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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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Gwenom, Remorseless
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Game Changers
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
94%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
91%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
91%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
90%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
87%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
86%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
83%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Opposition Agent
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Notion Thief
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Warg Rider
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Nazgûl
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Bone Miser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fate Unraveler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Moria Scavenger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Lord of Pain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Jace's Archivist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
The Locust God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Force of Will
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
64%synergy
Demonic Consultation
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Deflecting Swat
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
58%synergy
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Pact
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Vapor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Rain of Filth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Miscast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Timetwister
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Echo of Eons
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whispering Madness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Claim the Precious
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Time Spiral
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Transmute Artifact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtseize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Winds of Change
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Defense Grid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Totem
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Memory Jar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Call of the Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
March from the Black Gate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Waste Not
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Counterbalance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Dreams
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Into the Pit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
The Black Gate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Barad-dûr
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Mines of Moria
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
67%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
87%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Reflecting Pool
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-32%synergy
Swamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-67%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Mountain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-66%synergy
Island
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-68%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
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