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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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Oscorp Industries
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Shriek, Treblemaker
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Norman Osborn
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
75%inclusion71 decks95 decks
67%synergy
Call of the Ring
74%inclusion70 decks95 decks
64%synergy
Ringsight
67%inclusion64 decks95 decks
59%synergy
The Black Gate
65%inclusion62 decks95 decks
56%synergy
Barad-dûr
63%inclusion60 decks95 decks
55%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
59%inclusion56 decks95 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
59%inclusion56 decks95 decks
52%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
57%inclusion54 decks95 decks
50%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
56%inclusion53 decks95 decks
50%synergy
Anger
58%inclusion55 decks95 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
72%inclusion68 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion63 decks95 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion59 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
19%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Treason of Isengard
49%inclusion47 decks95 decks
44%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Nazgûl
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
56%inclusion53 decks95 decks
37%synergy
Notion Thief
49%inclusion47 decks95 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Corsairs of Umbar
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
42%synergy
Moria Scavenger
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
37%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
38%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
42%inclusion40 decks95 decks
37%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
36%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
27%synergy
Warg Rider
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Saruman the White
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Nabber
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Hostage Taker
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Ringwraiths
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Dunland Crebain
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Changeling Outcast
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Moria Marauder
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Merciless Executioner
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Orcish Medicine
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Glorious Gale
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Plating
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-15%synergy
Bitter Downfall
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Nasty End
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Fling
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Living Death
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
35%synergy
Claim the Precious
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Foray of Orcs
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Decree of Pain
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Extract from Darkness
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Birthday Escape
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Widespread Brutality
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Deep Analysis
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Languish
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Wake the Dragon
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Lidless Gaze
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Mordor Muster
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Swarming of Moria
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Exhume
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
42%inclusion40 decks95 decks
38%synergy
March from the Black Gate
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
36%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
27%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Mindless Conscription
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion66 decks95 decks
47%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Field of Ruin
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-17%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion90 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion90 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
77%inclusion73 decks95 decks
56%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Inherited Envelope
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion95 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion94 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion94 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion92 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion73 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion71 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
75%inclusion71 decks95 decks
32%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion68 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
69%inclusion66 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion60 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion58 decks95 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
58%inclusion55 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
49%inclusion47 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion47 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Choked Estuary
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion40 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion38 decks95 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
-25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
-22%synergy
The Grey Havens
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-27%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-29%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malice
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-26%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
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