The Rani (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Coercive Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
83%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Hot Pursuit
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Shiny Impetus
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
The Sound of Drums
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Renegade Silent
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Academy Manufactor
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Life of the Party
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Displacer Kitten
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Agitator Ant
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Death Kiss
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Geode Rager
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Entity Tracker
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Sly Instigator
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Vislor Turlough
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Auton Soldier
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Martha Jones
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Taunting Kobold
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Havoc Eater
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Mechan Assembler
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Senator Peacock
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Brash Taunter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Essence Flux
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Blur
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Displace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Reins of Power
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wash Away
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Maestros Confluence
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Fast Forward
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Mob Rule
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rise and Shine
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Turtles in Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dream Harvest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Day of Black Sun
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Besmirch
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Time Sieve
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Curse of Opulence
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Psychic Impetus
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Day of the Moon
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Popular Entertainer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Acquired Mutation
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Maximum Carnage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Grave Venerations
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gossip's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Lightning
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Firebender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Koskun Falls
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Public Enemy
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grasp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Misleading Signpost
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Badlands
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Xander's Lounge
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy