Zevlor, Elturel Exile (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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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Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
The Spot's Portal
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Risky Research
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Grasping Tentacles
1.0%inclusion1 decks100 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
83%inclusion1.06K decks1.27K decks
77%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
80%inclusion1.01K decks1.27K decks
74%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
78%inclusion991 decks1.27K decks
71%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
76%inclusion958 decks1.27K decks
71%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
72%inclusion913 decks1.27K decks
67%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
64%inclusion810 decks1.27K decks
63%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
63%inclusion800 decks1.27K decks
62%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
70%inclusion884 decks1.27K decks
61%synergy
Bribery
61%inclusion778 decks1.27K decks
59%synergy
Snap
65%inclusion818 decks1.27K decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
70%inclusion883 decks1.27K decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion716 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
56%inclusion708 decks1.27K decks
54%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
55%inclusion692 decks1.27K decks
49%synergy
Wizards of Thay
54%inclusion683 decks1.27K decks
51%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
52%inclusion658 decks1.27K decks
50%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
51%inclusion650 decks1.27K decks
50%synergy
Peek
51%inclusion649 decks1.27K decks
50%synergy
Siphon Insight
51%inclusion649 decks1.27K decks
48%synergy
Twinning Staff
51%inclusion648 decks1.27K decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion682 decks1.27K decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion369 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion278 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion241 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion216 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion161 decks1.27K decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion136 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.1%inclusion102 decks1.27K decks
-9%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.0%inclusion76 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
42%inclusion266 decks640 decks
39%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
40%inclusion510 decks1.27K decks
37%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
40%inclusion295 decks738 decks
39%synergy
Haughty Djinn
35%inclusion443 decks1.27K decks
34%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
34%inclusion433 decks1.27K decks
32%synergy
Omen Hawker
34%inclusion427 decks1.27K decks
33%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
33%inclusion419 decks1.27K decks
31%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion412 decks1.27K decks
27%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
31%inclusion269 decks877 decks
29%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion107 decks376 decks
26%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
26%inclusion201 decks768 decks
25%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
25%inclusion323 decks1.27K decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion277 decks1.27K decks
20%synergy
Kelpie Guide
22%inclusion275 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Young Pyromancer
20%inclusion258 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Decadent Dragon
20%inclusion253 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
16%inclusion200 decks1.27K decks
15%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion179 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion177 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
14%inclusion172 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion169 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
13%inclusion162 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
12%inclusion156 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
12%inclusion105 decks893 decks
11%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
12%inclusion147 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion87 decks758 decks
8%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
11%inclusion136 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
10%inclusion132 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
10%inclusion128 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
9.0%inclusion96 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.5%inclusion108 decks1.27K decks
-6%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Chakram Retriever
7.9%inclusion100 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
7.8%inclusion99 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion92 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.9%inclusion87 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Wandering Archaic
6.9%inclusion87 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
6.7%inclusion72 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
6.5%inclusion58 decks894 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.4%inclusion41 decks638 decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.2%inclusion48 decks777 decks
6%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
6.0%inclusion76 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.0%inclusion76 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.0%inclusion76 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
5.6%inclusion36 decks640 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Terminate
51%inclusion641 decks1.27K decks
24%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion637 decks1.27K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion601 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Flick a Coin
46%inclusion581 decks1.27K decks
45%synergy
Thought Scour
41%inclusion519 decks1.27K decks
39%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
40%inclusion507 decks1.27K decks
38%synergy
Electrodominance
34%inclusion430 decks1.27K decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion417 decks1.27K decks
26%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion414 decks1.27K decks
24%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion345 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion331 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion319 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion318 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
24%inclusion306 decks1.27K decks
22%synergy
This Is How It Ends
24%inclusion302 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion110 decks500 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion256 decks1.27K decks
-12%synergy
Blot Out
20%inclusion252 decks1.27K decks
20%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion244 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
18%inclusion192 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion227 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Fortune's Favor
18%inclusion225 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion224 decks1.27K decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion205 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion199 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion176 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
14%inclusion175 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion105 decks777 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion104 decks777 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion169 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion143 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion87 decks777 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion127 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion126 decks1.27K decks
-8%synergy
Display of Power
10%inclusion124 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion121 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.4%inclusion119 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
9.4%inclusion119 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Crosis's Charm
9.3%inclusion118 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion117 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.4%inclusion42 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Derision
8.0%inclusion101 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Hithlain Knots
7.6%inclusion96 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion85 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.4%inclusion57 decks885 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Depths of Desire
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.2%inclusion66 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Great Intelligence's Plan
49%inclusion615 decks1.27K decks
45%synergy
Acquire
48%inclusion613 decks1.27K decks
48%synergy
River's Rebuke
48%inclusion612 decks1.27K decks
46%synergy
Worst Fears
48%inclusion604 decks1.27K decks
47%synergy
Stolen Goods
44%inclusion555 decks1.27K decks
43%synergy
Rakdos's Return
43%inclusion539 decks1.27K decks
42%synergy
Clone Legion
40%inclusion502 decks1.27K decks
38%synergy
Hell to Pay
39%inclusion376 decks966 decks
38%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion313 decks884 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion411 decks1.27K decks
-15%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
30%inclusion380 decks1.27K decks
29%synergy
Portent
30%inclusion375 decks1.27K decks
29%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
28%inclusion175 decks629 decks
27%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
26%inclusion334 decks1.27K decks
22%synergy
Invoke Despair
25%inclusion321 decks1.27K decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion316 decks1.27K decks
-7%synergy
Extract Brain
25%inclusion315 decks1.27K decks
24%synergy
Head Games
23%inclusion293 decks1.27K decks
23%synergy
Pilfered Plans
21%inclusion270 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion224 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
17%inclusion211 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Relm's Sketching
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Rousing Refrain
16%inclusion205 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Exhaustion
16%inclusion204 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion195 decks1.27K decks
-6%synergy
Din of the Fireherd
15%inclusion192 decks1.27K decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion185 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Telemin Performance
14%inclusion181 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion178 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Banefire
13%inclusion166 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Go Blank
12%inclusion155 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion149 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Choice of Damnations
10%inclusion131 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
10%inclusion129 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion129 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
10%inclusion128 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Invoke the Winds
10%inclusion125 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
9.4%inclusion119 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
9.2%inclusion116 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Furnace Reins
8.8%inclusion112 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.5%inclusion108 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.4%inclusion107 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Vengeful Possession
8.4%inclusion42 decks500 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Blightning
7.6%inclusion96 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion93 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Duress
6.9%inclusion88 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion512 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion456 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
30%inclusion378 decks1.27K decks
29%synergy
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion226 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion218 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
13%inclusion159 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Wand of Wonder
10%inclusion131 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion128 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
9.3%inclusion118 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.3%inclusion92 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
6.0%inclusion76 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Bombardment
46%inclusion586 decks1.27K decks
44%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
25%inclusion322 decks1.27K decks
25%synergy
Double Vision
22%inclusion275 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Training Grounds
19%inclusion246 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion171 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion185 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion174 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion164 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion144 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
10%inclusion123 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.7%inclusion98 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.7%inclusion85 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.7%inclusion85 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.6%inclusion71 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion325 decks1.27K decks
24%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion147 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.6%inclusion96 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion661 decks1.27K decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion446 decks1.27K decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion333 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion318 decks1.27K decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion242 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion216 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion147 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.4%inclusion107 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.15K decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.13K decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion711 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
53%inclusion673 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion664 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion653 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion587 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion517 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion466 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion342 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
23%inclusion292 decks1.27K decks
23%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion203 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion197 decks1.27K decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion185 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion142 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion131 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion88 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion1.25K decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.24K decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion1.23K decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.20K decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion852 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion834 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion691 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion647 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion628 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion619 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion596 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion594 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion594 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion589 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion558 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion548 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion528 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion512 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion467 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion459 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion421 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion240 decks758 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion393 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion379 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion376 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion326 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion313 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion294 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Maestros Theater
23%inclusion288 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion282 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion282 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion275 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion265 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion250 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion236 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion229 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion224 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion213 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion192 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion191 decks1.27K decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion184 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion178 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion105 decks777 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion104 decks777 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion166 decks1.27K decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion159 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion130 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion127 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion87 decks758 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion87 decks777 decks
2%synergy