Tetsuo Umezawa (Commander) - Control

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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Maximum Carnage
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Hot Pursuit
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Shiny Impetus
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Maze of Ith
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Red Death, Shipwrecker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Royal Assassin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Agitator Ant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
The Rani
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Humble Defector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Geode Rager
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Death Kiss
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Taunting Kobold
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Kairi, the Swirling Sky
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Life of the Party
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Courage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Roc of Kher Ridges
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rathi Trapper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ghost Ship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fallen Angel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cybernetica Datasmith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Illithid Harvester
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
King's Assassin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fatestitcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Firestorm Phoenix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Myr Convert
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Renegade Silent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sengir Vampire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Havoc Eater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Hagra Mauling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Flare of Malice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Duplication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Blustersquall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cyber Conversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Power Sink
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Howl from Beyond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Fork
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doom Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Inferno
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Twiddle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Keep Watch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jwari Disruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reins of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Display of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Choking Tethers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beyeen Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Terror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Maestros Confluence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Sundering Eruption
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Insurrection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Recall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Crux of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cone of Cold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Braingeyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Earthquake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Hidden Strings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Fireball
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reconstruction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Ritual of the Machine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Winds of Change
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Tawnos's Coffin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rocket Launcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Ages
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Aladdin's Lamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Icy Manipulator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Jandor's Saddlebags
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ring of Renewal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Skull of Orm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Feldon's Cane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pacification Array
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Howling Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Ghoulish Impetus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
The Sound of Drums
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Verity Circle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Day of the Moon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
The Akroan War
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Oubliette
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Unable to Scream
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Animate Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Psychic Impetus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Protection Racket
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Collective Restraint
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lifetap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nether Void
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Popular Entertainer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Smoke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Time of Ice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Power Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
War's Toll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Opposition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Control Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Jace Beleren
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Urborg
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hammerheim
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Detection Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tolaria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Star Compass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Seething Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Hagra Mauling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bad River
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy