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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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5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
87%synergy
Call of the Ring
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
80%synergy
The Black Gate
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Barad-dûr
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Reanimate
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Ringsight
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
56%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
35%synergy
The Ozolith
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Anger
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
83%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Warg Rider
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Wonder
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Moria Scavenger
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Changeling Outcast
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Saruman the White
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Warren Soultrader
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Ringwraiths
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Filth
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Taurean Mauler
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Grim Hireling
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Norman Osborn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Medicine
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Plating
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Glorious Gale
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Commence the Endgame
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Dismember
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Negate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Claim the Precious
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Birthday Escape
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Treason of Isengard
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Widespread Brutality
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Foray of Orcs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Summons of Saruman
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Dragon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Swarming of Moria
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
18%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Embercleave
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Library of Leng
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
March from the Black Gate
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
17%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
There and Back Again
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Mindless Conscription
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Urborg
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Mount Doom
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Xander's Lounge
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
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