Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - Budget Core

Mairsil, the Pretender
Rank #991
9decks
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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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Aetherling
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Soliton
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Endling
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Torchling
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Trading Post
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Izzet Charm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
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Cathartic Reunion
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Final Parting
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Notion Rain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Glimmerbell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Steel Hellkite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Patron of the Moon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Prakhata Pillar-Bug
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Dralnu, Lich Lord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Blighted Bat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Pack Rat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ovinomancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Argivian Avenger
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Endbringer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Cavern Harpy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tuktuk Rubblefort
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hythonia the Cruel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Horror of the Dim
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Shifty Doppelganger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Immolating Souleater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sphinx of Magosi
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Xathrid Gorgon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Walking Atlas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Skywing Aven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lazav, the Multifarious
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Jodah's Avenger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pestilent Souleater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Stitcher Geralf
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Bazaar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Knave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Withered Wretch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Denizen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Viashino Heretic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Rakka Mar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Oriq Loremage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Skyship Stalker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Farmstead Gleaner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Anger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Shriekdiver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Meletis Charlatan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Terminate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Essence Flux
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Crosis's Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Blur
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Planar Incision
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Silumgar's Command
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Get Out
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Steam Augury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Excavation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Displace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Psychic Spiral
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Scour from Existence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Countervailing Winds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dissipate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Lesson
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Defabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Peel from Reality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Retort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Confound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Warped Physique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wretched Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grixis Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Confounding Riddle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Concerted Defense
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bane's Contingency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Treasure Cruise
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Shenanigans
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Strategic Planning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dread Summons
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rise // Fall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Aftershock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Breaking // Entering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dark Intimations
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ritual of Soot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Disaster Radius
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Duress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Star of Extinction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dispossess
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Undo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Never // Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Disentomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grave Upheaval
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Future
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Extinction Event
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fortuitous Find
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ransack the Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wild Guess
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Vapors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sever the Bloodline
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dreadbore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Taigam's Scheming
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flood of Tears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mind Grind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Raise Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wander in Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pendant of Prosperity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Mirage Mirror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Shard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Helvault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Elaborate Firecannon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Feldon's Cane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Immortal Coil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Separator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Collector's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gem of Becoming
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Heavy Arbalest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tome of Legends
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Monastery Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pestilence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Memorial to Folly
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Dreadship Reef
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Molten Slagheap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Memorial to Genius
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Wreckage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blast Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unstable Frontier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hostile Desert
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Coveted Jewel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-66%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Locket
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Locket
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tome of the Guildpact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-79%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Firemind Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Grixis Panorama
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Command Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-47%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Akoum Refuge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Highland Lake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Study Hall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Campus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ice Tunnel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Base Camp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Volatile Fjord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
River of Tears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Watery Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Unknown Shores
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy