Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive 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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Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
Tainted Pact
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Force of Negation
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Mental Misstep
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Imperial Seal
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Demonic Consultation
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Brain Freeze
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Deadly Rollick
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Flusterstorm
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
70%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Pyroblast
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Force of Will
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Underworld Breach
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Opposition Agent
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Hex Parasite
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Spellskite
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Gilded Drake
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Displacer Kitten
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mockingbird
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Clever Impersonator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Pact of Negation
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Chain of Vapor
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Snap
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Snuff Out
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Ritual
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Fire Covenant
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Final Fortune
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Delay
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Submerge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Retraction Helix
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Surgical Extraction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Snapback
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mogg Salvage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Trickbind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Intuition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Gamble
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Rite of Flame
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Glasses of Urza
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Vexing Bauble
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lantern of Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Spatial Binding
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Counterbalance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Steal Enchantment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Chakra Meditation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Urborg
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Hammerheim
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Mox Amber
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Mana Confluence
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
75%synergy
City of Brass
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Starting Town
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Undercity Sewers
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Swamp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-71%synergy
Island
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-71%synergy
Mountain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-73%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy