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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
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Moonlit Meditation
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Mutinous Massacre
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
The Soul Stone
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
71% of 35 decks +70% synergy
Disrupt Decorum
71% of 35 decks +69% synergy
Hot Pursuit
69% of 32 decks +68% synergy
Academy Manufactor
69% of 35 decks +67% synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
66% of 35 decks +65% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
66% of 35 decks +65% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
66% of 35 decks +65% synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
66% of 35 decks +65% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
69% of 35 decks +63% synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
60% of 35 decks +60% synergy
Top Cards
Bloodthirsty Blade
60% of 35 decks +59% synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
54% of 35 decks +51% synergy
The Sound of Drums
51% of 35 decks +50% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
51% of 35 decks +51% synergy
Blasphemous Act
49% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Hateful Eidolon
49% of 35 decks +48% synergy
Shiny Impetus
49% of 35 decks +46% synergy
Life of the Party
46% of 35 decks +45% synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
44% of 32 decks +42% synergy
Conjurer's Closet
43% of 35 decks +39% synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Creatures
Renegade Silent
40% of 35 decks +39% synergy
Displacer Kitten
37% of 35 decks +32% synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
37% of 35 decks +37% synergy
Death Kiss
37% of 35 decks +37% synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
37% of 35 decks +36% synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
37% of 35 decks +37% synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
37% of 35 decks +36% synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
34% of 32 decks +32% synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31% of 35 decks +29% synergy
Martha Jones
31% of 35 decks +31% synergy
Agitator Ant
31% of 35 decks +31% synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
31% of 35 decks +31% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
31% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31% of 32 decks +30% synergy
Grim Hireling
29% of 35 decks +27% synergy
Entity Tracker
29% of 28 decks +27% synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26% of 35 decks +21% synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
25% of 32 decks +25% synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
25% of 32 decks +25% synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23% of 35 decks +19% synergy
Deadeye Navigator
23% of 35 decks +21% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22% of 32 decks +20% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22% of 32 decks +19% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
20% of 35 decks +19% synergy
Geode Rager
20% of 35 decks +20% synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
20% of 35 decks +19% synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
20% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Auton Soldier
20% of 35 decks +16% synergy
Nettling Nuisance
20% of 35 decks +20% synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19% of 32 decks +19% synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
17% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
17% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Spark Double
17% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
17% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Marionette Master
17% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Boggart Trawler
16% of 32 decks +14% synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
16% of 32 decks +14% synergy
Roaming Throne
15% of 34 decks +5% synergy
Ethereal Investigator
14% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Sontaran General
14% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Sly Instigator
14% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Frontier Warmonger
14% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
14% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
14% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
14% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Thought Monitor
14% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
12% of 32 decks +12% synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Sink into Stupor
38% of 32 decks +29% synergy
Chaos Warp
34% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34% of 35 decks +28% synergy
Withering Torment
32% of 28 decks +19% synergy
Swan Song
31% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Arcane Denial
29% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Ghostly Flicker
29% of 35 decks +22% synergy
Counterspell
29% of 35 decks -16% synergy
Fell the Profane
25% of 32 decks +17% synergy
Pongify
23% of 35 decks +16% synergy
Essence Flux
23% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20% of 35 decks +16% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20% of 30 decks +15% synergy
Rakdos Charm
20% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Resculpt
20% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Deadly Dispute
17% of 35 decks +10% synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
17% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Deadly Rollick
14% of 35 decks -0% synergy
Reality Shift
14% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Valakut Awakening
14% of 35 decks +11% synergy
Cyber Conversion
11% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Bedevil
11% of 35 decks -7% synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
9% of 32 decks +9% synergy
Long River's Pull
9% of 32 decks +7% synergy
Dark Ritual
9% of 35 decks -23% synergy
Terminate
9% of 35 decks -18% synergy
Slip Out the Back
9% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Reins of Power
9% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Not Dead After All
9% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Kolaghan's Command
9% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Mana Drain
9% of 35 decks -8% synergy
Transpose
7% of 15 decks +4% synergy
Return the Favor
6% of 32 decks +4% synergy
Invert Polarity
6% of 32 decks +3% synergy
Strix Serenade
6% of 32 decks +3% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6% of 32 decks +2% synergy
Blur
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Hagra Mauling
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Displace
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Snuff Out
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Brainstorm
6% of 35 decks -11% synergy
Grab the Reins
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Lightning Bolt
6% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Aetherize
6% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Keep Watch
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Reverberate
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Big Score
6% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Sorceries
Insurrection
31% of 35 decks +29% synergy
Toxic Deluge
31% of 35 decks +10% synergy
Feed the Swarm
29% of 35 decks -5% synergy
Mob Rule
26% of 35 decks +23% synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
26% of 35 decks +25% synergy
Vandalblast
20% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Sundering Eruption
16% of 32 decks +13% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Maestros Confluence
14% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Lunar Insight
12% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11% of 35 decks +10% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Blood Money
11% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Windfall
9% of 35 decks -15% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Painful Truths
9% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Rise and Shine
9% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Reanimate
9% of 35 decks -15% synergy
Damnation
9% of 35 decks -0% synergy
Relm's Sketching
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Circle of Power
7% of 15 decks +2% synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
6% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Asinine Antics
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Incite Rebellion
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Read the Bones
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Lórien Revealed
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Night's Whisper
6% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Flood of Tears
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Preordain
6% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Ashes to Ashes
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5% of 19 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
43% of 35 decks +42% synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
31% of 35 decks +30% synergy
Lightning Greaves
31% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23% of 35 decks +21% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22% of 32 decks +19% synergy
Blade of Selves
17% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Helm of the Host
14% of 35 decks +11% synergy
Bident of Thassa
14% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Nettlecyst
9% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9% of 35 decks -6% synergy
Whip of Erebos
9% of 35 decks +4% synergy
The Water Crystal
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Buster Sword
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Psychic Paper
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Mithril Coat
6% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Panharmonicon
6% of 35 decks +0% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Cybership
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Golden Argosy
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
34% of 35 decks +31% synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
27% of 15 decks +26% synergy
Propaganda
23% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Psychic Impetus
20% of 35 decks +20% synergy
Storm the Vault
20% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Popular Entertainer
17% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Day of the Moon
17% of 35 decks +16% synergy
Incriminating Impetus
16% of 32 decks +15% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
14% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Gossip's Talent
12% of 32 decks +12% synergy
Bedlam
11% of 35 decks +11% synergy
Black Market Connections
11% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Descent into Avernus
9% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
9% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Court of Vantress
9% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Mystic Remora
9% of 35 decks -7% synergy
Copy Land
6% of 32 decks +6% synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Heaven Sent
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Wound Reflection
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
War's Toll
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Clan Crafter
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Estrid's Invocation
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, Scion of Urza
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
46% of 35 decks +31% synergy
Rogue's Passage
40% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Archway of Innovation
34% of 32 decks +32% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29% of 35 decks +25% synergy
Bojuka Bog
29% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
29% of 35 decks +28% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Havengul Laboratory
26% of 35 decks +25% synergy
Arena of Glory
25% of 32 decks +21% synergy
Reliquary Tower
23% of 35 decks -13% synergy
The Black Gate
17% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11% of 35 decks +11% synergy
Maze of Ith
11% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Muraganda Raceway
9% of 23 decks +8% synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
9% of 23 decks +8% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Seat of the Synod
9% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Great Furnace
9% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Fomori Vault
6% of 32 decks +6% synergy
Vault of Whispers
6% of 35 decks +0% synergy
Mortuary Mire
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Academy Ruins
6% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Temple of the False God
6% of 35 decks -3% synergy
Barad-dûr
6% of 35 decks -3% synergy
Access Tunnel
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89% of 35 decks +0% synergy
Sol Ring
86% of 35 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80% of 35 decks +32% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71% of 35 decks +28% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69% of 35 decks +27% synergy
Rakdos Signet
46% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Fellwar Stone
46% of 35 decks +11% synergy
Izzet Signet
40% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Dimir Signet
37% of 35 decks -3% synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
34% of 35 decks +34% synergy
Relic of Sauron
29% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Laser Screwdriver
26% of 35 decks +24% synergy
Thought Vessel
17% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Cursed Mirror
14% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Mind Stone
11% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6% of 35 decks +0% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Midnight Clock
6% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6% of 35 decks -11% synergy
Lands
Mountain
100% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Island
100% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Command Tower
97% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Swamp
91% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Steam Vents
83% of 35 decks +40% synergy
Blood Crypt
83% of 35 decks +40% synergy
Xander's Lounge
83% of 35 decks +42% synergy
Morphic Pool
83% of 35 decks +50% synergy
Training Center
83% of 35 decks +49% synergy
Watery Grave
80% of 35 decks +35% synergy
Luxury Suite
74% of 35 decks +42% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
74% of 35 decks +41% synergy
Polluted Delta
71% of 35 decks +39% synergy
Scalding Tarn
66% of 35 decks +34% synergy
Exotic Orchard
46% of 35 decks -11% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46% of 35 decks +21% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Thundering Falls
41% of 32 decks +31% synergy
Haunted Ridge
40% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Sink into Stupor
38% of 32 decks +29% synergy
Shivan Reef
34% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34% of 35 decks +28% synergy
Undercity Sewers
31% of 32 decks +20% synergy
Misty Rainforest
29% of 35 decks +19% synergy
Arid Mesa
29% of 35 decks +19% synergy
Flooded Strand
29% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26% of 35 decks +16% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
26% of 35 decks -32% synergy
Volcanic Island
26% of 35 decks +11% synergy
Marsh Flats
26% of 35 decks +16% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26% of 35 decks -0% synergy
Fell the Profane
25% of 32 decks +17% synergy
Raucous Theater
25% of 32 decks +15% synergy
Blazemire Verge
23% of 30 decks +15% synergy
Badlands
23% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
23% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Underground Sea
23% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Wooded Foothills
23% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Sulfur Falls
23% of 35 decks -22% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23% of 35 decks -19% synergy
Underground River
23% of 35 decks -3% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22% of 32 decks +20% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22% of 32 decks +19% synergy
Fabled Passage
20% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20% of 35 decks +13% synergy
City of Brass
20% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20% of 30 decks +11% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17% of 35 decks +4% synergy