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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Day of Black Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Hot Pursuit
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Academy Manufactor
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
58%synergy
The Sound of Drums
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Renegade Silent
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Curse of Opulence
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Shiny Impetus
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Life of the Party
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Agitator Ant
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Entity Tracker
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Martha Jones
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Death Kiss
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Auton Soldier
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Geode Rager
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Grim Hireling
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sly Instigator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Master
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sontaran General
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Reins of Power
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cyber Conversion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Blur
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Terminate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Reverberate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Reins
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Delay
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Curtains' Call
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Displace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Insurrection
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Mob Rule
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Confluence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Lunar Insight
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rise and Shine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blood Money
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Incite Rebellion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtcast
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Blade of Selves
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Maximum Carnage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Storm the Vault
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Psychic Impetus
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Popular Entertainer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Day of the Moon
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Gossip's Talent
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Court of Vantress
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Copy Land
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Visions of Brutality
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
War's Toll
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Link
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Aether Tunnel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
The Black Gate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Sauron
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Training Center
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Xander's Lounge
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Luxury Suite
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Falls
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-32%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy