Saruman, the White Hand (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
9% of 216 decks +9% synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
3% of 220 decks +2% synergy
The Eternity Elevator
3% of 220 decks +2% synergy
Mutinous Massacre
2% of 220 decks +1% synergy
Requiem Monolith
2% of 200 decks +1% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Orcish Siegemaster
70% of 510 decks +63% synergy
Summons of Saruman
67% of 510 decks +61% synergy
Flame of Anor
57% of 510 decks +52% synergy
Treason of Isengard
55% of 510 decks +50% synergy
Barad-dûr
56% of 510 decks +48% synergy
Saruman's Trickery
54% of 510 decks +47% synergy
Widespread Brutality
51% of 510 decks +46% synergy
Foray of Orcs
50% of 510 decks +45% synergy
Fiery Inscription
50% of 510 decks +44% synergy
Rogue's Passage
67% of 510 decks +44% synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
74% of 510 decks +26% synergy
Arcane Denial
54% of 510 decks +24% synergy
Feed the Swarm
50% of 510 decks +16% synergy
Counterspell
46% of 510 decks +1% synergy
Orcish Medicine
45% of 510 decks +40% synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
44% of 510 decks +42% synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
44% of 510 decks +37% synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
44% of 510 decks +38% synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
43% of 510 decks +37% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
42% of 510 decks +40% synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
45% of 510 decks +27% synergy
The One Ring
25% of 510 decks +11% synergy
Notion Thief
21% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Rhystic Study
16% of 510 decks -9% synergy
Jeska's Will
12% of 510 decks -4% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11% of 510 decks -14% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10% of 510 decks -10% synergy
Deflecting Swat
7% of 510 decks -9% synergy
Mystical Tutor
7% of 510 decks -6% synergy
Demonic Tutor
6% of 510 decks -16% synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
40% of 510 decks +35% synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
38% of 510 decks +29% synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37% of 510 decks +30% synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
33% of 510 decks +28% synergy
Warg Rider
33% of 510 decks +29% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31% of 510 decks +24% synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
31% of 510 decks +26% synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
29% of 510 decks +24% synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
26% of 510 decks +20% synergy
Saruman the White
24% of 510 decks +21% synergy
Moria Scavenger
24% of 510 decks +19% synergy
Treasure Nabber
23% of 510 decks +19% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23% of 510 decks -3% synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
23% of 510 decks +14% synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
23% of 510 decks +17% synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18% of 510 decks +16% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
18% of 510 decks +11% synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
16% of 510 decks +15% synergy
Gleaming Overseer
15% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Anger
15% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
14% of 510 decks +12% synergy
Archmage of Runes
12% of 498 decks +10% synergy
Dunland Crebain
12% of 510 decks +10% synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
11% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Gandalf the Grey
10% of 510 decks +10% synergy
Hostage Taker
10% of 510 decks -1% synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10% of 317 decks +3% synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
10% of 510 decks +6% synergy
The Balrog of Moria
10% of 510 decks +4% synergy
Merciless Executioner
9% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Eternal Skylord
9% of 510 decks +8% synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
9% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9% of 504 decks +6% synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
8% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8% of 345 decks +1% synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8% of 345 decks +0% synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
8% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
8% of 510 decks +2% synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Moria Marauder
7% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
7% of 510 decks +4% synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
7% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Wizards of Thay
7% of 510 decks +4% synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
7% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
6% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6% of 505 decks +3% synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
6% of 510 decks +4% synergy
Changeling Outcast
5% of 510 decks -0% synergy
Nazgûl
5% of 510 decks -0% synergy
Instants
Fling
41% of 510 decks +38% synergy
Consider
36% of 510 decks +31% synergy
Lazotep Plating
34% of 510 decks +29% synergy
Fact or Fiction
32% of 510 decks +23% synergy
Frantic Search
29% of 510 decks +15% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29% of 510 decks +21% synergy
Soul's Fire
28% of 510 decks +27% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
27% of 510 decks +26% synergy
Negate
25% of 510 decks +2% synergy
Commence the Endgame
25% of 510 decks +23% synergy
Dig Through Time
23% of 510 decks +19% synergy
Chaos Warp
23% of 510 decks -15% synergy
Brainstorm
23% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Sauron's Ransom
18% of 510 decks +14% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18% of 510 decks -7% synergy
Press the Enemy
17% of 510 decks +16% synergy
Dark Ritual
16% of 510 decks -15% synergy
Terminate
16% of 510 decks -10% synergy
Mystic Confluence
14% of 510 decks +11% synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
14% of 510 decks +12% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14% of 506 decks +10% synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14% of 510 decks +12% synergy
Fell the Profane
13% of 506 decks +5% synergy
Bedevil
13% of 510 decks -6% synergy
Deadly Rollick
13% of 510 decks -2% synergy
Big Score
12% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Bitter Downfall
12% of 510 decks +11% synergy
Swan Song
12% of 510 decks -6% synergy
Withering Torment
12% of 501 decks -1% synergy
Opt
12% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Sink into Stupor
11% of 506 decks +3% synergy
Go for the Throat
11% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Rakdos Charm
11% of 510 decks -5% synergy
Display of Power
10% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Deceive the Messenger
10% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Nasty End
9% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Mana Drain
9% of 510 decks -7% synergy
Lightning Bolt
9% of 510 decks +2% synergy
Glorious Gale
8% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Bolt Bend
8% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Snap
7% of 510 decks +1% synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7% of 510 decks +3% synergy
Silundi Vision
7% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Seething Song
7% of 510 decks +4% synergy
Infernal Grasp
6% of 510 decks +1% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6% of 501 decks +1% synergy
Prismari Command
6% of 510 decks +1% synergy
Valakut Awakening
6% of 510 decks +3% synergy
Abrade
5% of 510 decks -3% synergy
Pongify
5% of 510 decks -1% synergy
Sorceries
Deep Analysis
41% of 510 decks +37% synergy
Ringsight
39% of 510 decks +31% synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
35% of 510 decks +32% synergy
Faithless Looting
34% of 510 decks +15% synergy
Reanimate
29% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
27% of 510 decks +24% synergy
Treasure Cruise
26% of 510 decks +22% synergy
Mordor Muster
25% of 510 decks +23% synergy
Swarming of Moria
24% of 510 decks +22% synergy
Wake the Dragon
24% of 510 decks +21% synergy
Languish
22% of 510 decks +20% synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
18% of 510 decks +14% synergy
Extract from Darkness
18% of 510 decks +15% synergy
Preordain
18% of 510 decks +11% synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
18% of 510 decks +16% synergy
Toxic Deluge
18% of 510 decks -3% synergy
Decree of Pain
17% of 510 decks +11% synergy
Ponder
16% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Invade the City
16% of 510 decks +15% synergy
Lórien Revealed
16% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
16% of 510 decks +14% synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
15% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Night's Whisper
15% of 510 decks +10% synergy
Essence Harvest
14% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Mana Geyser
13% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Vandalblast
13% of 510 decks -4% synergy
Isengard Unleashed
13% of 510 decks +12% synergy
Lidless Gaze
13% of 510 decks +11% synergy
Living Death
12% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Windfall
11% of 510 decks -12% synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
11% of 510 decks +10% synergy
Claim the Precious
11% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
10% of 510 decks +9% synergy
The Torment of Gollum
10% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Volcanic Salvo
9% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Sorcerous Squall
9% of 510 decks +8% synergy
Expressive Iteration
9% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9% of 510 decks +4% synergy
Fire of Orthanc
8% of 510 decks +8% synergy
Enter the Enigma
8% of 500 decks +6% synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
7% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Rite of Consumption
7% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Gravitic Punch
7% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Birthday Escape
6% of 510 decks +3% synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6% of 506 decks +3% synergy
Sundering Eruption
5% of 506 decks +3% synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5% of 327 decks +4% synergy
Callous Dismissal
5% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
25% of 510 decks -4% synergy
The Ozolith
25% of 510 decks +20% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23% of 510 decks -2% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
20% of 510 decks +17% synergy
Shadowspear
17% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13% of 510 decks -2% synergy
Glamdring
12% of 510 decks +12% synergy
Mithril Coat
12% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9% of 510 decks +4% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Primal Amulet
7% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Embercleave
6% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Team Pennant
5% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
5% of 510 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
38% of 510 decks +33% synergy
March from the Black Gate
38% of 510 decks +32% synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
30% of 510 decks +27% synergy
Storm of Saruman
30% of 510 decks +27% synergy
Book of Mazarbul
22% of 510 decks +19% synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
20% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Call of the Ring
18% of 510 decks +9% synergy
All Will Be One
17% of 510 decks +15% synergy
Shark Typhoon
15% of 510 decks +14% synergy
Propaganda
15% of 510 decks +1% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
14% of 510 decks +12% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11% of 510 decks +0% synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Mystic Remora
11% of 510 decks -5% synergy
There and Back Again
9% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Shiny Impetus
9% of 510 decks +7% synergy
Black Market Connections
8% of 510 decks -4% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8% of 510 decks +7% synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
8% of 510 decks +3% synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7% of 498 decks +6% synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
6% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5% of 510 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
11% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
The Black Gate
51% of 510 decks +42% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
25% of 510 decks +18% synergy
Field of Ruin
20% of 510 decks +17% synergy
Reliquary Tower
18% of 510 decks -18% synergy
Bojuka Bog
18% of 510 decks -7% synergy
Mines of Moria
14% of 510 decks +10% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
13% of 510 decks +8% synergy
Rivendell
12% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8% of 510 decks -6% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8% of 510 decks +3% synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6% of 325 decks +2% synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5% of 510 decks -10% synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5% of 510 decks +1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Sol Ring
92% of 510 decks +2% synergy
Relic of Sauron
65% of 510 decks +45% synergy
Commander's Sphere
43% of 510 decks +19% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41% of 510 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39% of 510 decks -10% synergy
Izzet Signet
36% of 510 decks -0% synergy
Dimir Signet
33% of 510 decks -7% synergy
Mind Stone
32% of 510 decks +17% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31% of 510 decks -10% synergy
Rakdos Signet
30% of 510 decks -7% synergy
Fellwar Stone
29% of 510 decks -5% synergy
Worn Powerstone
20% of 510 decks +14% synergy
Thought Vessel
16% of 510 decks -5% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15% of 510 decks -1% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12% of 510 decks +8% synergy
Inherited Envelope
9% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Basalt Monolith
8% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5% of 510 decks -0% synergy
Lands
Mountain
99% of 510 decks +8% synergy
Island
99% of 510 decks +6% synergy
Swamp
98% of 510 decks +5% synergy
Command Tower
95% of 510 decks +3% synergy
Sulfur Falls
74% of 510 decks +29% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70% of 510 decks +13% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67% of 510 decks +23% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63% of 510 decks +21% synergy
Sunken Hollow
62% of 510 decks +20% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
59% of 510 decks +20% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55% of 510 decks +30% synergy
Underground River
54% of 510 decks +28% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50% of 510 decks +34% synergy
Choked Estuary
48% of 510 decks +29% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
47% of 510 decks +26% synergy
Exotic Orchard
42% of 510 decks -15% synergy
Path of Ancestry
42% of 510 decks +9% synergy
Evolving Wilds
37% of 510 decks +11% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34% of 510 decks +11% synergy
Xander's Lounge
30% of 510 decks -11% synergy
Shivan Reef
30% of 510 decks +2% synergy
Steam Vents
29% of 510 decks -14% synergy
Watery Grave
28% of 510 decks -16% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
27% of 510 decks +26% synergy
Blood Crypt
26% of 510 decks -17% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25% of 510 decks +0% synergy
Training Center
24% of 510 decks -9% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20% of 510 decks -12% synergy
Luxury Suite
20% of 510 decks -12% synergy
Mount Doom
20% of 510 decks +12% synergy
Polluted Delta
20% of 510 decks -13% synergy
Morphic Pool
20% of 510 decks -13% synergy
Scalding Tarn
19% of 510 decks -12% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19% of 510 decks -7% synergy
Haunted Ridge
17% of 510 decks -4% synergy
Seething Landscape
16% of 505 decks -2% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14% of 506 decks +10% synergy
Fell the Profane
13% of 506 decks +5% synergy
Sink into Stupor
11% of 506 decks +3% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11% of 510 decks -5% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11% of 510 decks +2% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10% of 510 decks -3% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10% of 510 decks -2% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10% of 510 decks +3% synergy
Thundering Falls
9% of 509 decks -0% synergy
Raucous Theater
9% of 509 decks -1% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9% of 510 decks -5% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
9% of 510 decks +1% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9% of 510 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Deceit
8% of 510 decks -6% synergy