The Rani (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shiny Impetus
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
81%synergy
Hot Pursuit
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
70%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Renegade Silent
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Psychic Impetus
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
The Sound of Drums
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Sly Instigator
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Agitator Ant
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Day of the Moon
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Erdwal Illuminator
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Entity Tracker
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Martha Jones
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Geode Rager
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Sontaran General
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Death Kiss
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Vislor Turlough
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Taunting Kobold
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Havoc Eater
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Bloodboil Sorcerer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Academy Manufactor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Beetle-Headed Merchants
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Crime Novelist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Whirler Rogue
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Life of the Party
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Persuasive Interrogators
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
June, Bounty Hunter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Foggy Swamp Spirit Keeper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Raven Eagle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Negate
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Essence Flux
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Blur
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Planar Incision
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Octopus Form
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Displace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Aura Finesse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Domineering Will
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Swerve
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ice Out
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lithobraking
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Refute
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Maestros Confluence
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Rise and Shine
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Mob Rule
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Besmirch
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ember Island Production
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Grift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtcast
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Junker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Popular Entertainer
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Opulence
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Acquired Mutation
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Aqueous Form
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Firebender Ascension
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Maximum Carnage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Public Enemy
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Gossip's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Aether Tunnel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Heaven Sent
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Curious Inquiry
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Lightning
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Deceit
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Malice
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Maestros Theater
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Grixis Panorama
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
River of Tears
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy