The Rani (Commander) - Upgraded Forced Combat

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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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33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Don & Raph, Hard Science
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bothersome Quasit
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
79%synergy
Hot Pursuit
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Academy Manufactor
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
56%synergy
The Sound of Drums
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodthirsty Blade
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Shiny Impetus
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Renegade Silent
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Entity Tracker
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Agitator Ant
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Life of the Party
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Death Kiss
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Sly Instigator
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Martha Jones
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Auton Soldier
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Geode Rager
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Junk Winder
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Havoc Eater
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Vislor Turlough
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Grim Hireling
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Reins of Power
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Essence Flux
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Blur
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Displace
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
This Is How It Ends
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-31%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Delay
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Showdown
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mob Rule
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Maestros Confluence
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Rise and Shine
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Insurrection
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Dream Harvest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Asinine Antics
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Role Reversal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Time Sieve
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Psychic Impetus
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Gossip's Talent
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Public Enemy
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Day of the Moon
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Nowhere to Run
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Maximum Carnage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Popular Entertainer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Acquired Mutation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Oubliette
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Clan Crafter
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
The Black Gate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy