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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
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Norman Osborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
91%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Mana Drain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Nazgûl
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, Whispering One
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bone Miser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Moria Scavenger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oliphaunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Warg Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Plating
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Commence the Endgame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Breach the Multiverse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Ringsight
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Living Death
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Will of the Abzan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Echo of Eons
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Whispering Madness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Timetwister
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Exhume
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Widespread Brutality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Foray of Orcs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Summons of Saruman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Transmute Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Change
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Memory Jar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Waste Not
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Steal Enchantment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
March from the Black Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dack Fayden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
The Black Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Barad-dûr
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Relic of Sauron
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Island
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-43%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Blazemire Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
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