Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Core Crime

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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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Sanar, Innovative First-Year
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion of the Weird
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Village Pillagers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grub, Storied Matriarch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Nimble Brigand
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Laughing Jasper Flint
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Royal Assassin
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Captivating Crew
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Decadent Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mudbutton Cursetosser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Taster of Wares
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brambleback Brute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Charred Graverobber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Blood Hustler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
June, Bounty Hunter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Return the Favor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Siphon Insight
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Run Away Together
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Slick Sequence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Essence Capture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Take the Fall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Metamorphic Blast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wild Unraveling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hypothesizzle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crosis's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Ionize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Refute
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Defabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Repulse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Unsummon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Derailment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Singularity Rupture
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Crashing Wave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Back in Town
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Abzan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Shifting Grift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Collective Defiance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Take for a Ride
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Secrets
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Boomerang Basics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jet's Brainwashing
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Price of Freedom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Temur
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Flood of Tears
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Heist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Pillage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Diresight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mass Mutiny
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Glasses of Urza
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Regalia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Double Down
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
At Knifepoint
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Spatial Binding
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Exchange of Words
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blood Spatter Analysis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Pain for All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chorale of the Void
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunscorched Desert
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Pit of Offerings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Archway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Desert
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Piranha Marsh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Skyline Cascade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dust Bowl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Bandit's Haul
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Bounty Board
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Starting Column
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Soured Springs
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Jagged Barrens
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Demolition Field
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Conduit Pylons
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy