The Rani (Commander) - Control

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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Fast Forward
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Coercive Impetus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
69%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Hot Pursuit
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Academy Manufactor
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Shiny Impetus
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
53%synergy
The Sound of Drums
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Renegade Silent
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Entity Tracker
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Mocking Doppelganger
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Agitator Ant
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Geode Rager
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Martha Jones
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Life of the Party
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Sly Instigator
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Death Kiss
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Vislor Turlough
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Havoc Eater
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Performer
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Sontaran General
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Cyber Conversion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
This Is How It Ends
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Delay
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Domineering Will
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Maestros Confluence
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mob Rule
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Rise and Shine
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Blood Money
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Role Reversal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Come Back Wrong
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Soul Transfer
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Besmirch
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Time Sieve
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Paper
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Psychic Impetus
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Day of the Moon
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Acquired Mutation
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Maximum Carnage
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Gossip's Talent
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Popular Entertainer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Lightning
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Curious Inquiry
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Pain Magnification
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Malice
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Clan Crafter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Flight
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
The Akroan War
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
War's Toll
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Public Enemy
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Blink
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy