The Rani (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Puppet Master, String Puller
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Kang Dynasty
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Viv Vision, Teen Synthezoid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Loki's Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
78%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Hot Pursuit
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Academy Manufactor
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Shiny Impetus
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
50%synergy
The Sound of Drums
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Renegade Silent
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Entity Tracker
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Notion Thief
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
15%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Agitator Ant
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Life of the Party
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Death Kiss
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Martha Jones
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Sly Instigator
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Geode Rager
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Auton Soldier
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Vislor Turlough
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Junk Winder
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Havoc Eater
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Reins of Power
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Essence Flux
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Blur
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
This Is How It Ends
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-30%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Displace
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Fast Forward
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Rise and Shine
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Confluence
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Role Reversal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Dream Harvest
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Time Sieve
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Coercive Impetus
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Psychic Impetus
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Day of the Moon
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Public Enemy
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Gossip's Talent
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Maximum Carnage
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Nowhere to Run
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Popular Entertainer
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Acquired Mutation
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Changing Loyalty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy