Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Budget 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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Wild Unraveling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Negate
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
At Knifepoint
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Charm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Red Death, Shipwrecker
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Gelectrode
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Nimble Brigand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Royal Assassin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Blood Hustler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Miner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Willbreaker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hostage Taker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Staticaster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Cultist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Inferno Titan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fireslinger
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Humble Defector
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Izzet Charm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Slick Sequence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Price of Fame
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Siphon Insight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Circular Logic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cast Down
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Annul
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Power Word Kill
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Genius
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Take the Fall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Act
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Doom Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Secrets
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Confluence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Singularity Rupture
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Wave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jet's Brainwashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Price of Freedom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blood Money
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Fell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Persist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flood of Tears
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Excavation Explosion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hostile Takeover
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dreadbore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Epic Downfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Temur
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodthirsty Blade
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Glasses of Urza
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Codex Shredder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gorgon's Head
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The Everflowing Well
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gorgon Flail
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tinybones Joins Up
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spatial Binding
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aria of Flame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fresh Start
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Agna Qel'a
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Pit of Offerings
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Piranha Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Skyline Cascade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Edge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Restless Vents
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Dimir Signet
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Bandit's Haul
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bounty Board
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Honored Heirloom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Jagged Barrens
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Eroded Canyon
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Soured Springs
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Malice
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Theater
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Serpent's Pass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Peak
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Waterfront District
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy