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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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Counterspell
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
56%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Saruman, the White Hand
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Deceiver Exarch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nazgûl
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Pestermite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Moria Scavenger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Changeling Outcast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Fiendish Duo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hostage Taker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Likeness Looter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Conspiracy Unraveler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Go for the Throat
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Fact or Fiction
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Baleful Mastery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Memory Deluge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Downfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Soul Manipulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Countersquall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Silumgar's Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Teachings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Glorious Gale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Final Fortune
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Infusion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
55%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Birthday Escape
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Deep Analysis
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Ringsight
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Summons of Saruman
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Immolating Gyre
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lava Spike
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Last Chance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Widespread Brutality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Warrior's Oath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Foray of Orcs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Doomsday
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Claim the Precious
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Decree of Pain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Treason of Isengard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Heartless Conscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wake the Dragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Extract from Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Languish
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Call of the Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Necromancy
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
March from the Black Gate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Barad-dûr
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
53%synergy
The Black Gate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Mines of Moria
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Inherited Envelope
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Relic of Legends
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-32%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-16%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
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