Saruman, the White Hand (Commander)

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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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Pain for All
7% of 1379 decks +7% synergy
The Eternity Elevator
3% of 1406 decks +2% synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
3% of 1406 decks +2% synergy
Mutinous Massacre
3% of 1406 decks +1% synergy
Consult the Star Charts
2% of 1393 decks +1% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Orcish Siegemaster
65% of 8035 decks +58% synergy
Summons of Saruman
61% of 8035 decks +56% synergy
Treason of Isengard
58% of 8035 decks +52% synergy
Foray of Orcs
53% of 8035 decks +48% synergy
Saruman's Trickery
54% of 8035 decks +47% synergy
Widespread Brutality
50% of 8035 decks +46% synergy
Barad-dûr
53% of 8035 decks +44% synergy
Fiery Inscription
49% of 8035 decks +44% synergy
Flame of Anor
48% of 8035 decks +43% synergy
Orcish Medicine
47% of 8035 decks +42% synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
68% of 8035 decks +20% synergy
Feed the Swarm
50% of 8035 decks +17% synergy
Arcane Denial
49% of 8035 decks +19% synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
47% of 8035 decks +41% synergy
Guttersnipe
46% of 8035 decks +40% synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
44% of 8035 decks +39% synergy
Counterspell
44% of 8035 decks -1% synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
41% of 8035 decks +39% synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
41% of 8035 decks +36% synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40% of 8035 decks +33% synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
37% of 8035 decks +19% synergy
The One Ring
19% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Rhystic Study
19% of 8035 decks -6% synergy
Notion Thief
16% of 8035 decks +8% synergy
Jeska's Will
14% of 8035 decks -2% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13% of 8035 decks -6% synergy
Deflecting Swat
11% of 8035 decks -5% synergy
Mystical Tutor
10% of 8035 decks -4% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7% of 8035 decks -10% synergy
Ancient Tomb
5% of 8035 decks -8% synergy
Creatures
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
39% of 8035 decks +33% synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
34% of 8035 decks +25% synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
33% of 8035 decks +28% synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
32% of 8035 decks +27% synergy
Warg Rider
32% of 7874 decks +28% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
30% of 8035 decks +24% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30% of 8035 decks +23% synergy
Saruman the White
28% of 8035 decks +25% synergy
Moria Scavenger
25% of 8035 decks +20% synergy
Treasure Nabber
24% of 8035 decks +20% synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
23% of 8035 decks +17% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23% of 8035 decks -3% synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
21% of 8035 decks +12% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
20% of 8035 decks +13% synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
18% of 8035 decks +15% synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
16% of 8035 decks +15% synergy
Archmage of Runes
15% of 4782 decks +12% synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14% of 8035 decks +12% synergy
Dunland Crebain
14% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Anger
13% of 8035 decks +3% synergy
Gleaming Overseer
13% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
13% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
12% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
12% of 2169 decks +5% synergy
The Balrog of Moria
11% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Gandalf the Grey
11% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
11% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Moria Marauder
11% of 8035 decks +9% synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10% of 5652 decks +7% synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
9% of 8035 decks +8% synergy
Wizards of Thay
9% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Hostage Taker
9% of 8035 decks -2% synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
9% of 8035 decks +8% synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
9% of 2370 decks +1% synergy
Merciless Executioner
8% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Eternal Skylord
8% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
8% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Young Pyromancer
8% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
7% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
7% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
7% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
7% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
7% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6% of 2370 decks -0% synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
6% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
6% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
6% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Instants
Fling
38% of 8035 decks +35% synergy
Lazotep Plating
37% of 8035 decks +32% synergy
Consider
34% of 8035 decks +29% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30% of 8035 decks +22% synergy
Fact or Fiction
30% of 8035 decks +21% synergy
Frantic Search
29% of 8035 decks +15% synergy
Negate
28% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Chaos Warp
26% of 8035 decks -12% synergy
Commence the Endgame
25% of 8035 decks +23% synergy
Soul's Fire
23% of 8035 decks +22% synergy
Brainstorm
23% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
22% of 8035 decks +20% synergy
Dig Through Time
21% of 8035 decks +18% synergy
Dark Ritual
21% of 8035 decks -11% synergy
Terminate
19% of 8035 decks -7% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16% of 8035 decks -9% synergy
Sauron's Ransom
16% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Bedevil
15% of 8035 decks -4% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15% of 8035 decks -10% synergy
Opt
14% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
Press the Enemy
13% of 8035 decks +12% synergy
Deadly Rollick
13% of 8035 decks -2% synergy
Swan Song
13% of 8035 decks -5% synergy
Deceive the Messenger
13% of 8035 decks +12% synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Bitter Downfall
12% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Withering Torment
12% of 5179 decks -1% synergy
Big Score
12% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
Mana Drain
11% of 8035 decks -5% synergy
Go for the Throat
11% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Rakdos Charm
10% of 8035 decks -5% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10% of 6045 decks +6% synergy
Mystic Confluence
10% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Nasty End
10% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Abrade
9% of 8035 decks +1% synergy
Display of Power
9% of 8035 decks +8% synergy
Glorious Gale
9% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Sink into Stupor
8% of 6051 decks -1% synergy
Fell the Profane
8% of 6051 decks +0% synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Quick Study
7% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Lightning Bolt
7% of 8035 decks +0% synergy
Pongify
6% of 8035 decks -0% synergy
Seething Song
6% of 8035 decks +3% synergy
Invert Polarity
6% of 6029 decks +3% synergy
Sorceries
Assault on Osgiliath
37% of 8035 decks +34% synergy
Ringsight
36% of 8035 decks +27% synergy
Deep Analysis
34% of 8035 decks +30% synergy
Faithless Looting
34% of 8035 decks +15% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32% of 8035 decks +30% synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
29% of 8035 decks +27% synergy
Mordor Muster
28% of 8035 decks +26% synergy
Reanimate
26% of 8035 decks +3% synergy
Swarming of Moria
26% of 8035 decks +24% synergy
Treasure Cruise
24% of 8035 decks +21% synergy
Wake the Dragon
23% of 8035 decks +21% synergy
Invade the City
21% of 8035 decks +19% synergy
Languish
18% of 8035 decks +16% synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
18% of 8035 decks +14% synergy
Extract from Darkness
17% of 8035 decks +14% synergy
Decree of Pain
17% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Preordain
16% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
16% of 8035 decks +14% synergy
Toxic Deluge
16% of 8035 decks -5% synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
15% of 7914 decks +13% synergy
Ponder
15% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Lidless Gaze
13% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
13% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Vandalblast
13% of 8035 decks -5% synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12% of 8035 decks +9% synergy
Lórien Revealed
12% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
12% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
Windfall
11% of 8035 decks -12% synergy
Demonic Tutor
11% of 8035 decks -11% synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11% of 7874 decks +10% synergy
Night's Whisper
11% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Mana Geyser
11% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
11% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
The Torment of Gollum
10% of 8035 decks +9% synergy
Essence Harvest
10% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
Sorcerous Squall
10% of 7874 decks +9% synergy
Living Death
10% of 8035 decks +3% synergy
Claim the Precious
10% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Enter the Enigma
9% of 5162 decks +7% synergy
Volcanic Salvo
8% of 8035 decks +8% synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
8% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Expressive Iteration
8% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Birthday Escape
8% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Circle of Power
7% of 2341 decks +3% synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7% of 2124 decks +2% synergy
Fire of Orthanc
6% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
6% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Callous Dismissal
6% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6% of 8035 decks +1% synergy
Rite of Consumption
6% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
24% of 8035 decks -1% synergy
Lightning Greaves
23% of 8035 decks -7% synergy
The Ozolith
20% of 8035 decks +16% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
Glamdring
12% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12% of 8035 decks -3% synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12% of 8035 decks +9% synergy
Shadowspear
11% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Mithril Coat
11% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
7% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7% of 8035 decks +3% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Primal Amulet
7% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Embercleave
6% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5% of 2370 decks +1% synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
39% of 8035 decks +34% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
36% of 8035 decks +30% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
31% of 8035 decks +27% synergy
Storm of Saruman
28% of 8035 decks +26% synergy
Book of Mazarbul
23% of 8035 decks +20% synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
19% of 8035 decks +13% synergy
All Will Be One
15% of 8035 decks +13% synergy
Call of the Ring
14% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Shark Typhoon
13% of 8035 decks +12% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11% of 8035 decks +0% synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11% of 8035 decks +9% synergy
Propaganda
10% of 8035 decks -3% synergy
Mystic Remora
9% of 8035 decks -6% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9% of 4730 decks +8% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Black Market Connections
8% of 8035 decks -5% synergy
There and Back Again
7% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Shiny Impetus
7% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
6% of 8035 decks +2% synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
6% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
15% of 8035 decks +13% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57% of 8035 decks +35% synergy
The Black Gate
44% of 8035 decks +35% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
23% of 8035 decks +16% synergy
Reliquary Tower
23% of 8035 decks -12% synergy
Field of Ruin
18% of 8035 decks +15% synergy
Bojuka Bog
17% of 8035 decks -8% synergy
Mines of Moria
14% of 8035 decks +10% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12% of 7914 decks +7% synergy
Rivendell
11% of 8035 decks +8% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9% of 8035 decks -6% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8% of 8035 decks +7% synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8% of 2246 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7% of 8035 decks +2% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6% of 8035 decks -9% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91% of 8035 decks +0% synergy
Arcane Signet
90% of 8035 decks +2% synergy
Relic of Sauron
59% of 8035 decks +38% synergy
Commander's Sphere
43% of 8035 decks +19% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37% of 8035 decks -6% synergy
Izzet Signet
35% of 8035 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35% of 8035 decks -13% synergy
Dimir Signet
33% of 8035 decks -7% synergy
Mind Stone
31% of 8035 decks +16% synergy
Rakdos Signet
31% of 8035 decks -7% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29% of 8035 decks -12% synergy
Fellwar Stone
27% of 8035 decks -8% synergy
Worn Powerstone
17% of 8035 decks +12% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17% of 8035 decks +0% synergy
Thought Vessel
16% of 8035 decks -5% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11% of 8035 decks +8% synergy
Inherited Envelope
7% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Basalt Monolith
6% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6% of 8035 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Island
98% of 8035 decks +5% synergy
Mountain
97% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Swamp
96% of 8035 decks +4% synergy
Command Tower
91% of 8035 decks -1% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68% of 8035 decks +11% synergy
Sulfur Falls
65% of 8035 decks +20% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60% of 8035 decks +16% synergy
Sunken Hollow
58% of 8035 decks +16% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57% of 8035 decks +15% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57% of 8035 decks +18% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45% of 8035 decks +19% synergy
Underground River
44% of 8035 decks +18% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44% of 8035 decks +28% synergy
Choked Estuary
43% of 8035 decks +24% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
42% of 8035 decks +22% synergy
Evolving Wilds
40% of 8035 decks +14% synergy
Exotic Orchard
40% of 8035 decks -17% synergy
Path of Ancestry
39% of 8035 decks +6% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34% of 8035 decks +12% synergy
Xander's Lounge
30% of 8035 decks -11% synergy
Steam Vents
26% of 8035 decks -17% synergy
Shivan Reef
26% of 8035 decks -2% synergy
Watery Grave
26% of 8035 decks -19% synergy
Blood Crypt
25% of 8035 decks -18% synergy
Training Center
22% of 8035 decks -11% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
22% of 8035 decks +20% synergy
Luxury Suite
20% of 8035 decks -12% synergy
Morphic Pool
20% of 8035 decks -13% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18% of 8035 decks -6% synergy
Polluted Delta
18% of 8035 decks -14% synergy
Seething Landscape
18% of 6002 decks -1% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18% of 8035 decks -15% synergy
Scalding Tarn
18% of 8035 decks -13% synergy
Mount Doom
17% of 8035 decks +9% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16% of 8035 decks -9% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14% of 8035 decks -2% synergy
Haunted Ridge
14% of 8035 decks -8% synergy
Myriad Landscape
10% of 8035 decks -1% synergy
Temple of Deceit
10% of 8035 decks -5% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10% of 8035 decks -3% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10% of 6045 decks +6% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9% of 8035 decks -3% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9% of 8035 decks +0% synergy
Temple of Malice
9% of 8035 decks -4% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9% of 8035 decks -4% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8% of 8035 decks -4% synergy
Maestros Theater
8% of 8035 decks -2% synergy
Sink into Stupor
8% of 6051 decks -1% synergy
Fell the Profane
8% of 6051 decks +0% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8% of 8035 decks +1% synergy