perdition
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Unmarked Grave
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Intuition
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Horseshoe Crab
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Eater of the Dead
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Endling
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Hateflayer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Pack Rat
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Pili-Pala
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Jace's Archivist
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Bazaar
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Ovinomancer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dralnu, Lich Lord
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Memnarch
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sage of Hours
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Soliton
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Anthroplasm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Avatar of Woe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blighted Bat
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Argent Sphinx
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Skirge Familiar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Skyship Stalker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Patron of the Moon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Omen Hawker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Likeness Looter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Planar Incision
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Excavation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Stern Lesson
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Careful Study
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
By Force
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ransack the Lab
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Notion Rain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Staff of Domination
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mirage Mirror
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Netherborn Altar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sunstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Trading Post
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Training Grounds
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Flamekin Village
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Boommobile
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Island
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Mountain
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy