Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Control

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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Emeritus of Woe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
56%inclusion159 decks284 decks
55%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
40%inclusion115 decks284 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion181 decks284 decks
39%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion117 decks284 decks
35%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion122 decks284 decks
34%synergy
Glasses of Urza
31%inclusion88 decks284 decks
30%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
31%inclusion87 decks284 decks
30%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
34%inclusion97 decks284 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion166 decks284 decks
29%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion107 decks284 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
43%inclusion121 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion115 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion113 decks284 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion111 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion107 decks284 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion104 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion99 decks284 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
34%inclusion97 decks284 decks
24%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion97 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion93 decks284 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion97 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion88 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion82 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion82 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion75 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion72 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion67 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion45 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
26%inclusion74 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion73 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion73 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
26%inclusion73 decks284 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
24%inclusion68 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
23%inclusion66 decks284 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion64 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion60 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Hex Parasite
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
18%inclusion51 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
18%inclusion51 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion48 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion47 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
16%inclusion46 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
16%inclusion45 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion43 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
10%synergy
The Lord of Pain
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Nimble Brigand
11%inclusion32 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion31 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion31 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Miner
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Hostage Taker
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Terminate
32%inclusion92 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion92 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion83 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion82 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion68 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion79 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion74 decks284 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion66 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion54 decks243 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion63 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion61 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion60 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion57 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
20%inclusion56 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion54 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion54 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion48 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion47 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion46 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion46 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion46 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion45 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion38 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion31 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion31 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Siphon Insight
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
30%inclusion84 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion83 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion75 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion67 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
-9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion34 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Persist
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Secrets
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Grapeshot
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Back in Town
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
26%inclusion64 decks243 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
20%inclusion57 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion57 decks284 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion48 decks284 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion44 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
-18%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
At Knifepoint
25%inclusion71 decks284 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion67 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Spatial Binding
18%inclusion51 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.3%inclusion25 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.2%inclusion21 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.6%inclusion15 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Double Down
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion129 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion93 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
-15%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion248 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion236 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion171 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion149 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion148 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion128 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion86 decks284 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion73 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion72 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
23%inclusion65 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion56 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Bandit's Haul
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Bounty Board
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion268 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion248 decks284 decks
-5%synergy
Island
87%inclusion248 decks284 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion241 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion170 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
60%inclusion169 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion164 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion164 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion141 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
49%inclusion139 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion136 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion123 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion121 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion119 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion117 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion116 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion115 decks284 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion113 decks284 decks
-14%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion110 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Soured Springs
37%inclusion106 decks284 decks
35%synergy
Eroded Canyon
37%inclusion104 decks284 decks
35%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion102 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
36%inclusion102 decks284 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion95 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion94 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion87 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion83 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion83 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion83 decks284 decks
27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion81 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
28%inclusion79 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion77 decks284 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion72 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion68 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion63 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion66 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion60 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion57 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion59 decks284 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion59 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion56 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion56 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion54 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion54 decks284 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion45 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion44 decks284 decks
-8%synergy