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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Fantastic Elasticity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Charm
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
57%inclusion153 decks268 decks
56%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
41%inclusion110 decks268 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion172 decks268 decks
39%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion109 decks268 decks
35%synergy
Glasses of Urza
33%inclusion89 decks268 decks
33%synergy
Animate Dead
41%inclusion110 decks268 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion161 decks268 decks
29%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion103 decks268 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
32%inclusion87 decks268 decks
28%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
28%inclusion75 decks268 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
42%inclusion112 decks268 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion108 decks268 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion106 decks268 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
39%inclusion105 decks268 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion102 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion95 decks268 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion93 decks268 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion85 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion84 decks268 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion83 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion87 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion80 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion77 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion70 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion68 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion59 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion57 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion53 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion51 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion41 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
28%inclusion74 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion72 decks268 decks
16%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
26%inclusion69 decks268 decks
17%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
24%inclusion64 decks268 decks
23%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
23%inclusion62 decks268 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion60 decks268 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
22%inclusion59 decks268 decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion59 decks268 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion54 decks268 decks
18%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
19%inclusion52 decks268 decks
18%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
18%inclusion48 decks268 decks
17%synergy
Hex Parasite
18%inclusion47 decks268 decks
17%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion45 decks268 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
16%inclusion44 decks268 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion43 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion42 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion41 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion40 decks268 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion37 decks268 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion36 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
13%synergy
The Lord of Pain
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
13%inclusion34 decks268 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion33 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion33 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
12%inclusion32 decks268 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion31 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion31 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
11%inclusion30 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion29 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
11%inclusion29 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
10%inclusion28 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Nimble Brigand
10%inclusion27 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
10%inclusion27 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion27 decks268 decks
-1%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
10%inclusion26 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion26 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
9.3%inclusion25 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Mayhem Devil
8.6%inclusion23 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.6%inclusion23 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Blood Artist
8.2%inclusion22 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
8.2%inclusion22 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Miner
8.2%inclusion22 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Hostage Taker
7.8%inclusion21 decks268 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion91 decks268 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion83 decks268 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion79 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion71 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion75 decks268 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion74 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion73 decks268 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion68 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion65 decks268 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion60 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
22%inclusion58 decks268 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion55 decks268 decks
17%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
19%inclusion51 decks268 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion49 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion49 decks268 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion48 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion47 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion45 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion45 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion44 decks268 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion41 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion40 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion40 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion39 decks268 decks
-3%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion38 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion38 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion37 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion36 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion36 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion35 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion34 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion34 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion34 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion33 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion30 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion30 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion30 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion29 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion29 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion29 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion28 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion27 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion26 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Siphon Insight
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
-0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.6%inclusion23 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
30%inclusion80 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion73 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion67 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion59 decks268 decks
13%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion46 decks268 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion39 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion38 decks268 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion35 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion32 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion29 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion28 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion26 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Persist
9.3%inclusion25 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
9.3%inclusion25 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
9.3%inclusion25 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.8%inclusion21 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.1%inclusion19 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
7.1%inclusion19 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
7.1%inclusion19 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion19 decks268 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Secrets
7.1%inclusion19 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.7%inclusion18 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Back in Town
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion16 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion15 decks268 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.6%inclusion15 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion14 decks268 decks
-3%synergy
Insurrection
5.2%inclusion14 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
5.2%inclusion14 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
26%inclusion67 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Codex Shredder
21%inclusion57 decks268 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
20%inclusion54 decks268 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
16%inclusion44 decks268 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion44 decks268 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion40 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
14%inclusion37 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
11%inclusion30 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion28 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
8.6%inclusion23 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.8%inclusion21 decks268 decks
-19%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.5%inclusion20 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.7%inclusion18 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.2%inclusion14 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
At Knifepoint
25%inclusion67 decks268 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion59 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
20%inclusion53 decks268 decks
17%synergy
Spatial Binding
19%inclusion50 decks268 decks
18%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
15%inclusion41 decks268 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion31 decks268 decks
-3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion27 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion27 decks268 decks
-2%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
9.3%inclusion25 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
8.6%inclusion23 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.8%inclusion21 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion19 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.6%inclusion15 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
7.8%inclusion21 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.0%inclusion16 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion127 decks268 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion89 decks268 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion51 decks268 decks
-16%synergy
Urborg
15%inclusion40 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion38 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion37 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Hammerheim
14%inclusion37 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion33 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion32 decks268 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion26 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.6%inclusion23 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-0%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.5%inclusion20 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion20 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.1%inclusion19 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
-16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.0%inclusion16 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion229 decks268 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion214 decks268 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion157 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion139 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion135 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion120 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion76 decks268 decks
-6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion43 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion65 decks268 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion65 decks268 decks
-8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
24%inclusion64 decks268 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion50 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion39 decks268 decks
-7%synergy
Bandit's Haul
14%inclusion38 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion36 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion33 decks268 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion32 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion30 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion29 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion26 decks268 decks
-3%synergy
Bounty Board
9.3%inclusion25 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion25 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.8%inclusion21 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion254 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion237 decks268 decks
-4%synergy
Island
88%inclusion237 decks268 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion226 decks268 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion164 decks268 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
60%inclusion162 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion159 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion150 decks268 decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion132 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
49%inclusion131 decks268 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion127 decks268 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion125 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion112 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
41%inclusion110 decks268 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion107 decks268 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion105 decks268 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion104 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion104 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion101 decks268 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion98 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Soured Springs
36%inclusion96 decks268 decks
34%synergy
Eroded Canyon
35%inclusion95 decks268 decks
34%synergy
Jagged Barrens
34%inclusion91 decks268 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion91 decks268 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion89 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion84 decks268 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
31%inclusion83 decks268 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion82 decks268 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion82 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion82 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion80 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion76 decks268 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion70 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion69 decks268 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion68 decks268 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion65 decks268 decks
16%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion61 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion55 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion54 decks268 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion54 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion53 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion53 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion52 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion51 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion49 decks268 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion49 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion47 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion46 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion42 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
6%synergy