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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Shiny Impetus
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
89%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
89%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Hot Pursuit
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
78%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
78%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Renegade Silent
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Psychic Impetus
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Agitator Ant
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
The Master, Mesmerist
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Sly Instigator
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Day of the Moon
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
63%synergy
The Sound of Drums
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Chaos Warp
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Frenzied Gorespawn
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Martha Jones
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Entity Tracker
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Geode Rager
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Death Kiss
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Sontaran General
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Vislor Turlough
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Taunting Kobold
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Havoc Eater
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Life of the Party
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Raven Eagle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Academy Manufactor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Peacock
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Master
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Senator Peacock
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Negate
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Blur
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Planar Incision
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Domineering Will
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Aura Finesse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Toxin Analysis
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
This Is How It Ends
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Swerve
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Refute
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fight On!
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Maestros Confluence
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Rise and Shine
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Besmirch
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Reverse Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtcast
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Memories Returning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Detective's Satchel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Elixir
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Popular Entertainer
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Opulence
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Acquired Mutation
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Aqueous Form
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Public Enemy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Vow of Lightning
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Aether Tunnel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Gossip's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Maximum Carnage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Curious Inquiry
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Clan Crafter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Flight
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Malice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Torment
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Choked Estuary
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Malice
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Pools
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
River of Tears
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Grixis Panorama
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-18%synergy