Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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Singularity Rupture
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Arcanis the Omnipotent
100% of 11 decks +99% synergy
Aetherling
91% of 11 decks +90% synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
82% of 11 decks +81% synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
73% of 11 decks +72% synergy
Buried Alive
73% of 11 decks +69% synergy
Cavern Harpy
64% of 11 decks +63% synergy
Torchling
64% of 11 decks +63% synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
64% of 11 decks +63% synergy
Tree of Perdition
64% of 11 decks +63% synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
64% of 11 decks +63% synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
64% of 11 decks +40% synergy
Oriq Loremage
64% of 11 decks +63% synergy
Anger
64% of 11 decks +54% synergy
Frantic Search
55% of 11 decks +41% synergy
Pack Rat
55% of 11 decks +52% synergy
Spark Double
55% of 11 decks +46% synergy
Jace's Archivist
55% of 11 decks +48% synergy
Entomb
45% of 11 decks +39% synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
45% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Necrotic Ooze
45% of 11 decks +45% synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
45% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Ancient Tomb
36% of 11 decks +23% synergy
The One Ring
36% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Rhystic Study
36% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
27% of 11 decks +19% synergy
Deflecting Swat
27% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Intuition
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Opposition Agent
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Creatures
Shauku, Endbringer
45% of 11 decks +45% synergy
Endling
45% of 11 decks +45% synergy
Hateflayer
45% of 11 decks +45% synergy
Spikeshot Elder
45% of 11 decks +45% synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
45% of 11 decks +43% synergy
Knacksaw Clique
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Doom Whisperer
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Horseshoe Crab
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Magus of the Bazaar
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Morphling
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Avatar of Woe
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Memnarch
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Triskelion
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Pili-Pala
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Sage of Hours
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Magus of the Wheel
27% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Blood Pet
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Anthroplasm
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Blood Vassal
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Displacer Kitten
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Dralnu, Lich Lord
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Roaming Throne
18% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Eater of the Dead
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Mercurial Chemister
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Walking Ballista
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Crystalline Crawler
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Argent Sphinx
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Minion of Leshrac
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Skirge Familiar
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Geth, Lord of the Vault
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
The Locust God
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Patron of the Moon
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Ledger Shredder
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Deadeye Navigator
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14% of 7 decks +7% synergy
The Master, Multiplied
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Planar Incision
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Ghostly Flicker
36% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Brainstorm
27% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Fact or Fiction
27% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Dark Ritual
27% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Essence Flux
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Swan Song
27% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Counterspell
27% of 11 decks -17% synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Blur
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Chaos Warp
18% of 11 decks -20% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Maestros Charm
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Ancient Excavation
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Rakdos Charm
18% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Mana Drain
18% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Valakut Awakening
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Ionize
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Fire Covenant
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Deadly Rollick
9% of 11 decks -5% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Steam Augury
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Chain of Vapor
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Go for the Throat
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Imp's Mischief
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Consider
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Tolarian Winds
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Invert Polarity
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Fateful Showdown
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Capsize
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Flusterstorm
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Disallow
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Filter Out
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Counterflux
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Tale's End
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Perplex
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Jwari Disruption
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Force of Will
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Demonic Consultation
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Izzet Charm
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Cryptic Command
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
45% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Blasphemous Act
45% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Cathartic Reunion
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Vandalblast
27% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Demonic Tutor
27% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Reanimate
27% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Toxic Deluge
27% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Ponder
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Lively Dirge
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Gamble
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Final Parting
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Expressive Iteration
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Damnation
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Tunnel Vision
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Unmarked Grave
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Slagstorm
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Careful Study
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Recall
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Unearth
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Heat Shimmer
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Lórien Revealed
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Whispering Madness
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Last One Standing
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Preordain
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Burning Inquiry
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Deadly Tempest
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Nanogene Conversion
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Step Through
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Breakthrough
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Grim Tutor
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Reforge the Soul
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Reckless Handling
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Notion Rain
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Compulsive Research
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Mind Bomb
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
45% of 11 decks +45% synergy
Conjurer's Closet
45% of 11 decks +42% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Mirage Mirror
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Staff of Domination
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Mesmeric Orb
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 11 decks -7% synergy
Lightning Greaves
18% of 11 decks -11% synergy
Campfire
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Mirror Box
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Umbral Mantle
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Cauldron of Souls
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Panharmonicon
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Helm of the Host
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Cursed Recording
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Darksteel Forge
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
The Golden Throne
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
The Cauldron of Eternity
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Karn's Sylex
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Crystal Shard
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Thaumatic Compass
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Training Grounds
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Rising of the Day
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Ripples of Undeath
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Fervor
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Animate Dead
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Black Market Connections
18% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Propaganda
18% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Search for Azcanta
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Candlekeep Sage
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Counterbalance
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Underworld Breach
9% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Frozen Aether
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Saheeli Rai
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Ral Zarek
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Dack Fayden
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
55% of 11 decks +51% synergy
Arena of Glory
45% of 11 decks +42% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Command Beacon
27% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Mistrise Village
20% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Maze of Ith
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Reliquary Tower
18% of 11 decks -17% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Bojuka Bog
9% of 11 decks -15% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Ghost Quarter
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Coral Atoll
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
The Black Gate
9% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Halimar Depths
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Cabal Coffers
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Volatile Fault
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Academy Ruins
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Castle Locthwain
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Cascading Cataracts
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9% of 11 decks -6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Arcane Signet
91% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Gilded Lotus
73% of 11 decks +69% synergy
Rakdos Signet
64% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Dimir Signet
64% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Izzet Signet
55% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
45% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
36% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18% of 11 decks -23% synergy
Thran Dynamo
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Relic of Sauron
18% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Chrome Mox
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Commander's Sphere
9% of 11 decks -15% synergy
Dimir Cluestone
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Basalt Monolith
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Coveted Jewel
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Patriar's Seal
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Prismatic Geoscope
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Midnight Clock
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Lands
Swamp
100% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Island
100% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Command Tower
91% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Mountain
91% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Steam Vents
73% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Blood Crypt
73% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73% of 11 decks +40% synergy
Polluted Delta
64% of 11 decks +31% synergy
Watery Grave
64% of 11 decks +19% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Xander's Lounge
55% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Underground River
55% of 11 decks +28% synergy
Scalding Tarn
55% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Exotic Orchard
45% of 11 decks -11% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Luxury Suite
45% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Morphic Pool
45% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Thundering Falls
45% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Training Center
45% of 11 decks +12% synergy
City of Brass
45% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Shivan Reef
36% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Sulfur Falls
36% of 11 decks -9% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36% of 11 decks -6% synergy
Sunken Hollow
36% of 11 decks -5% synergy
Flooded Strand
36% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Undercity Sewers
27% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Fabled Passage
27% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Reflecting Pool
27% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
27% of 11 decks -30% synergy
Path of Ancestry
27% of 11 decks -5% synergy
Marsh Flats
27% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Prismatic Vista
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Raucous Theater
18% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Fetid Pools
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Arid Mesa
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Mana Confluence
18% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Haunted Ridge
18% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Valakut Awakening
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Misty Rainforest
9% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9% of 11 decks -3% synergy