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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
MTGStocks
Turtles in Time
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
The Ooze
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
88%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
82%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
81%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
78%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
71%synergy
The Sound of Drums
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Hot Pursuit
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Renegade Silent
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Shiny Impetus
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Academy Manufactor
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
64%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Life of the Party
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Agitator Ant
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Displacer Kitten
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Death Kiss
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sly Instigator
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Vislor Turlough
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Entity Tracker
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Geode Rager
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Auton Soldier
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Taunting Kobold
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Havoc Eater
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Martha Jones
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Mechan Assembler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Senator Peacock
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Beetle-Headed Merchants
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Essence Flux
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Displace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Wash Away
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Reins of Power
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Maestros Confluence
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Insurrection
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Day of Black Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Besmirch
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Time Sieve
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Curse of Opulence
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Day of the Moon
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Psychic Impetus
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
No Mercy
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Maximum Carnage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Popular Entertainer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Acquired Mutation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Firebender Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Gossip's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Public Enemy
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grasp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Observed Stasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
War's Toll
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Vesuva
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Misleading Signpost
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
74%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
74%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Xander's Lounge
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Morphic Pool
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy