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
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Flashback
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
88%synergy
Force of Negation
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Mental Misstep
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Tainted Pact
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Imperial Seal
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Consultation
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Brain Freeze
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Deflecting Swat
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
67%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Flusterstorm
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Gamble
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
91%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Underworld Breach
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Hex Parasite
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Gilded Drake
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Spellskite
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mockingbird
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mayhem Devil
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Subtlety
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Clever Impersonator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Pact of Negation
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Chain of Vapor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Snap
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Fire Covenant
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Final Fortune
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Strix Serenade
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Ad Nauseam
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Misdirection
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Delay
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Submerge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Retraction Helix
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Surgical Extraction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Snapback
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mogg Salvage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-33%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Trickbind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Commandeer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Siphon Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Rite of Flame
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Glasses of Urza
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Spatial Binding
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Counterbalance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Steal Enchantment
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Chakra Meditation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Urborg
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Hammerheim
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Mox Diamond
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Fellwar Stone
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Mana Confluence
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
75%synergy
City of Brass
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Undercity Sewers
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-70%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Island
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-70%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-77%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy