Let me look up both the card and the archetype at the same time!
Got both! Now let me pull Quantum Riddler's adoption in Grixis Reanimator specifically.
Now let me check if there's a meaningful performance difference for Grixis Reanimator decks running Quantum Riddler vs those that don't.
Here's the breakdown on Quantum Riddler in Grixis Reanimator:
📊 Adoption Rate (last 60 days)
⚔️ Performance Split
| Entries | Winrate | |
|---|---|---|
| With Riddler | 32 | 51.3% |
| Without Riddler | 112 | 52.3% |
The difference is negligible (~1%), meaning Quantum Riddler isn't providing a measurable performance boost in this archetype — at least at the macro level. It's a fringe include, not a consensus staple.
🃏 Context in the Shell
The core of Grixis Reanimator is extremely locked in — Psychic Frog, Persist, Faithless Looting, Archon of Cruelty, Abhorrent Oculus, and Fatal Push all sit at 100% presence. Quantum Riddler is competing for flex slots alongside Sink into Stupor (43%), Thundering Falls (35%), and Bitter Triumph (15%).
Verdict: Quantum Riddler is a spicy but unproven include in Grixis Reanimator right now. It shows up in about 1-in-5 lists but doesn't meaningfully improve results compared to the field. Worth experimenting with if you like the effect, but not yet a recommended slot.
Sources: Data from 74 tournaments (70% MTGO, 30% Melee) — Modern Challenge 32 (Jun 14) · Modern Challenge 32 (Jun 14) · LHC RCQ (Jun 14)