The Rani (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Carnage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodthirsty Blade
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
83%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
81%synergy
The Sound of Drums
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
80%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
79%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
75%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
75%synergy
Renegade Silent
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
71%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
71%synergy
Shiny Impetus
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Academy Manufactor
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
67%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
66%synergy
Hot Pursuit
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
62%synergy
Life of the Party
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Displacer Kitten
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Agitator Ant
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Death Kiss
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Sly Instigator
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Geode Rager
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Vislor Turlough
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Entity Tracker
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Martha Jones
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Taunting Kobold
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Auton Soldier
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Havoc Eater
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mechan Assembler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Sontaran General
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Grim Hireling
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Essence Flux
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Blur
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Cyber Conversion
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-21%synergy
Pongify
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Reins of Power
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Displace
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Wash Away
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Maestros Confluence
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Asinine Antics
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Rise and Shine
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Besmirch
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Time Sieve
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Blade of Selves
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Curse of Opulence
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Day of the Moon
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Psychic Impetus
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Popular Entertainer
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
No Mercy
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Acquired Mutation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Nowhere to Run
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Public Enemy
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Gossip's Talent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Clan Crafter
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
War's Toll
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Vesuva
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Misleading Signpost
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Island
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Underground Sea
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
72%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Xander's Lounge
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-25%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy