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Saruman, the White Hand
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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
Benjamin Levin
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
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Cryogen Relic
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Atomic Microsizer
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Steelswarm Operator
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Starwinder
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
77% of 13 decks +72% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
69% of 13 decks +67% synergy
The Ozolith
62% of 13 decks +57% synergy
Deadly Rollick
69% of 13 decks +55% synergy
Soul's Fire
54% of 13 decks +53% synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
62% of 13 decks +52% synergy
Fling
54% of 13 decks +52% synergy
Widespread Brutality
54% of 13 decks +50% synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
54% of 13 decks +47% synergy
Rogue's Passage
69% of 13 decks +47% synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
69% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Dark Ritual
62% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Arcane Denial
62% of 13 decks +32% synergy
Counterspell
62% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Mana Drain
54% of 13 decks +38% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
46% of 13 decks +41% synergy
All Will Be One
46% of 13 decks +44% synergy
Mystic Remora
46% of 13 decks +31% synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
46% of 13 decks +44% synergy
Lightning Greaves
46% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
77% of 13 decks +59% synergy
Demonic Tutor
69% of 13 decks +47% synergy
Rhystic Study
62% of 13 decks +37% synergy
Deflecting Swat
54% of 13 decks +37% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54% of 13 decks +35% synergy
The One Ring
46% of 13 decks +32% synergy
Jeska's Will
46% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Force of Will
38% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Mystical Tutor
31% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
46% of 13 decks +37% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
31% of 13 decks +24% synergy
Guttersnipe
31% of 13 decks +25% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
23% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Roaming Throne
23% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Thunderclap Drake
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
23% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Wizards of Thay
23% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
23% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Archmage of Runes
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Baleful Strix
15% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Warg Rider
15% of 13 decks +11% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15% of 13 decks -10% synergy
Goblin Electromancer
15% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
15% of 13 decks +11% synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Deepglow Skate
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
15% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Notion Thief
15% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Displacer Kitten
8% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Legion Warboss
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Silent Arbiter
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Wonder
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
8% of 13 decks +1% synergy
High Fae Trickster
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Firebrand Archer
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8% of 13 decks -3% synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Spellseeker
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Mathise, Surge Channeler
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Kazuul's Fury
46% of 13 decks +45% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Force of Negation
38% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Lazotep Plating
38% of 13 decks +34% synergy
Saruman's Trickery
31% of 13 decks +25% synergy
Negate
31% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Seething Song
31% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Swan Song
31% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Chaos Warp
23% of 13 decks -15% synergy
Orcish Medicine
23% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Temur Battle Rage
23% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Brainstorm
23% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Terminate
23% of 13 decks -3% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23% of 13 decks +19% synergy
Dig Through Time
23% of 13 decks +19% synergy
Fell the Profane
15% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Frantic Search
15% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Tainted Pact
15% of 13 decks +9% synergy
Consider
15% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Soul Shatter
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Invert Polarity
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Opt
15% of 13 decks +11% synergy
Strix Serenade
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Slip Out the Back
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Tainted Strike
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Snap
15% of 13 decks +9% synergy
Bedevil
15% of 13 decks -3% synergy
Pyroblast
15% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Overkill
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Magic Damper
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Self-Destruct
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Arcbond
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Pongify
8% of 13 decks +1% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Assert Authority
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Drown in the Loch
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Whir of Invention
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Fatal Push
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Mental Misstep
8% of 13 decks +1% synergy
Cut Down
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8% of 13 decks +0% synergy
Chain of Vapor
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Retraction Helix
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Go for the Throat
8% of 13 decks +1% synergy
Snuff Out
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Barge In
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Summons of Saruman
38% of 13 decks +33% synergy
Ponder
31% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Invade the City
31% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Foray of Orcs
31% of 13 decks +26% synergy
Ringsight
31% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Reanimate
31% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Treason of Isengard
31% of 13 decks +25% synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Isengard Unleashed
23% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Enter the Enigma
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Mana Geyser
23% of 13 decks +19% synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
23% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Windfall
15% of 13 decks -8% synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Deep Analysis
15% of 13 decks +11% synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Exsanguinate
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Rite of Flame
15% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Personal Tutor
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Essence Harvest
15% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Temporal Trespass
15% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Sundering Eruption
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Swarming of Moria
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Time Warp
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Diabolic Intent
8% of 13 decks +0% synergy
Wave Goodbye
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Imperial Seal
8% of 13 decks +1% synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Inspiring Refrain
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Consuming Tide
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Seize the Day
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Rite of Consumption
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Vandalblast
8% of 13 decks -10% synergy
Full Throttle
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Faithless Looting
8% of 13 decks -12% synergy
Crash Through
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Mordor Muster
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Season of Weaving
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Rousing Refrain
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Treasure Cruise
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Lórien Revealed
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
38% of 13 decks +35% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Mithril Coat
15% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15% of 13 decks -10% synergy
Basilisk Collar
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Infantry Shield
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Ruby Medallion
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Fiendlash
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8% of 13 decks -7% synergy
Aether Spellbomb
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Embercleave
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Leyline Axe
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
O-Naginata
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Prowler's Helm
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Cursed Totem
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Demonic Junker
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Torpor Orb
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Mystic Forge
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Darksteel Plate
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Jet Medallion
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Strionic Resonator
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Isochron Scepter
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Helm of Awakening
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
The Chain Veil
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
38% of 13 decks +25% synergy
Black Market Connections
31% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Fiery Inscription
23% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Storm of Saruman
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Underworld Breach
15% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Double Vision
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Powerbalance
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Shark Typhoon
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Call of the Ring
15% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Triple Triad
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Rowan's Talent
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Aqueous Form
8% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Inexorable Tide
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Glistening Oil
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Phyresis
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Burning Anger
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Messenger's Speed
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
No Mercy
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Return the Past
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Mindless Conscription
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Animate Dead
8% of 13 decks -1% synergy
Corrupted Conscience
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Mind's Dilation
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Cover of Darkness
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Repercussion
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Liliana of the Veil
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Chandra, Bold Pyromancer
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Mu Yanling
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
The Royal Scions
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Professor Onyx
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Liliana Vess
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Utility Lands
The Black Gate
54% of 13 decks +44% synergy
Bojuka Bog
38% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Mistrise Village
25% of 12 decks +17% synergy
Ancient Tomb
23% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Urza's Saga
23% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
23% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15% of 13 decks +11% synergy
Barad-dûr
15% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Reliquary Tower
15% of 13 decks -20% synergy
Field of Ruin
15% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Interplanar Beacon
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Vault of Whispers
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Rivendell
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Seat of the Synod
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Cabal Pit
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Karn's Bastion
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Archway of Innovation
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8% of 13 decks -7% synergy
Barbarian Ring
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Great Furnace
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Relic of Sauron
62% of 13 decks +41% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Fellwar Stone
54% of 13 decks +19% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46% of 13 decks -2% synergy
Dimir Signet
46% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Izzet Signet
38% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31% of 13 decks -11% synergy
Lotus Petal
15% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Rakdos Signet
15% of 13 decks -22% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15% of 13 decks -1% synergy
Basalt Monolith
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Thought Vessel
15% of 13 decks -6% synergy
Commander's Sphere
8% of 13 decks -16% synergy
Grim Monolith
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Inherited Envelope
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Relic of Legends
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Mana Vault
8% of 13 decks -1% synergy
Mox Amber
8% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Izzet Locket
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Thran Dynamo
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Springleaf Drum
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Mind Stone
8% of 13 decks -8% synergy
Mox Opal
8% of 13 decks +0% synergy
Misleading Signpost
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Chrome Mox
8% of 13 decks -1% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Mox Diamond
8% of 13 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92% of 13 decks +0% synergy
Island
92% of 13 decks -1% synergy
Swamp
85% of 13 decks -8% synergy
Mountain
85% of 13 decks -7% synergy
Sulfur Falls
77% of 13 decks +32% synergy
Watery Grave
77% of 13 decks +32% synergy
Blood Crypt
69% of 13 decks +26% synergy
Xander's Lounge
69% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Training Center
69% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Steam Vents
62% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62% of 13 decks +19% synergy
Sunken Hollow
62% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Polluted Delta
62% of 13 decks +29% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Luxury Suite
54% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Morphic Pool
54% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Shivan Reef
46% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Exotic Orchard
46% of 13 decks -10% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46% of 13 decks -11% synergy
Scalding Tarn
46% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
46% of 13 decks +45% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Underground River
38% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Flooded Strand
38% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Path of Ancestry
31% of 13 decks -2% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23% of 13 decks +11% synergy
Underground Sea
23% of 13 decks +9% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23% of 13 decks -3% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Mount Doom
23% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Choked Estuary
23% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Haunted Ridge
23% of 13 decks +1% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23% of 13 decks +19% synergy
Fell the Profane
15% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Fabled Passage
15% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Badlands
15% of 13 decks +1% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15% of 13 decks +2% synergy
Fetid Pools
15% of 13 decks +11% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15% of 13 decks -9% synergy
Wooded Foothills
15% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Volcanic Island
15% of 13 decks +1% synergy
Sundering Eruption
15% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15% of 13 decks +7% synergy
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