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Nick Price
Oct 8, 2025
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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Koh, the Face Stealer
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
85%inclusion84 decks99 decks
76%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion97 decks99 decks
74%synergy
Nazgûl
73%inclusion72 decks99 decks
67%synergy
The Black Gate
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
57%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Animate Dead
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
51%synergy
Living Death
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
51%synergy
Barad-dûr
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
45%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion71 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Anger
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Ringsight
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Entomb
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Victimize
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
91%inclusion90 decks99 decks
77%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion84 decks99 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion60 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
24%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Moria Scavenger
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Wonder
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Bone Miser
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Warg Rider
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Changeling Outcast
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Norman Osborn
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Plating
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Orcish Medicine
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Gale
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-17%synergy
Dismember
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Consider
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Cast into the Fire
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Claim the Precious
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Summons of Saruman
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Treason of Isengard
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Widespread Brutality
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Foray of Orcs
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Languish
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
7%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
12%synergy
March from the Black Gate
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Waste Not
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion96 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion95 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion79 decks99 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion60 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Inherited Envelope
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion97 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion95 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion92 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion91 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion73 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Mount Doom
71%inclusion70 decks99 decks
63%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion69 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion62 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion60 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
-19%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
-23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
-14%synergy