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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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The Soul Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Norman Osborn
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
88%synergy
Call of the Ring
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
69%synergy
The Black Gate
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
66%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Reanimate
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Ringsight
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Barad-dûr
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
56%synergy
The Ozolith
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Anger
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Warg Rider
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Wonder
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Moria Scavenger
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Changeling Outcast
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bone Miser
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Ringwraiths
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Taurean Mauler
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Dunland Crebain
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Nabber
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Filth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Grim Hireling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Soothing of Sméagol
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Medicine
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Lazotep Plating
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Glorious Gale
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cast into the Fire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Claim the Precious
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Birthday Escape
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Treason of Isengard
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Widespread Brutality
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Foray of Orcs
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Summons of Saruman
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Swarming of Moria
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Wake the Dragon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Languish
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
From the Catacombs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Monument to Endurance
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
March from the Black Gate
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
There and Back Again
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mindless Conscription
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Mines of Moria
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Inherited Envelope
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Blood Crypt
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Mount Doom
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Xander's Lounge
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
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