The Rani (Commander) - Budget Core

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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
Disrupt Decorum
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Renegade Silent
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Hot Pursuit
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Shiny Impetus
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Agitator Ant
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
54%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Negate
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Martha Jones
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Geode Rager
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Sly Instigator
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Death Kiss
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Sontaran General
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Vislor Turlough
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Entity Tracker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Havoc Eater
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Taunting Kobold
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Senator Peacock
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Whirler Rogue
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Coveted Peacock
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Persuasive Interrogators
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Junk Winder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Royal Assassin
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Academy Manufactor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Whitewater Naiads
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Jeering Homunculus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Life of the Party
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Lazav, Wearer of Faces
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shoreline Looter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Terminate
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Resculpt
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Planar Incision
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Blur
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Toxin Analysis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Deduce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Aura Finesse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
This Is How It Ends
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Unsummon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Act
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Blink of an Eye
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Into the Roil
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Geistwave
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Displace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Confounding Riddle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Secrets of the Key
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Fumble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Domineering Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Maestros Confluence
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rise and Shine
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Besmirch
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Blood Money
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Secrets
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Call for Aid
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Furnace Reins
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Thieves' Tools
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wings of Hubris
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Junker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Device
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Psychic Impetus
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
The Sound of Drums
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Day of the Moon
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Popular Entertainer
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Curse of Opulence
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Acquired Mutation
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Gossip's Talent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Curious Inquiry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Public Enemy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Aether Tunnel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Improbable Alliance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Heaven Sent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Vow of Lightning
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Footfall Crater
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Invisibility
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cloak of Mists
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
The Akroan War
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-30%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Choked Estuary
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Seething Landscape
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Deceit
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Theater
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-28%synergy
River of Tears
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Grixis Panorama
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Peak
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy