The Rani (Commander) - Core

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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Coercive Impetus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Changing Loyalty
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
78%inclusion269 decks345 decks
76%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
71%inclusion246 decks345 decks
71%synergy
Hot Pursuit
68%inclusion233 decks345 decks
67%synergy
Shiny Impetus
68%inclusion233 decks345 decks
66%synergy
The Sound of Drums
64%inclusion221 decks345 decks
63%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
61%inclusion211 decks345 decks
60%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
61%inclusion210 decks345 decks
60%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
59%inclusion204 decks345 decks
59%synergy
Renegade Silent
58%inclusion200 decks345 decks
57%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
58%inclusion199 decks345 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
57%inclusion198 decks345 decks
53%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
57%inclusion196 decks345 decks
56%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
51%inclusion177 decks345 decks
50%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
51%inclusion175 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
50%inclusion173 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Academy Manufactor
48%inclusion167 decks345 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion163 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
47%inclusion162 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion158 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
45%inclusion156 decks345 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Agitator Ant
45%inclusion156 decks345 decks
45%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
45%inclusion155 decks345 decks
44%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
44%inclusion153 decks345 decks
44%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
40%inclusion134 decks332 decks
39%synergy
Life of the Party
37%inclusion128 decks345 decks
37%synergy
Entity Tracker
37%inclusion113 decks305 decks
36%synergy
Geode Rager
37%inclusion127 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion125 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion122 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Death Kiss
35%inclusion120 decks345 decks
35%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
34%inclusion119 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Sly Instigator
34%inclusion116 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion112 decks345 decks
32%synergy
Martha Jones
31%inclusion107 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
30%inclusion105 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
28%inclusion95 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Vislor Turlough
26%inclusion91 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Sontaran General
26%inclusion88 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
25%inclusion87 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
23%inclusion78 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
23%inclusion78 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
21%inclusion72 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion70 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion67 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
17%inclusion58 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
16%inclusion55 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Havoc Eater
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Taunting Kobold
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion147 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion108 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion98 decks345 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion84 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion82 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Essence Flux
23%inclusion79 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion60 decks306 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion67 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Reins of Power
17%inclusion58 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion42 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
5%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
-12%synergy
Displace
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion144 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Confluence
31%inclusion107 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
29%inclusion101 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Mob Rule
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Rise and Shine
19%inclusion67 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Fast Forward
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Asinine Antics
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Ember Island Production
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Besmirch
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Money
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion101 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
28%inclusion95 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion70 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion68 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion68 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion21 decks332 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
41%inclusion142 decks345 decks
38%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
41%inclusion141 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Day of the Moon
38%inclusion132 decks345 decks
38%synergy
Psychic Impetus
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
35%inclusion122 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
29%inclusion101 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Popular Entertainer
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Acquired Mutation
18%inclusion63 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Gossip's Talent
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Vow of Lightning
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Public Enemy
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Clan Crafter
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion114 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion87 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion84 decks339 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
19%inclusion66 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.6%inclusion26 decks341 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion318 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion282 decks345 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion212 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion189 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion187 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion166 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion160 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion159 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion139 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
40%inclusion137 decks345 decks
39%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
31%inclusion108 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion69 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion342 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion341 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion339 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion324 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
69%inclusion238 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion232 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion180 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion164 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion163 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion160 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion159 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion146 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion135 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion129 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion121 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion114 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion109 decks341 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion105 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
30%inclusion105 decks345 decks
-15%synergy
Steam Vents
30%inclusion104 decks345 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
30%inclusion103 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion103 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion102 decks345 decks
-18%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
28%inclusion98 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion96 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion92 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion87 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion84 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion76 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion76 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
-12%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion69 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion68 decks345 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
8%synergy