Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge (Commander) - Optimized

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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
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Dream Harvest
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aminatou's Augury
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Expropriate
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Spelltwine
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
43%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Time Stretch
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Blatant Thievery
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Scroll Rack
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Army of the Damned
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Sower
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Thief of Sanity
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
1%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Galvanoth
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Wandering Archaic
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Wildfire Eternal
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Hostage Taker
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Nightveil Specter
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Omnispell Adept
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Nexus of Fate
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Brainsurge
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Siphon Insight
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Reverberate
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Crosis's Charm
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Memory Plunder
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fury Storm
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Call Forth the Tempest
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Bribery
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Decree of Pain
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Mastery
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Enter the Infinite
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Vision
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Trespass
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Stolen Identity
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Worst Fears
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Blood Money
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Heartless Conscription
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Acquire
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Skull Storm
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Strionic Resonator
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Lithoform Engine
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Shard
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Mirari
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Stolen Strategy
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Dilation
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Court of Locthwain
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Tempest
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Ashling's Prerogative
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Flamekin Village
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
High Market
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion77 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion82 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion82 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
4%synergy