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Nick Price
Oct 8, 2025
Nick Price
The Top 10 Most Played Grixis Cards in Commander
Which Grixis (blue, black, and red) cards see the most play in Commander? Let's find out, with our latest Top 10 Most Played.
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Call of the Ring
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Barad-dûr
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
62%synergy
The Black Gate
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Ringsight
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Anger
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Nazgûl
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Summons of Saruman
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Moria Scavenger
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Warg Rider
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ringwraiths
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Nabber
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Dunland Crebain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Oliphaunt
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Saruman the White
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Skylord
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Executioner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Medicine
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Lazotep Plating
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Consider
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Fling
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Glorious Gale
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Smite the Deathless
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Defabricate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Incursion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Claim the Precious
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Foray of Orcs
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Widespread Brutality
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Treason of Isengard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Extract from Darkness
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Lidless Gaze
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Dragon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Languish
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mordor on the March
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Callous Dismissal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Embercleave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Heirloom Blade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
March from the Black Gate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindless Conscription
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dark Privilege
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Phyresis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Oubliette
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Field of Ruin
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Inherited Envelope
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-29%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
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