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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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Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Maximum Carnage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Oscorp Industries
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
89%inclusion484 decks543 decks
87%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
81%inclusion442 decks543 decks
81%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
81%inclusion440 decks543 decks
80%synergy
The Sound of Drums
79%inclusion431 decks543 decks
78%synergy
Shiny Impetus
80%inclusion435 decks543 decks
78%synergy
Renegade Silent
73%inclusion394 decks543 decks
72%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
72%inclusion391 decks543 decks
71%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
71%inclusion386 decks543 decks
70%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
70%inclusion380 decks543 decks
69%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
69%inclusion377 decks543 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
70%inclusion380 decks543 decks
65%synergy
Hot Pursuit
69%inclusion319 decks464 decks
68%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
69%inclusion373 decks543 decks
68%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
67%inclusion362 decks543 decks
66%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
64%inclusion345 decks543 decks
63%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
62%inclusion337 decks543 decks
61%synergy
Agitator Ant
61%inclusion332 decks543 decks
61%synergy
Academy Manufactor
58%inclusion313 decks543 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion310 decks543 decks
20%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
57%inclusion252 decks442 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion110 decks543 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion94 decks543 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion76 decks543 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion53 decks543 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.4%inclusion51 decks543 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Life of the Party
56%inclusion303 decks543 decks
55%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
53%inclusion290 decks543 decks
53%synergy
Geode Rager
53%inclusion288 decks543 decks
53%synergy
Death Kiss
51%inclusion276 decks543 decks
50%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
50%inclusion272 decks543 decks
50%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
48%inclusion176 decks364 decks
47%synergy
Sly Instigator
48%inclusion259 decks543 decks
47%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
45%inclusion242 decks543 decks
43%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
42%inclusion197 decks464 decks
42%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
40%inclusion217 decks543 decks
39%synergy
Entity Tracker
38%inclusion112 decks292 decks
37%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
37%inclusion203 decks543 decks
37%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion198 decks543 decks
36%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
35%inclusion190 decks543 decks
34%synergy
Vislor Turlough
33%inclusion180 decks543 decks
33%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
31%inclusion170 decks543 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
31%inclusion170 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Martha Jones
31%inclusion170 decks543 decks
31%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
30%inclusion162 decks543 decks
29%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
29%inclusion133 decks464 decks
28%synergy
Sontaran General
28%inclusion154 decks543 decks
28%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
28%inclusion153 decks543 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion142 decks543 decks
21%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
23%inclusion127 decks543 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion117 decks543 decks
17%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
21%inclusion115 decks543 decks
21%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion109 decks543 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion108 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion84 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Havoc Eater
18%inclusion84 decks464 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion80 decks467 decks
16%synergy
Taunting Kobold
17%inclusion92 decks543 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion86 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
15%inclusion80 decks543 decks
14%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
15%inclusion79 decks543 decks
14%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
13%inclusion71 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
13%inclusion70 decks543 decks
12%synergy
Auton Soldier
13%inclusion70 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
12%inclusion67 decks543 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion66 decks543 decks
12%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Master
12%inclusion65 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion64 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion54 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion52 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
9.0%inclusion49 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
8.7%inclusion47 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Insufferable Balladeer
8.1%inclusion44 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
49%inclusion266 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion184 decks543 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion182 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion180 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion169 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion166 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
25%inclusion134 decks543 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion113 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion59 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion58 decks297 decks
15%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion96 decks543 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion90 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion59 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion76 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion74 decks543 decks
-4%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion73 decks543 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion73 decks543 decks
-3%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
13%inclusion72 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion70 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion64 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion62 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion58 decks543 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion55 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
10%inclusion52 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
9.4%inclusion51 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.8%inclusion48 decks543 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
8.1%inclusion44 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.6%inclusion41 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion40 decks543 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
7.0%inclusion35 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Displace
7.0%inclusion38 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.9%inclusion26 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.6%inclusion36 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.6%inclusion36 decks543 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion36 decks543 decks
-2%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.9%inclusion32 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.8%inclusion22 decks380 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.2%inclusion28 decks543 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion298 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion252 decks543 decks
14%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
46%inclusion250 decks543 decks
46%synergy
Maestros Confluence
45%inclusion245 decks543 decks
44%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
35%inclusion190 decks543 decks
35%synergy
Insurrection
25%inclusion138 decks543 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion108 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
18%inclusion97 decks543 decks
17%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion93 decks543 decks
14%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion92 decks543 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion70 decks543 decks
-8%synergy
Besmirch
10%inclusion53 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
7.0%inclusion38 decks543 decks
-17%synergy
Damnation
6.6%inclusion36 decks543 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.4%inclusion35 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Blood Money
6.1%inclusion33 decks543 decks
1%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.9%inclusion32 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.9%inclusion32 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion32 decks543 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion31 decks543 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.2%inclusion28 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion234 decks543 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion229 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
34%inclusion183 decks543 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion170 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
28%inclusion150 decks543 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion117 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion82 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion75 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Time Sieve
11%inclusion60 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion58 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion58 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion52 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion26 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.0%inclusion38 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion30 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
52%inclusion281 decks543 decks
38%synergy
Curse of Opulence
51%inclusion279 decks543 decks
48%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
51%inclusion279 decks543 decks
51%synergy
Psychic Impetus
51%inclusion278 decks543 decks
51%synergy
Day of the Moon
48%inclusion258 decks543 decks
47%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
38%inclusion177 decks464 decks
38%synergy
Popular Entertainer
29%inclusion159 decks543 decks
29%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
26%inclusion143 decks543 decks
24%synergy
Acquired Mutation
23%inclusion102 decks444 decks
23%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion69 decks543 decks
11%synergy
Gossip's Talent
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
11%inclusion62 decks543 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
11%inclusion61 decks543 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion58 decks543 decks
0%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
10%inclusion57 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion53 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Clan Crafter
10%inclusion52 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Public Enemy
9.2%inclusion50 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.7%inclusion47 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.4%inclusion40 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion36 decks543 decks
-6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.4%inclusion35 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Vow of Flight
6.3%inclusion34 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Malice
5.7%inclusion31 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.3%inclusion29 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.2%inclusion28 decks543 decks
-10%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion227 decks543 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion215 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion148 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion83 decks377 decks
19%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19%inclusion105 decks543 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion92 decks543 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion63 decks543 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion56 decks543 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion52 decks543 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.0%inclusion49 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
7.2%inclusion39 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion37 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.4%inclusion35 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.5%inclusion30 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.5%inclusion30 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion506 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion474 decks543 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion305 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion295 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion293 decks543 decks
12%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
53%inclusion289 decks543 decks
52%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion250 decks543 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion231 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion226 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
40%inclusion216 decks543 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion180 decks543 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion132 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion105 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion86 decks543 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion73 decks543 decks
-9%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion57 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion45 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion29 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.2%inclusion28 decks543 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion531 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion528 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion526 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion513 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion366 decks543 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion362 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion295 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion277 decks543 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
51%inclusion275 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion270 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
47%inclusion256 decks543 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
45%inclusion246 decks543 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion243 decks543 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion242 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion237 decks543 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion236 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion232 decks543 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion231 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion228 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion227 decks543 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion220 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion185 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion118 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion157 decks543 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
27%inclusion146 decks543 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion142 decks543 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion141 decks543 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion141 decks543 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion136 decks543 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion130 decks543 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion126 decks543 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion122 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion119 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion111 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion107 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion102 decks543 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion98 decks543 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion98 decks543 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion97 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion93 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion85 decks543 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion59 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion83 decks543 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion71 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion70 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion66 decks543 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion63 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion62 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion62 decks543 decks
-2%synergy