Saruman, the White Hand (Commander) - Expensive Tokens

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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
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Mutinous Massacre
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69% of 16 decks +54% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
56% of 16 decks +51% synergy
Barad-dûr
56% of 16 decks +48% synergy
Toxic Deluge
69% of 16 decks +48% synergy
Mana Drain
62% of 16 decks +46% synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
44% of 16 decks +41% synergy
Mystic Remora
56% of 16 decks +41% synergy
Widespread Brutality
44% of 16 decks +39% synergy
Lazotep Plating
44% of 16 decks +39% synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
44% of 16 decks +37% synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
50% of 16 decks +35% synergy
Dark Ritual
50% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Feed the Swarm
50% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Blasphemous Act
50% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Reanimate
50% of 16 decks +27% synergy
Arcane Denial
50% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Counterspell
44% of 16 decks -1% synergy
The Ozolith
38% of 16 decks +33% synergy
All Will Be One
38% of 16 decks +36% synergy
Swan Song
38% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
81% of 16 decks +59% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
75% of 16 decks +57% synergy
Rhystic Study
75% of 16 decks +50% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
69% of 16 decks +50% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62% of 16 decks +38% synergy
Force of Will
50% of 16 decks +39% synergy
The One Ring
50% of 16 decks +36% synergy
Deflecting Swat
50% of 16 decks +33% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50% of 16 decks +33% synergy
Ancient Tomb
44% of 16 decks +31% synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
60% of 5 decks +53% synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
40% of 5 decks +32% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
31% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
31% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Goblin Chieftain
25% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
25% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
25% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
25% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Warg Rider
20% of 15 decks +16% synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Goblin Trashmaster
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Goblin Matron
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Treasure Nabber
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Goblin Warchief
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Young Pyromancer
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
19% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Muxus, Goblin Grandee
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Opposition Agent
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Spellseeker
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Dockside Extortionist
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Goblin Recruiter
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Mogg War Marshal
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Goro-Goro and Satoru
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Goblin Instigator
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Saruman the White
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Skirk Prospector
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Guttersnipe
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Wizards of Thay
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Goblin King
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Gandalf the Grey
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
45% of 11 decks +37% synergy
Force of Negation
38% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Fell the Profane
36% of 11 decks +29% synergy
Fling
31% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Brainstorm
31% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Flusterstorm
31% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Flame of Anor
31% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Mystical Tutor
31% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Chaos Warp
25% of 16 decks -13% synergy
Frantic Search
25% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Chain of Vapor
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Orcish Medicine
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Negate
25% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Demonic Consultation
25% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Laughing Mad
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Tainted Pact
19% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Consider
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Pact of Negation
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Fire Covenant
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Pongify
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Saruman's Trickery
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Entomb
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Snuff Out
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Desperate Ritual
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Fact or Fiction
12% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Brain Freeze
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Cabal Ritual
12% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Terminate
12% of 16 decks -14% synergy
Soul's Fire
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Culling the Weak
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Reality Shift
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Ad Nauseam
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Submerge
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Bolt Bend
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Pyroblast
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Divergent Transformations
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Dig Through Time
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Abrade
12% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Commence the Endgame
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Cyber Conversion
7% of 15 decks +4% synergy
Run for Your Life
7% of 15 decks +7% synergy
Sorceries
Nibelheim Aflame
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Jeska's Will
31% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Foray of Orcs
31% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Ponder
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Diabolic Intent
25% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Windfall
25% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Deep Analysis
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Summons of Saruman
25% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Treason of Isengard
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
25% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Vandalblast
19% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Faithless Looting
19% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Ringsight
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Hordeling Outburst
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Mana Geyser
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Swarming of Moria
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Sundering Eruption
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
13% of 15 decks +11% synergy
Polymorph
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Imperial Seal
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Crash Through
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Invade the City
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Treasure Cruise
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Lórien Revealed
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Krenko's Command
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Preordain
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Reality Scramble
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Expressive Iteration
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Dragon Fodder
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Grim Tutor
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Raise the Palisade
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Season of Weaving
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Mists of Lórien
7% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Infernal Plunge
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6% of 16 decks +0% synergy
Echo of Eons
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Victimize
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Rite of Consumption
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Past in Flames
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cori-Steel Cutter
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Skullclamp
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Shadowspear
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25% of 16 decks +0% synergy
The Fire Crystal
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Mithril Coat
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Embercleave
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Whip of Erebos
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Proteus Staff
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Lightning Greaves
12% of 16 decks -17% synergy
Bident of Thassa
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Manifold Key
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Wand of Orcus
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Animation Module
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mindcrank
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Isochron Scepter
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Underworld Breach
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Black Market Connections
25% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Book of Mazarbul
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Shark Typhoon
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
March from the Black Gate
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Call of the Ring
19% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Bitterblossom
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Arcane Adaptation
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Impact Tremors
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Shared Animosity
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
No Mercy
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Animate Dead
12% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Storm of Saruman
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Propaganda
12% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Into the Pit
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Kindred Discovery
6% of 16 decks +0% synergy
Unnatural Selection
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Bitter Reunion
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Rising of the Day
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Steal Enchantment
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Necromancy
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Conspiracy
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Overburden
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Fervor
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Necropotence
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
There and Back Again
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Determined Iteration
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Sneak Attack
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
The Royal Scions
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Mistrise Village
29% of 7 decks +21% synergy
The Black Gate
25% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Urza's Saga
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Bojuka Bog
19% of 16 decks -6% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Reliquary Tower
19% of 16 decks -17% synergy
Rivendell
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Mines of Moria
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Cabal Coffers
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Command Beacon
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Field of the Dead
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6% of 16 decks +0% synergy
Seat of the Synod
6% of 16 decks +0% synergy
Halimar Depths
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Tolaria West
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Homeward Path
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sol Ring
88% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44% of 16 decks -5% synergy
Fellwar Stone
44% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Relic of Sauron
44% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Izzet Signet
38% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Rakdos Signet
38% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Dimir Signet
38% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Chrome Mox
31% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Mox Diamond
31% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Thought Vessel
25% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Lotus Petal
19% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Mind Stone
19% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Mana Crypt
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Mana Vault
12% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Thran Dynamo
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Gilded Lotus
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Midnight Clock
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Mox Opal
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Skyclave Relic
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Watery Grave
100% of 16 decks +55% synergy
Blood Crypt
94% of 16 decks +51% synergy
Badlands
81% of 16 decks +67% synergy
Steam Vents
81% of 16 decks +38% synergy
Underground Sea
81% of 16 decks +67% synergy
Luxury Suite
81% of 16 decks +49% synergy
Island
81% of 16 decks -12% synergy
Morphic Pool
81% of 16 decks +48% synergy
Volcanic Island
81% of 16 decks +67% synergy
Scalding Tarn
81% of 16 decks +50% synergy
Polluted Delta
81% of 16 decks +49% synergy
Training Center
75% of 16 decks +42% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75% of 16 decks +42% synergy
Swamp
69% of 16 decks -24% synergy
Xander's Lounge
69% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Mountain
62% of 16 decks -29% synergy
Misty Rainforest
50% of 16 decks +40% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Sink into Stupor
45% of 11 decks +37% synergy
Shivan Reef
44% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Arid Mesa
44% of 16 decks +34% synergy
City of Brass
44% of 16 decks +31% synergy
Exotic Orchard
38% of 16 decks -19% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Sulfur Falls
38% of 16 decks -7% synergy
Mount Doom
38% of 16 decks +30% synergy
Mana Confluence
38% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Marsh Flats
38% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Haunted Ridge
38% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Flooded Strand
38% of 16 decks +27% synergy
Fell the Profane
36% of 11 decks +29% synergy
Thundering Falls
36% of 14 decks +26% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
31% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31% of 16 decks -13% synergy
Wooded Foothills
31% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Prismatic Vista
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25% of 16 decks -17% synergy
Raucous Theater
21% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Undercity Sewers
21% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Underground River
19% of 16 decks -8% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Sunken Ruins
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19% of 16 decks +9% synergy