Mishra, Artificer Prodigy (Commander) - Shadowborn Apostles

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shadowborn Apostle
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
100%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Biotransference
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Echoing Return
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Thrumming Stone
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Fabricate
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Prince of Thralls
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Rune-Scarred Demon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Harvester of Souls
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Liliana's Contract
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Lord Xander, the Collector
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Lord of the Void
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Lord of Change
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sower of Discord
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Slaanesh
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Welder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod the Uncaring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Plague Drone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Master of Cruelties
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dream Devourer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos the Defiler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Myr Retriever
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Marionette Master
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Loyal Inventor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Secret Salvage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Handling
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Haunting Voyage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reshape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Trash for Treasure
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Charge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Forge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Time Sieve
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Disruptor Flute
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Memory Vessel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Reflections of Littjara
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Possibility Storm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Molten Echoes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planar Chaos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Double Down
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Whispers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Island
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy