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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
4.2%inclusion3 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.1%inclusion3 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
54%inclusion137 decks252 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion173 decks252 decks
45%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
40%inclusion100 decks252 decks
39%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
43%inclusion108 decks252 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
44%inclusion110 decks252 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion153 decks252 decks
32%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
36%inclusion90 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion97 decks252 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion110 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Glasses of Urza
27%inclusion68 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
43%inclusion108 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion102 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion94 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion93 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion90 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion87 decks252 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion87 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion86 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
34%inclusion85 decks252 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion85 decks252 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion98 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion90 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion85 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion84 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion78 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion76 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion69 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion53 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion73 decks252 decks
23%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
27%inclusion68 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion67 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
23%inclusion59 decks252 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion58 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
22%inclusion56 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion53 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion51 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion50 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Hex Parasite
19%inclusion48 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Generous Plunderer
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
8%synergy
The Lord of Pain
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Nimble Brigand
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion75 decks226 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion80 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion61 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion73 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion65 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion62 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion46 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion51 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion56 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion54 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion49 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion49 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
19%inclusion48 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion45 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion45 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion44 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion44 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion36 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion83 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion72 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion62 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion60 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Secrets
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Bribery
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Back in Town
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
26%inclusion52 decks198 decks
26%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion50 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
19%inclusion48 decks252 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion48 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
-13%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
-20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion73 decks252 decks
13%synergy
At Knifepoint
22%inclusion56 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Spatial Binding
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.0%inclusion20 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Double Down
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion112 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion91 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion55 decks252 decks
-14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion224 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion217 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion165 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion143 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion140 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion124 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion84 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion68 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion56 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion50 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Haul
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion241 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Island
85%inclusion214 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion212 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion204 decks252 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion162 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion157 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion152 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion150 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion139 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion136 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion133 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion119 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion117 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion117 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion109 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion102 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion101 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion98 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion96 decks252 decks
-16%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion92 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion84 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion75 decks226 decks
24%synergy
Jagged Barrens
33%inclusion82 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Soured Springs
33%inclusion82 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Eroded Canyon
32%inclusion81 decks252 decks
30%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
32%inclusion81 decks252 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion80 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion75 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion75 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion64 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion63 decks252 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion63 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion62 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion60 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion58 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion58 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion58 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion51 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion56 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion50 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
10%synergy