Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Oscorp Industries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aetherling
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
91%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
74%synergy
Buried Alive
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Torchling
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Cavern Harpy
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Tree of Perdition
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Staff of Domination
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Anger
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Hateflayer
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Endling
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Oriq Loremage
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Intuition
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Morphling
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Spark Double
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Walking Ballista
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Pack Rat
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Pili-Pala
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Jace's Archivist
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Anthroplasm
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Blood Vassal
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Sage of Hours
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Patron of the Moon
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Avatar of Woe
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Eater of the Dead
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Doom Whisperer
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Memnarch
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Argent Sphinx
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Triskelion
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Soliton
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pet
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Bat
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Pestilent Souleater
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Omen Hawker
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Dralnu, Lich Lord
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Planar Incision
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Charm
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Evacuation
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Consider
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Dispel
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Careful Study
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Final Parting
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Lively Dirge
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Handling
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Winternight Stories
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Notion Rain
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pendant of Prosperity
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Mirage Mirror
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Shard
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Heartstone
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Campfire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Fervor
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Whispers
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Coveted Jewel
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Geoscope
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Raucous Theater
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy