Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge (Commander) - Budget 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spelltwine
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Army of the Damned
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Crosis's Charm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Stolen Identity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Decree of Pain
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Volcanic Vision
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Etali, Primal Storm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Galvanoth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thief of Sanity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Oblivion Sower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Enigma Drake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Drake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Perigee Beckoner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fear of the Dark
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Docent of Perfection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Curious Homunculus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Charm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Unsubstantiate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fated Return
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Grixis Charm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Insidious Will
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wild Ricochet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Debt to the Kami
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Mystic Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Depressurize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Steam Augury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Geistblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Telling Time
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pharika's Libation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Soul Manipulation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Price of Fame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Split Decision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Supplant Form
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gale's Redirection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Magma Opus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grip of Desolation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Syphon Mind
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Consuming Tide
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Phthisis
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Worst Fears
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Profane Transfusion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Flood of Tears
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Part the Waterveil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Clone Legion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Vision
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blatant Thievery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Confluence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Slave of Bolas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Skull Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Howl of the Horde
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Necromantic Selection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mass Mutiny
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Whelming Wave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Extract from Darkness
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decode Transmissions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Singularity Rupture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Heist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Incite Rebellion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rise from the Tides
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bond of Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Boots of Speed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Strider Harness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Triple Triad
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Melee
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Dilation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Font of Magic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Firemind's Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Covenant
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Halimar Depths
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Manalith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Temple of Deceit
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Theater
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dismal Backwater
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Grixis Panorama
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Akoum Refuge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Highland Lake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Study Hall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Ferrous Lake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy