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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MTGStocks
Puppet Master, String Puller
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Loki's Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
83%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Hot Pursuit
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Shiny Impetus
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
62%synergy
The Sound of Drums
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Academy Manufactor
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Renegade Silent
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
57%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Life of the Party
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Agitator Ant
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Entity Tracker
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Death Kiss
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Geode Rager
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Vislor Turlough
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Sly Instigator
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Auton Soldier
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Martha Jones
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Taunting Kobold
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Havoc Eater
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mechan Assembler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Senator Peacock
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-24%synergy
Blur
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Essence Flux
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Displace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wash Away
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Showdown
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Maestros Confluence
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Fast Forward
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Insurrection
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Dream Harvest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Mob Rule
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Rise and Shine
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Turtles in Time
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Besmirch
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Day of Black Sun
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Time Sieve
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
The Ooze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tempting Contract
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Opulence
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Psychic Impetus
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Day of the Moon
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Popular Entertainer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Acquired Mutation
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Coercive Impetus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Maximum Carnage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Gossip's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Lightning
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Collective Restraint
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Clan Crafter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Koskun Falls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Public Enemy
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grasp
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Misleading Signpost
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Badlands
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Training Center
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy