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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Turtles in Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Ooze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Grave Venerations
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
86%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
77%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
74%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Hot Pursuit
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
67%synergy
The Sound of Drums
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Shiny Impetus
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Renegade Silent
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
64%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Academy Manufactor
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Life of the Party
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Agitator Ant
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Displacer Kitten
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Death Kiss
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Entity Tracker
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Geode Rager
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Sly Instigator
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Vislor Turlough
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Taunting Kobold
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Auton Soldier
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Martha Jones
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Havoc Eater
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Mechan Assembler
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Senator Peacock
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Displace
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Wash Away
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Planar Incision
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Maestros Confluence
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Dream Harvest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Rise and Shine
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Day of Black Sun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ember Island Production
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Besmirch
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Time Sieve
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Opulence
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Psychic Impetus
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Day of the Moon
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Popular Entertainer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Acquired Mutation
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Maximum Carnage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Gossip's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Firebender Ascension
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Public Enemy
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grasp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
War's Toll
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Observed Stasis
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Vesuva
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Relic of Sauron
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Misleading Signpost
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Island
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Morphic Pool
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Xander's Lounge
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy