Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Control

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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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Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
51%inclusion124 decks242 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion166 decks242 decks
45%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
38%inclusion92 decks242 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
42%inclusion101 decks242 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
42%inclusion101 decks242 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion146 decks242 decks
33%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
35%inclusion85 decks242 decks
31%synergy
Snap
39%inclusion94 decks242 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion105 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
42%inclusion102 decks242 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion97 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion91 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion90 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion87 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion82 decks242 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion82 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion81 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion80 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion79 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion97 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion88 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion84 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion84 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion75 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion73 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion70 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion64 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion51 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion70 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
26%inclusion63 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
23%inclusion56 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion53 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
22%inclusion53 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion49 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Hex Parasite
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Urabrask
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
7%synergy
The Lord of Pain
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Nimble Brigand
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion78 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion57 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion72 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion68 decks242 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion61 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion56 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
22%inclusion53 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion49 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion46 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion43 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion78 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion69 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion58 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion56 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Secrets
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Back in Town
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
-3%synergy
Insurrection
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
24%inclusion59 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion47 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
19%inclusion47 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
-13%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
-2%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
-20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion69 decks242 decks
13%synergy
At Knifepoint
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Spatial Binding
17%inclusion41 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
-3%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Double Down
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion106 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion85 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
-13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Hammerheim
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion214 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion208 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion159 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion138 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion132 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion114 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion82 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion68 decks242 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion67 decks242 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion61 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
21%inclusion51 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
-8%synergy
Bandit's Haul
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion230 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Island
85%inclusion205 decks242 decks
-8%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion202 decks242 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion197 decks242 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion154 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion151 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion146 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion144 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion133 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion132 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion128 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion115 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion113 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion113 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion103 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion100 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion99 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion95 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion91 decks242 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion90 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion80 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Soured Springs
33%inclusion79 decks242 decks
31%synergy
Jagged Barrens
32%inclusion77 decks242 decks
30%synergy
Eroded Canyon
32%inclusion77 decks242 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion77 decks242 decks
-9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
32%inclusion77 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion75 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion72 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion72 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion64 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion64 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion64 decks242 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion59 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion58 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
10%synergy