The Rani (Commander) - Control

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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Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Puppet Master, String Puller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Hot Pursuit
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Academy Manufactor
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Shiny Impetus
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
The Sound of Drums
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Entity Tracker
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Renegade Silent
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Mocking Doppelganger
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Agitator Ant
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Martha Jones
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Life of the Party
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Geode Rager
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Sly Instigator
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Death Kiss
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Vislor Turlough
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Performer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Auton Soldier
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Havoc Eater
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sontaran General
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cyber Conversion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
This Is How It Ends
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Flux
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Delay
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-0%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Return the Favor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Perplex
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Mob Rule
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Maestros Confluence
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Insurrection
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Rise and Shine
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Fast Forward
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Painful Truths
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Role Reversal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Soul Transfer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Besmirch
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Time Sieve
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Thieves' Tools
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Opulence
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Psychic Impetus
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Coercive Impetus
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Day of the Moon
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Acquired Mutation
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Popular Entertainer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Gossip's Talent
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Changing Loyalty
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Carnage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Curious Inquiry
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Malice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Observed Stasis
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
War's Toll
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Pain Magnification
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Clan Crafter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Flight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Seething Landscape
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy