Saruman, the White Hand (Commander) - Optimized Control

Saruman, the White Hand
8 decks (0.000%) Rank #197
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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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The Eternity Elevator
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Pain for All
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kess, Dissident Mage
75% of 8 decks +66% synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
75% of 8 decks +66% synergy
Flame of Anor
62% of 8 decks +57% synergy
Rogue's Passage
75% of 8 decks +52% synergy
Soul's Fire
50% of 8 decks +49% synergy
Shark Typhoon
50% of 8 decks +49% synergy
Deadly Rollick
62% of 8 decks +48% synergy
Fling
50% of 8 decks +48% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50% of 8 decks +47% synergy
Shadowspear
50% of 8 decks +46% synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
75% of 8 decks +27% synergy
Brainstorm
62% of 8 decks +46% synergy
Counterspell
62% of 8 decks +18% synergy
Feed the Swarm
50% of 8 decks +17% synergy
Mana Drain
50% of 8 decks +34% synergy
Reanimate
50% of 8 decks +27% synergy
Arcane Denial
50% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Force of Negation
50% of 8 decks +42% synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
88% of 8 decks +65% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
75% of 8 decks +57% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75% of 8 decks +56% synergy
Rhystic Study
75% of 8 decks +50% synergy
Force of Will
62% of 8 decks +52% synergy
Deflecting Swat
62% of 8 decks +46% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62% of 8 decks +38% synergy
Mystical Tutor
50% of 8 decks +37% synergy
The One Ring
50% of 8 decks +36% synergy
Jeska's Will
50% of 8 decks +34% synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
38% of 8 decks +30% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38% of 8 decks +31% synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
38% of 8 decks +35% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38% of 8 decks +31% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
25% of 8 decks +18% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Moria Scavenger
25% of 8 decks +20% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25% of 8 decks +17% synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Displacer Kitten
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Baleful Strix
12% of 8 decks +3% synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Treasure Nabber
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Agent of Treachery
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
12% of 8 decks -13% synergy
Firebrand Archer
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Sibylline Soothsayer
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Boggart Trawler
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Spark Double
12% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Dutiful Replicator
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Changeling Outcast
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Tribute Mage
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Orcish Squatters
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Ledger Shredder
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Disciple of Bolas
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Guttersnipe
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Wizards of Thay
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Instants
Kazuul's Fury
50% of 8 decks +48% synergy
Frantic Search
38% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Negate
38% of 8 decks +14% synergy
Invert Polarity
38% of 8 decks +35% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
38% of 8 decks +34% synergy
Dig Through Time
38% of 8 decks +34% synergy
Pongify
25% of 8 decks +18% synergy
Chaos Warp
25% of 8 decks -13% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25% of 8 decks +17% synergy
Fact or Fiction
25% of 8 decks +16% synergy
Consider
25% of 8 decks +20% synergy
Dark Ritual
25% of 8 decks -7% synergy
Commence the Endgame
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Strix Serenade
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Swan Song
25% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Withering Torment
25% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Transpose
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Magic Damper
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Arcbond
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Fell the Profane
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Drown in the Loch
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Fatal Push
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Snuff Out
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Press the Enemy
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Tainted Pact
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Cut Down
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Saruman's Trickery
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Clockspinning
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Flare of Denial
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Lightning Bolt
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12% of 8 decks -13% synergy
Sublime Epiphany
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Soul Shatter
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Go for the Throat
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Terminate
12% of 8 decks -14% synergy
Slaughter Pact
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Nexus of Fate
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Opt
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Insidious Will
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Tainted Strike
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Suspended Sentence
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
You Come to a River
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Cryptic Command
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Increasing Vengeance
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Big Score
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
38% of 8 decks +28% synergy
Widespread Brutality
38% of 8 decks +33% synergy
Essence Harvest
38% of 8 decks +37% synergy
Ringsight
38% of 8 decks +29% synergy
Time Warp
38% of 8 decks +36% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25% of 8 decks +20% synergy
Faithless Looting
25% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Invade the City
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Treasure Cruise
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Temporal Manipulation
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Treason of Isengard
25% of 8 decks +20% synergy
Personal Tutor
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Summons of Saruman
25% of 8 decks +19% synergy
Sundering Eruption
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Windfall
12% of 8 decks -11% synergy
Inspiring Refrain
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Reality Strobe
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Stock Up
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Profane Tutor
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Isengard Unleashed
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Vandalblast
12% of 8 decks -5% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Season of Weaving
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Consuming Tide
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Part the Waterveil
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Deep Analysis
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Thud
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Foray of Orcs
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Lórien Revealed
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Finale of Revelation
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Mimeofacture
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Full Throttle
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Insurrection
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Night's Whisper
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Exsanguinate
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Hew the Entwood
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Rite of Flame
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Blatant Thievery
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Disintegrate
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Expropriate
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Mana Geyser
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Toxic Deluge
12% of 8 decks -9% synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Temporal Trespass
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Expressive Iteration
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
38% of 8 decks +33% synergy
Mithril Coat
38% of 8 decks +33% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
38% of 8 decks +34% synergy
Lightning Greaves
38% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38% of 8 decks +36% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Embercleave
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
The Magic Mirror
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25% of 8 decks +20% synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Buster Sword
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Lashwrithe
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Psychic Paper
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Ring of Valkas
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Nightmare Lash
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Winged Boots
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Jet Medallion
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Prowler's Helm
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12% of 8 decks -12% synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Strionic Resonator
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Kormus Bell
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Infantry Shield
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Crystal Chimes
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Fireshrieker
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Horn of Greed
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Ring of Xathrid
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Basilisk Collar
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
38% of 8 decks +35% synergy
Black Market Connections
38% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25% of 8 decks +20% synergy
All Will Be One
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Double Vision
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Propaganda
25% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Take Possession
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Fiery Inscription
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Dying Wish
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Aqueous Form
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Extravagant Replication
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Annex
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Glistening Oil
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Copy Enchantment
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Turf War
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Phyresis
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Call of the Ring
12% of 8 decks +3% synergy
Burning Anger
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Court of Vantress
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Dream Leash
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
No Mercy
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Volition Reins
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Corrupted Conscience
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Confiscate
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Paradox Haze
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Mirrormade
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Estrid's Invocation
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Mystic Remora
12% of 8 decks -3% synergy
Powerbalance
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Frenzied Fugue
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Conquer
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Lay Claim
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12% of 8 decks +2% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
50% of 8 decks +45% synergy
The Black Gate
50% of 8 decks +40% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50% of 8 decks +35% synergy
Ancient Tomb
38% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Barad-dûr
38% of 8 decks +29% synergy
Reliquary Tower
38% of 8 decks +2% synergy
Academy Ruins
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Field of Ruin
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Bojuka Bog
12% of 8 decks -12% synergy
Dreadship Reef
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Mistrise Village
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Buried Ruin
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Sand Silos
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Dwarven Hold
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Urza's Saga
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Rivendell
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Mines of Moria
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Molten Slagheap
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Field of the Dead
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Hammerheim
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12% of 8 decks -2% synergy
Bottomless Vault
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Access Tunnel
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Command Beacon
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Urborg
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88% of 8 decks -1% synergy
Sol Ring
88% of 8 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62% of 8 decks +19% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62% of 8 decks +14% synergy
Izzet Signet
50% of 8 decks +14% synergy
Dimir Signet
50% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Fellwar Stone
50% of 8 decks +15% synergy
Relic of Sauron
38% of 8 decks +17% synergy
Commander's Sphere
25% of 8 decks +1% synergy
Rakdos Signet
25% of 8 decks -13% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25% of 8 decks -17% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Thought Vessel
25% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Gilded Lotus
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Lotus Petal
12% of 8 decks +3% synergy
Replicating Ring
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Relic of Legends
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Basalt Monolith
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Izzet Locket
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Mind Stone
12% of 8 decks -3% synergy
Mox Opal
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Lands
Island
88% of 8 decks -6% synergy
Command Tower
75% of 8 decks -17% synergy
Swamp
75% of 8 decks -17% synergy
Polluted Delta
75% of 8 decks +42% synergy
Mountain
75% of 8 decks -16% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62% of 8 decks +30% synergy
Morphic Pool
62% of 8 decks +29% synergy
Exotic Orchard
50% of 8 decks -7% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Sulfur Falls
50% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Xander's Lounge
50% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Scalding Tarn
50% of 8 decks +19% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50% of 8 decks -7% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
50% of 8 decks +48% synergy
Watery Grave
50% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Steam Vents
38% of 8 decks -6% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38% of 8 decks -2% synergy
Blood Crypt
38% of 8 decks -6% synergy
Luxury Suite
38% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Thundering Falls
38% of 8 decks +28% synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38% of 8 decks +29% synergy
Training Center
38% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Sunken Hollow
38% of 8 decks -4% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
38% of 8 decks +34% synergy
Flooded Strand
38% of 8 decks +27% synergy
Raucous Theater
25% of 8 decks +15% synergy
Shivan Reef
25% of 8 decks -3% synergy
Badlands
25% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Fetid Pools
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Underground Sea
25% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Underground River
25% of 8 decks -1% synergy
Mount Doom
25% of 8 decks +17% synergy
Haunted Ridge
25% of 8 decks +3% synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Path of Ancestry
25% of 8 decks -8% synergy
Volcanic Island
25% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Sundering Eruption
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25% of 8 decks +16% synergy
Tainted Isle
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Prismatic Vista
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Fell the Profane
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12% of 8 decks +2% synergy
Undercity Sewers
12% of 8 decks +1% synergy