Grixis is a color combination in the trading card game Magic: The Gathering, consisting of the colors blue, black, and red. It is known for its focus on control, disruption, and powerful spells. Grixis decks often utilize card draw, counterspells, and removal to manage the game while dealing damage through efficient creatures and spells. In the lore of Magic: The Gathering, Grixis is one of the five shards of the plane Alara. It is characterized by a bleak landscape filled with undead creatures and powerful necromancers. The shard's inhabitants often rely on manipulation and cunning, reflecting the strategic nature of the Grixis color combination in gameplay.