Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - Upgraded Control

Mairsil, the Pretender
Rank #991
6decks
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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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Multiversal Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aetherling
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
100%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
99%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Sphinx of Magosi
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Blighted Bat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Cavern Harpy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Tree of Perdition
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Morphling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Eater of the Dead
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Endling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pack Rat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Torchling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Phantasmal Image
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Planebound Accomplice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cinder Elemental
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Formation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Captivating Crew
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Goliath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nezumi Graverobber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Xathrid Gorgon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Havengul Lich
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Omen Hawker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Obeka, Brute Chronologist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Deadeye Tracker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Initiate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Viashino Heretic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mannichi, the Fevered Dream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fire Covenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fated Return
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Essence Flux
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fading Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tolarian Winds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Forbid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Filter Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Counterflux
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Tale's End
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Perplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Jwari Disruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vapor Snag
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wash Away
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Careful Study
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Strategic Planning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Roadside Blowout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Life's Finale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Unmarked Grave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Discerning Taste
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Shenanigans
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wash Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inspired Idea
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Quasiduplicate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blatant Thievery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ransack the Lab
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Necromantic Selection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Tempest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Last Reckoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Step Through
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Taigam's Scheming
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Grave Upheaval
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtseize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Mirage Mirror
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Mirror Box
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Gallery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Boompile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wand of Wonder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Heartstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spawning Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lux Cannon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Chain Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Training Grounds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Counterbalance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Need for Speed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sinister Concoction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Azgol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Invasion of Fiora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karn Liberated
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Will Kenrith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dack Fayden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Flamekin Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Coalition Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Bloom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vulshok Factory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Boommobile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Canyon Slough
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Wastes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Grand Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy