Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Parker Luck
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aetherling
89%inclusion98 decks110 decks
89%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
86%inclusion95 decks110 decks
85%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
68%synergy
Torchling
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
67%synergy
Anger
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
62%synergy
Cavern Harpy
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Endling
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion69 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Buried Alive
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Tree of Perdition
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
52%synergy
Oriq Loremage
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
52%synergy
Staff of Domination
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Hateflayer
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Entomb
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Morphling
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Shauku, Endbringer
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Pili-Pala
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Pack Rat
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Eater of the Dead
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Jace's Archivist
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Spark Double
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Ovinomancer
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Blighted Bat
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Avatar of Woe
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Anthroplasm
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Sage of Hours
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Soliton
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Dralnu, Lich Lord
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Blood Vassal
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Argent Sphinx
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Skyship Stalker
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Patron of the Moon
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Likeness Looter
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Denizen
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Triskelion
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Planar Incision
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Blur
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Evacuation
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-23%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Consider
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Displace
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Excavation
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Thought Scour
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Crosis's Charm
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Release to the Wind
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Lively Dirge
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Tide
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Necromantic Selection
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Ransack the Lab
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirage Mirror
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Shard
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Heartstone
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Fervor
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Flamekin Village
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion95 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion86 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
60%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Coveted Jewel
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion102 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion100 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
7%synergy