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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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Maximum Carnage
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7% of 54 decks +6% synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7% of 46 decks +6% synergy
Depthshaker Titan
6% of 52 decks +3% synergy
Starfield Vocalist
4% of 54 decks +2% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
79% of 357 decks +77% synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
74% of 357 decks +74% synergy
Shiny Impetus
71% of 357 decks +69% synergy
The Sound of Drums
69% of 357 decks +68% synergy
Hot Pursuit
65% of 313 decks +65% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
66% of 357 decks +65% synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
65% of 357 decks +64% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
64% of 357 decks +63% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
62% of 357 decks +61% synergy
Renegade Silent
59% of 357 decks +58% synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
59% of 357 decks +54% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
58% of 357 decks +57% synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
56% of 357 decks +55% synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
53% of 307 decks +51% synergy
Hateful Eidolon
52% of 357 decks +52% synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
52% of 357 decks +51% synergy
Academy Manufactor
51% of 357 decks +49% synergy
Chaos Warp
51% of 357 decks +13% synergy
Agitator Ant
51% of 357 decks +50% synergy
Blasphemous Act
50% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Creatures
Mocking Doppelganger
50% of 357 decks +49% synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
50% of 357 decks +49% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
48% of 357 decks +47% synergy
Life of the Party
42% of 357 decks +42% synergy
Geode Rager
42% of 357 decks +41% synergy
Death Kiss
39% of 357 decks +39% synergy
Sly Instigator
39% of 357 decks +38% synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
38% of 357 decks +37% synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
38% of 357 decks +38% synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
37% of 268 decks +35% synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
36% of 314 decks +36% synergy
Entity Tracker
34% of 241 decks +33% synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
34% of 357 decks +33% synergy
Martha Jones
32% of 357 decks +32% synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31% of 357 decks +30% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
31% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
31% of 357 decks +31% synergy
Sontaran General
29% of 357 decks +29% synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
28% of 314 decks +28% synergy
Vislor Turlough
28% of 357 decks +28% synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
27% of 357 decks +27% synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
24% of 357 decks +21% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
23% of 357 decks +22% synergy
Frontier Warmonger
21% of 357 decks +21% synergy
Nettling Nuisance
21% of 357 decks +21% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Displacer Kitten
20% of 357 decks +15% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19% of 357 decks +16% synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
19% of 315 decks +18% synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18% of 357 decks +14% synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17% of 357 decks +14% synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
16% of 357 decks +15% synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
16% of 357 decks +15% synergy
Shimmer Dragon
16% of 357 decks +16% synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
15% of 357 decks +14% synergy
Auton Soldier
15% of 357 decks +11% synergy
Havoc Eater
14% of 313 decks +14% synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
14% of 307 decks +14% synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
14% of 357 decks +14% synergy
Baleful Strix
13% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
12% of 357 decks +12% synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
12% of 357 decks +11% synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12% of 357 decks +12% synergy
Taunting Kobold
11% of 357 decks +11% synergy
Marionette Master
11% of 357 decks +10% synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
11% of 101 decks +11% synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10% of 297 decks +10% synergy
Junk Winder
9% of 357 decks +9% synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
9% of 297 decks +7% synergy
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
9% of 357 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41% of 357 decks -4% synergy
Negate
32% of 357 decks +8% synergy
Arcane Denial
32% of 357 decks +2% synergy
Bedevil
27% of 357 decks +8% synergy
Ghostly Flicker
26% of 357 decks +19% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25% of 357 decks -0% synergy
Terminate
25% of 357 decks -2% synergy
Essence Flux
22% of 357 decks +17% synergy
Deadly Dispute
20% of 357 decks +13% synergy
Withering Torment
19% of 242 decks +6% synergy
Rakdos Charm
18% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Resculpt
16% of 357 decks +14% synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15% of 357 decks +14% synergy
Planar Incision
14% of 357 decks +12% synergy
Blur
13% of 357 decks +12% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13% of 244 decks +8% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Abrade
12% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Reins of Power
12% of 357 decks +11% synergy
Aetherize
11% of 357 decks +8% synergy
Sink into Stupor
11% of 279 decks +2% synergy
Infernal Grasp
11% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Fell the Profane
10% of 279 decks +3% synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
10% of 357 decks +10% synergy
Swan Song
9% of 357 decks -9% synergy
Cyber Conversion
9% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Pongify
8% of 357 decks +2% synergy
Reality Shift
8% of 357 decks +2% synergy
This Is How It Ends
8% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Not Dead After All
7% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Demand Answers
7% of 329 decks +5% synergy
Displace
6% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Domineering Will
5% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Snuff Out
5% of 357 decks +2% synergy
Baleful Mastery
5% of 357 decks +1% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5% of 279 decks +1% synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
49% of 357 decks +16% synergy
Maestros Confluence
33% of 357 decks +32% synergy
Coronation of Chaos
32% of 357 decks +31% synergy
Mob Rule
24% of 357 decks +21% synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
21% of 357 decks +21% synergy
Insurrection
20% of 357 decks +17% synergy
Rise and Shine
20% of 357 decks +19% synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
18% of 357 decks +17% synergy
Vandalblast
13% of 357 decks -4% synergy
Toxic Deluge
11% of 357 decks -10% synergy
Besmirch
10% of 357 decks +9% synergy
Asinine Antics
9% of 357 decks +8% synergy
Sundering Eruption
8% of 279 decks +6% synergy
Blood Money
8% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8% of 213 decks +0% synergy
Preordain
7% of 357 decks +0% synergy
Painful Truths
7% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Ponder
6% of 357 decks -3% synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Night's Whisper
6% of 357 decks +1% synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
6% of 357 decks +2% synergy
Reverse Engineer
6% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Chain Reaction
5% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
38% of 357 decks +38% synergy
Lightning Greaves
34% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
29% of 357 decks +27% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25% of 357 decks +10% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
22% of 357 decks +19% synergy
Conjurer's Closet
19% of 357 decks +15% synergy
Blade of Selves
12% of 357 decks +9% synergy
Bident of Thassa
11% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11% of 357 decks +10% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8% of 268 decks +5% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Helm of the Host
6% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Assault Suit
5% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
46% of 357 decks +46% synergy
Day of the Moon
42% of 357 decks +41% synergy
Psychic Impetus
42% of 357 decks +41% synergy
Curse of Opulence
41% of 357 decks +37% synergy
Propaganda
36% of 357 decks +22% synergy
Popular Entertainer
31% of 357 decks +31% synergy
Incriminating Impetus
31% of 314 decks +30% synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
25% of 100 decks +25% synergy
Curse of Verbosity
24% of 357 decks +22% synergy
Acquired Mutation
21% of 307 decks +20% synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
16% of 357 decks +15% synergy
Gossip's Talent
14% of 263 decks +13% synergy
Clan Crafter
11% of 357 decks +11% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9% of 357 decks -2% synergy
Aqueous Form
8% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8% of 357 decks +8% synergy
Vow of Lightning
8% of 357 decks +7% synergy
Storm the Vault
7% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Wound Reflection
6% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Public Enemy
6% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Mechanized Production
6% of 357 decks +0% synergy
No Mercy
6% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Vow of Torment
5% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
35% of 357 decks +13% synergy
Reliquary Tower
30% of 357 decks -5% synergy
Archway of Innovation
24% of 275 decks +22% synergy
Bojuka Bog
23% of 357 decks -2% synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19% of 357 decks +18% synergy
Havengul Laboratory
18% of 357 decks +17% synergy
Temple of the False God
10% of 357 decks +1% synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Access Tunnel
8% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6% of 357 decks -9% synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
6% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Arena of Glory
6% of 277 decks +2% synergy
Maze of Ith
5% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Ominous Cemetery
5% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5% of 357 decks -10% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Sol Ring
84% of 357 decks -6% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63% of 357 decks +15% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56% of 357 decks +15% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56% of 357 decks +12% synergy
Rakdos Signet
49% of 357 decks +11% synergy
Izzet Signet
47% of 357 decks +11% synergy
Dimir Signet
46% of 357 decks +7% synergy
Laser Screwdriver
45% of 357 decks +43% synergy
Fellwar Stone
38% of 357 decks +3% synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
34% of 357 decks +33% synergy
Thought Vessel
23% of 357 decks +2% synergy
Mind Stone
21% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Commander's Sphere
15% of 357 decks -8% synergy
Relic of Sauron
13% of 357 decks -8% synergy
Cursed Mirror
7% of 357 decks +1% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6% of 357 decks -10% synergy
Misleading Signpost
5% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Lands
Mountain
99% of 357 decks +8% synergy
Island
99% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Swamp
99% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Command Tower
93% of 357 decks +1% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71% of 357 decks +14% synergy
Exotic Orchard
68% of 357 decks +12% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52% of 357 decks +12% synergy
Sunken Hollow
50% of 357 decks +8% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49% of 357 decks +5% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45% of 357 decks +21% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43% of 357 decks +1% synergy
Sulfur Falls
41% of 357 decks -4% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39% of 357 decks +13% synergy
Haunted Ridge
38% of 357 decks +16% synergy
Shivan Reef
37% of 357 decks +9% synergy
Xander's Lounge
35% of 357 decks -6% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
35% of 357 decks +22% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34% of 357 decks +18% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33% of 357 decks +22% synergy
Seething Landscape
32% of 277 decks +14% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31% of 357 decks +15% synergy
Path of Ancestry
30% of 357 decks -3% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29% of 357 decks +8% synergy
Temple of Deceit
28% of 357 decks +14% synergy
Temple of Malice
27% of 357 decks +14% synergy
Blood Crypt
27% of 357 decks -17% synergy
Evolving Wilds
26% of 357 decks +0% synergy
Choked Estuary
26% of 357 decks +7% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25% of 357 decks -0% synergy
Steam Vents
25% of 357 decks -18% synergy
Training Center
24% of 357 decks -9% synergy
Watery Grave
24% of 357 decks -21% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22% of 357 decks +0% synergy
Luxury Suite
21% of 357 decks -12% synergy
Underground River
21% of 357 decks -5% synergy
Morphic Pool
21% of 357 decks -12% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20% of 357 decks +7% synergy
Maestros Theater
20% of 357 decks +9% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18% of 357 decks -15% synergy
Fiery Islet
17% of 357 decks +12% synergy
Scalding Tarn
17% of 357 decks -14% synergy
Myriad Landscape
16% of 357 decks +4% synergy
Polluted Delta
15% of 357 decks -17% synergy
Canyon Slough
15% of 357 decks +11% synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
14% of 357 decks +13% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14% of 357 decks +2% synergy
Fetid Pools
14% of 357 decks +10% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13% of 357 decks -0% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13% of 357 decks +6% synergy
Ash Barrens
12% of 357 decks +7% synergy