Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Core Crime

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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Prismari Charm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
At Knifepoint
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Nimble Brigand
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Glasses of Urza
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Rattleback Apothecary
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Royal Assassin
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blood Hustler
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Generous Plunderer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Sprite
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Captivating Crew
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Sphinx
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Graywater's Fixer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Massacre Wurm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Havengul Lich
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Decadent Dragon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Termination Facilitator
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Charred Graverobber
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Return the Favor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Go for the Throat
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Siphon Insight
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Slick Sequence
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Crosis's Charm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Essence Capture
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Take the Fall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Refute
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Defabricate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Metamorphic Blast
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Hypothesizzle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Cauldron Dance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Return to the Sewers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Manhole Missile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Overkill
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ionize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Phantom Interference
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Singularity Rupture
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Back in Town
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Take for a Ride
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Dread
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Highway Robbery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Secrets
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Aberrant Return
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Crashing Wave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Collective Defiance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Epic Downfall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bot Bashing Time
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Temur
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Flood of Tears
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Heist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Pillage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Diresight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mass Mutiny
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Codex Shredder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
The Regalia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Everflowing Well
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tinybones Joins Up
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Spatial Binding
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Double Down
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Retro-Mutation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Coercive Impetus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blood Spatter Analysis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Stab Wound
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Public Enemy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Mischief
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Pit of Offerings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Hammerheim
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Arid Archway
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Piranha Marsh
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Desert
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Skyline Cascade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Urborg
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Drownyard Temple
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dust Bowl
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Bandit's Haul
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Bounty Board
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Honored Heirloom
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Soured Springs
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Jagged Barrens
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Maestros Theater
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Watery Grave
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy