The Rani (Commander) - Forced Combat

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
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Changing Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Springs
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Flashback
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
83%inclusion367 decks444 decks
81%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
75%inclusion335 decks444 decks
75%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
73%inclusion326 decks444 decks
72%synergy
Shiny Impetus
74%inclusion327 decks444 decks
72%synergy
The Sound of Drums
71%inclusion317 decks444 decks
70%synergy
Hot Pursuit
69%inclusion307 decks444 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
68%inclusion301 decks444 decks
67%synergy
Renegade Silent
65%inclusion288 decks444 decks
64%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
64%inclusion284 decks444 decks
63%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
63%inclusion281 decks444 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
64%inclusion283 decks444 decks
59%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
63%inclusion278 decks444 decks
62%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
60%inclusion266 decks444 decks
59%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
59%inclusion264 decks444 decks
59%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
57%inclusion252 decks444 decks
55%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
56%inclusion247 decks444 decks
55%synergy
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion244 decks444 decks
53%synergy
Agitator Ant
55%inclusion243 decks444 decks
54%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
55%inclusion242 decks444 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion237 decks444 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion76 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion57 decks444 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
-13%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion34 decks444 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
49%inclusion219 decks444 decks
49%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
48%inclusion211 decks444 decks
47%synergy
Life of the Party
47%inclusion210 decks444 decks
47%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
46%inclusion195 decks420 decks
45%synergy
Geode Rager
45%inclusion202 decks444 decks
45%synergy
Death Kiss
44%inclusion194 decks444 decks
43%synergy
Entity Tracker
40%inclusion140 decks354 decks
38%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
39%inclusion175 decks444 decks
39%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
39%inclusion172 decks444 decks
37%synergy
Sly Instigator
38%inclusion169 decks444 decks
38%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
36%inclusion161 decks444 decks
36%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
35%inclusion156 decks444 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion155 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion140 decks444 decks
31%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
30%inclusion134 decks444 decks
30%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
30%inclusion134 decks444 decks
30%synergy
Martha Jones
29%inclusion130 decks444 decks
29%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
29%inclusion128 decks444 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
27%inclusion122 decks444 decks
24%synergy
Vislor Turlough
27%inclusion121 decks444 decks
27%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
23%inclusion103 decks444 decks
23%synergy
Sontaran General
22%inclusion99 decks444 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
21%inclusion94 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
20%inclusion87 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion87 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
19%inclusion85 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion80 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion76 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Havoc Eater
17%inclusion75 decks444 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion74 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion72 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Taunting Kobold
16%inclusion72 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
16%inclusion71 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
15%inclusion65 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Auton Soldier
12%inclusion55 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion53 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion50 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion50 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion48 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion45 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
10%inclusion44 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion44 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
10%inclusion43 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion199 decks444 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion153 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion138 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion128 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion127 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion110 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion105 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion79 decks354 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion96 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion70 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion80 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion73 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion62 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion61 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion61 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion58 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Blur
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
12%inclusion53 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
11%inclusion51 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion50 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
-9%synergy
Planar Incision
10%inclusion44 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion43 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion43 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.2%inclusion32 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
-10%synergy
Demand Answers
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
-11%synergy
Displace
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.2%inclusion27 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
1%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.6%inclusion25 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion203 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
41%inclusion181 decks444 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion175 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Confluence
38%inclusion168 decks444 decks
37%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
27%inclusion121 decks444 decks
27%synergy
Insurrection
22%inclusion99 decks444 decks
20%synergy
Mob Rule
20%inclusion89 decks444 decks
18%synergy
Fast Forward
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion85 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion76 decks444 decks
17%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion59 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion57 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion27 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Besmirch
8.3%inclusion37 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.4%inclusion33 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Blood Money
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.9%inclusion26 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion178 decks444 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion159 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
30%inclusion131 decks444 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion130 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
25%inclusion110 decks444 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion78 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
18%inclusion78 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion49 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion49 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Time Sieve
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.8%inclusion33 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion25 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
49%inclusion216 decks444 decks
45%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
48%inclusion212 decks444 decks
47%synergy
Propaganda
47%inclusion210 decks444 decks
33%synergy
Psychic Impetus
45%inclusion202 decks444 decks
45%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
41%inclusion77 decks187 decks
41%synergy
Day of the Moon
38%inclusion170 decks444 decks
38%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
35%inclusion157 decks444 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
27%inclusion119 decks444 decks
25%synergy
Popular Entertainer
25%inclusion112 decks444 decks
25%synergy
Acquired Mutation
23%inclusion103 decks444 decks
23%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion56 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Gossip's Talent
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12%inclusion52 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion50 decks444 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Lightning
10%inclusion46 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion45 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion44 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Maximum Carnage
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Public Enemy
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.4%inclusion33 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Flight
5.6%inclusion25 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion170 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion139 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion116 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
24%inclusion103 decks433 decks
21%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
23%inclusion101 decks444 decks
22%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion71 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion48 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion46 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.6%inclusion38 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.2%inclusion32 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.9%inclusion26 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion408 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion374 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion245 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion230 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion230 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
47%inclusion208 decks444 decks
46%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion192 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion178 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion178 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion147 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
32%inclusion142 decks444 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion95 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion74 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion64 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion50 decks444 decks
-8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion37 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.4%inclusion33 decks444 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion26 decks444 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion436 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion435 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion429 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion423 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion293 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion291 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion223 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion220 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion208 decks444 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion205 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion205 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion196 decks444 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion194 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion194 decks444 decks
23%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion190 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion185 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion183 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion172 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion172 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion166 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion160 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion156 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion133 decks434 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion129 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion125 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion120 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion114 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion108 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion104 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion101 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion100 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion99 decks444 decks
-8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion98 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion94 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion92 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
21%inclusion92 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion86 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion84 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion81 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion73 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion69 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion62 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion60 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion58 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion50 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion48 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion38 decks359 decks
1%synergy