Obeka, Brute Chronologist (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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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MTGStocks
Oscorp Industries
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mysterio, Master of Illusion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sneak Attack
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Ideas Unbound
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Final Fortune
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Glorious End
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Last Chance
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Starwinder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Sedris, the Traitor King
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Hellkite Courser
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Zara, Renegade Recruiter
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Mulldrifter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Araumi of the Dead Tide
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Auton Soldier
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Avaricious Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Identity Thief
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Likeness Looter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Massacre Wurm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Anger
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Quantum Riddler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Superior Spider-Man
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fatestitcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Corpse Dance
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Discontinuity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Shallow Grave
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Cauldron Dance
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Time Stop
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tale's End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Treacherous Urge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Warrior's Oath
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Buried Alive
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Come Back Wrong
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Corporeal Projection
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Careful Study
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Persist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hate Mirage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Chart a Course
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Slave of Bolas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Final Parting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mimic Vat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Blade of Selves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mirror Box
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Flameshadow Conjuring
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Psychic Vortex
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Dawn of the Dead
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Splinter Twin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mirror March
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Determined Iteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Echoing Assault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli Rai
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Mistrise Village
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Field
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Arena of Glory
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tomb Fortress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Morphic Pool
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Xander's Lounge
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mountain
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Island
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Raucous Theater
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy