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%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Flashback
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Force of Negation
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Tainted Pact
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Mental Misstep
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Demonic Consultation
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Brain Freeze
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Mystic Remora
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Imperial Seal
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Flusterstorm
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Deadly Rollick
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Reanimate
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
58%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Pyroblast
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
73%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
Thassa's Oracle
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Underworld Breach
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Opposition Agent
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Hex Parasite
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Spellskite
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Gilded Drake
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Clever Impersonator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Pact of Negation
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Chain of Vapor
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Snuff Out
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Fire Covenant
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Final Fortune
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Misdirection
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Delay
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Submerge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Surgical Extraction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Snapback
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mogg Salvage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%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
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Rite of Flame
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%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
46%synergy
Glasses of Urza
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Vexing Bauble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Defense Grid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%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
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
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Counterbalance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Steal Enchantment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Chakra Meditation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%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
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%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
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Urborg
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Hammerheim
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Fellwar Stone
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Mox Opal
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mana Crypt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-26%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
Watery Grave
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
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
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
73%synergy
City of Brass
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Starting Town
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Swamp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-74%synergy
Island
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-75%synergy
Mountain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-77%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%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
Mount Doom
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%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
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy