The Rani (Commander) - Forced Combat

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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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Obsessive Pursuit
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Firebender Ascension
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Day of Black Sun
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
88%inclusion451 decks513 decks
86%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
82%inclusion419 decks513 decks
81%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
79%inclusion406 decks513 decks
78%synergy
Shiny Impetus
79%inclusion403 decks513 decks
77%synergy
The Sound of Drums
78%inclusion399 decks513 decks
77%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
72%inclusion369 decks513 decks
71%synergy
Renegade Silent
70%inclusion360 decks513 decks
69%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
69%inclusion353 decks513 decks
68%synergy
Hot Pursuit
68%inclusion330 decks483 decks
68%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
68%inclusion350 decks513 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
68%inclusion348 decks513 decks
63%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
67%inclusion342 decks513 decks
66%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
66%inclusion341 decks513 decks
66%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
65%inclusion335 decks513 decks
65%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
61%inclusion313 decks513 decks
60%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
61%inclusion313 decks513 decks
60%synergy
Agitator Ant
59%inclusion304 decks513 decks
59%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
57%inclusion263 decks461 decks
55%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion290 decks513 decks
20%synergy
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion281 decks513 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion101 decks513 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion79 decks513 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion66 decks513 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.4%inclusion48 decks513 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.0%inclusion46 decks513 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Life of the Party
53%inclusion270 decks513 decks
52%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
52%inclusion267 decks513 decks
52%synergy
Geode Rager
51%inclusion260 decks513 decks
50%synergy
Death Kiss
49%inclusion250 decks513 decks
48%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
48%inclusion248 decks513 decks
48%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
47%inclusion182 decks384 decks
46%synergy
Sly Instigator
45%inclusion232 decks513 decks
45%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
42%inclusion218 decks513 decks
41%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
42%inclusion204 decks483 decks
42%synergy
Entity Tracker
39%inclusion122 decks312 decks
38%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
38%inclusion196 decks513 decks
38%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
37%inclusion188 decks513 decks
36%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
35%inclusion179 decks513 decks
35%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion169 decks513 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion167 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Vislor Turlough
31%inclusion160 decks513 decks
31%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
30%inclusion152 decks513 decks
29%synergy
Martha Jones
29%inclusion150 decks513 decks
29%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
28%inclusion137 decks483 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
28%inclusion145 decks513 decks
25%synergy
Sontaran General
27%inclusion136 decks513 decks
26%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
26%inclusion135 decks513 decks
26%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion121 decks513 decks
19%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
22%inclusion115 decks513 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion106 decks513 decks
17%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
20%inclusion101 decks513 decks
20%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion100 decks513 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion97 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
18%inclusion85 decks463 decks
18%synergy
Havoc Eater
18%inclusion87 decks483 decks
18%synergy
Taunting Kobold
18%inclusion92 decks513 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion83 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion80 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion78 decks513 decks
13%synergy
Auton Soldier
13%inclusion66 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
13%inclusion65 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion63 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion62 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
12%inclusion62 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion61 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion56 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion51 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion43 decks440 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion50 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
9.4%inclusion48 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.8%inclusion45 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
8.6%inclusion44 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
47%inclusion243 decks513 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion172 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion169 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion164 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion154 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion148 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion112 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion66 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion108 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion61 decks317 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion91 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion87 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion61 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion74 decks513 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion68 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion68 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion67 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion66 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion66 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
13%inclusion66 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion49 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion55 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion53 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion50 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
9.4%inclusion48 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Planar Incision
9.2%inclusion47 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion42 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion41 decks513 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion38 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
7.4%inclusion38 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.2%inclusion37 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion36 decks513 decks
-10%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.0%inclusion28 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.2%inclusion32 decks513 decks
1%synergy
Displace
6.2%inclusion32 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.0%inclusion31 decks513 decks
3%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.8%inclusion30 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.5%inclusion22 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.3%inclusion27 decks513 decks
-29%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion27 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion271 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion227 decks513 decks
14%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
44%inclusion225 decks513 decks
44%synergy
Maestros Confluence
44%inclusion224 decks513 decks
42%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
34%inclusion174 decks513 decks
34%synergy
Insurrection
24%inclusion125 decks513 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion106 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Mob Rule
18%inclusion92 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion86 decks513 decks
16%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
16%inclusion83 decks513 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion65 decks513 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
9.4%inclusion48 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.6%inclusion34 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Blood Money
6.6%inclusion34 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.4%inclusion33 decks513 decks
-17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.2%inclusion32 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Asinine Antics
6.0%inclusion31 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion31 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion29 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion29 decks513 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion212 decks513 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion204 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion165 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
31%inclusion159 decks513 decks
30%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion131 decks513 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion106 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion77 decks513 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion62 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion56 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Time Sieve
10%inclusion52 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion52 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.4%inclusion48 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.5%inclusion29 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.6%inclusion34 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion28 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
51%inclusion264 decks513 decks
38%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
51%inclusion260 decks513 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Opulence
50%inclusion257 decks513 decks
47%synergy
Psychic Impetus
50%inclusion256 decks513 decks
49%synergy
Day of the Moon
44%inclusion228 decks513 decks
44%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
38%inclusion183 decks483 decks
38%synergy
Popular Entertainer
28%inclusion145 decks513 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion131 decks513 decks
23%synergy
Acquired Mutation
24%inclusion111 decks463 decks
24%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion63 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12%inclusion62 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
12%inclusion61 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
12%inclusion60 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion60 decks513 decks
1%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion51 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion49 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Clan Crafter
9.2%inclusion47 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.2%inclusion42 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.2%inclusion42 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Flight
7.0%inclusion36 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.0%inclusion36 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion34 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Vow of Malice
6.2%inclusion32 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Maximum Carnage
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Torment
5.3%inclusion27 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.3%inclusion27 decks513 decks
-10%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.1%inclusion19 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion209 decks513 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion192 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion141 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion90 decks397 decks
20%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
20%inclusion104 decks513 decks
20%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion86 decks513 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion58 decks513 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion58 decks513 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.4%inclusion48 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion45 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.6%inclusion39 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.2%inclusion32 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
6.2%inclusion32 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.0%inclusion31 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.1%inclusion26 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.1%inclusion26 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion474 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion441 decks513 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion288 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion274 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion273 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
50%inclusion259 decks513 decks
49%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion228 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion210 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion205 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
36%inclusion185 decks513 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion172 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion128 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion95 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion77 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion60 decks513 decks
-10%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion50 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.6%inclusion39 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion31 decks513 decks
-9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion27 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion501 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion498 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion495 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion484 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion342 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion333 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion265 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion255 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion251 decks513 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion249 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
45%inclusion230 decks513 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion230 decks513 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion226 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion223 decks513 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion222 decks513 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion217 decks513 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion215 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion214 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion212 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion207 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion198 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion175 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion126 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion151 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion139 decks513 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion138 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion131 decks513 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion130 decks513 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion124 decks513 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion121 decks513 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion119 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion115 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion110 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion104 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion104 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion98 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion97 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion96 decks513 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion93 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion88 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion82 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion61 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion67 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion67 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion67 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion64 decks513 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion49 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion62 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
10%inclusion53 decks513 decks
9%synergy