Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive 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
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Tainted Pact
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Flusterstorm
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Mental Misstep
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Demonic Consultation
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Brain Freeze
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Force of Negation
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Underworld Breach
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Vampiric Tutor
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Deflecting Swat
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Deadly Rollick
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Pyroblast
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Swan Song
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Gamble
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
92%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
89%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Opposition Agent
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Spellskite
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Gilded Drake
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Hex Parasite
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Mayhem Devil
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Urabrask
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Phantasmal Image
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eater of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Abhorrent Oculus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Clever Impersonator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
70%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Chain of Vapor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Snap
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Ritual
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Fire Covenant
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Snuff Out
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Strix Serenade
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Delay
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Trickbind
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Retraction Helix
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Surgical Extraction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Daze
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Snapback
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Rite of Flame
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Vexing Bauble
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Cursed Totem
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Glasses of Urza
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Defense Grid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Dress Down
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Spatial Binding
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Chakra Meditation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Counterbalance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Steal Enchantment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%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
Curse of Opulence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
City of Traitors
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Hammerheim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
89%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Fellwar Stone
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Mox Amber
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
92%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Mana Confluence
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
61%synergy
City of Brass
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Starting Town
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-81%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Island
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-82%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Mount Doom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-84%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy