The Rani (Commander) - Core

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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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Oft-Nabbed Goat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Weather Maker
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Mirrorform
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
79%inclusion281 decks355 decks
77%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
73%inclusion259 decks355 decks
72%synergy
The Sound of Drums
68%inclusion240 decks355 decks
66%synergy
Hot Pursuit
67%inclusion237 decks355 decks
66%synergy
Shiny Impetus
68%inclusion241 decks355 decks
66%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
64%inclusion227 decks355 decks
63%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
63%inclusion222 decks355 decks
62%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
61%inclusion217 decks355 decks
61%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
60%inclusion214 decks355 decks
59%synergy
Renegade Silent
59%inclusion211 decks355 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
59%inclusion208 decks355 decks
54%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
57%inclusion204 decks355 decks
57%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
54%inclusion192 decks355 decks
53%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
51%inclusion181 decks352 decks
50%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
51%inclusion181 decks355 decks
51%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
49%inclusion174 decks355 decks
48%synergy
Agitator Ant
48%inclusion172 decks355 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion171 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Academy Manufactor
48%inclusion171 decks355 decks
47%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
48%inclusion170 decks355 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
47%inclusion167 decks355 decks
47%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
46%inclusion162 decks355 decks
45%synergy
Geode Rager
39%inclusion139 decks355 decks
39%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
39%inclusion122 decks314 decks
37%synergy
Life of the Party
39%inclusion137 decks355 decks
38%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
38%inclusion135 decks355 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
37%inclusion132 decks355 decks
37%synergy
Death Kiss
36%inclusion129 decks355 decks
36%synergy
Entity Tracker
36%inclusion102 decks287 decks
34%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
35%inclusion126 decks355 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion124 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Sly Instigator
35%inclusion124 decks355 decks
35%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
32%inclusion114 decks355 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion112 decks355 decks
31%synergy
Martha Jones
31%inclusion111 decks355 decks
31%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
27%inclusion96 decks355 decks
27%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
27%inclusion96 decks355 decks
27%synergy
Vislor Turlough
27%inclusion95 decks355 decks
26%synergy
Sontaran General
26%inclusion94 decks355 decks
26%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
25%inclusion87 decks355 decks
24%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
22%inclusion79 decks355 decks
21%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
22%inclusion79 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
19%inclusion69 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
19%inclusion69 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
19%inclusion66 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion65 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion61 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion60 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion60 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion56 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
15%inclusion53 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Havoc Eater
15%inclusion52 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion51 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion51 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
14%inclusion50 decks352 decks
14%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
14%inclusion49 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
13%inclusion45 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion44 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
12%inclusion42 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Taunting Kobold
12%inclusion41 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion37 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
10%inclusion35 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.5%inclusion30 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41%inclusion147 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion115 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion99 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion94 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion91 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion90 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
23%inclusion82 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Essence Flux
22%inclusion79 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion78 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion68 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion55 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion56 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Reins of Power
15%inclusion54 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion54 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion45 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion42 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion37 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
9.0%inclusion32 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.5%inclusion30 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
-11%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
3%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Domineering Will
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.6%inclusion20 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Displace
5.6%inclusion20 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion161 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion155 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Confluence
32%inclusion115 decks355 decks
31%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
31%inclusion110 decks355 decks
31%synergy
Mob Rule
25%inclusion88 decks355 decks
22%synergy
Insurrection
20%inclusion71 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Rise and Shine
19%inclusion69 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
19%inclusion69 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
16%inclusion57 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion35 decks355 decks
-11%synergy
Besmirch
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion128 decks355 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion109 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion101 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
26%inclusion92 decks355 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion76 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion69 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
17%inclusion62 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion36 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion35 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Thieves' Tools
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
45%inclusion158 decks355 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Opulence
41%inclusion146 decks355 decks
38%synergy
Psychic Impetus
39%inclusion139 decks355 decks
39%synergy
Day of the Moon
39%inclusion139 decks355 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion127 decks355 decks
22%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
30%inclusion106 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Popular Entertainer
28%inclusion100 decks355 decks
28%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
28%inclusion43 decks155 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
22%inclusion77 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Acquired Mutation
20%inclusion69 decks352 decks
19%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
15%inclusion52 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Maximum Carnage
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion39 decks309 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion34 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.7%inclusion31 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Public Enemy
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.5%inclusion17 decks311 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion126 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion97 decks355 decks
-8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion80 decks321 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion85 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19%inclusion69 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
17%inclusion61 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion34 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.3%inclusion33 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.9%inclusion28 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion23 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion20 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion329 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion293 decks355 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion219 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion198 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion195 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion172 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion164 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion163 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
42%inclusion150 decks355 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion143 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
32%inclusion114 decks355 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion76 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion75 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion52 decks355 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion20 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion351 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion351 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion350 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion332 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion250 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion243 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
51%inclusion182 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion175 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion173 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion160 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion157 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion157 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion136 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion136 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion129 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
34%inclusion122 decks355 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion121 decks355 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion117 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion105 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
32%inclusion113 decks355 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion110 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion109 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion105 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
28%inclusion100 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion96 decks355 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion94 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion93 decks355 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
26%inclusion93 decks355 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion92 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion92 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion92 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion91 decks355 decks
-21%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion80 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion79 decks355 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion78 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion75 decks355 decks
-6%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion72 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion70 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion67 decks355 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion64 decks355 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion60 decks355 decks
-17%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion58 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion52 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion51 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion50 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion47 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion47 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion45 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
12%inclusion44 decks355 decks
11%synergy