Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - 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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Entomb
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Aetherling
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Mystic Remora
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Buried Alive
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Underworld Breach
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Anger
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Pact
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Consultation
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Brain Freeze
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Flusterstorm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Mana Vault
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Force of Will
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Intuition
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Asmodeus the Archfiend
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Displacer Kitten
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Endling
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Cavern Harpy
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Notion Thief
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Tree of Perdition
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Torchling
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Morphling
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Divining Witch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Hateflayer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Jace's Archivist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Oriq Loremage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Drake
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Gravecrawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fatestitcher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Memnarch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Pili-Pala
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sage of Hours
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Empress Galina
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Bat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Welder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Mental Misstep
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Essence Flux
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Miscast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Blur
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planar Incision
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Unmarked Grave
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Flame
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Burning Inquiry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ransack the Lab
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Resentful Revelation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-39%synergy
Shattering Spree
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Notion Rain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nevinyrral's Disk
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Domination
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Buster Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Training Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Badlands
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Underground Sea
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Volcanic Island
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-55%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Island
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-59%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mountain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-62%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Luxury Suite
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy