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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Vibrant Outburst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Retro-Mutation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zog, Triceraton Castaway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Rakdos Charm
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Nimble Brigand
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
At Knifepoint
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Rattleback Apothecary
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Royal Assassin
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blood Hustler
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Miner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Sphinx
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Wurm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Captivating Crew
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Decadent Dragon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Graywater's Fixer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Charred Graverobber
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Lord of Pain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Go for the Throat
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Siphon Insight
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Run Away Together
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Slick Sequence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%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
Demand Answers
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Crosis's Charm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Essence Capture
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%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
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Metamorphic Blast
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Big Score
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%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
Prismari Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Return to the Sewers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swift Demise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Manhole Missile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Singularity Rupture
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Dread Return
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Back in Town
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%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
Rush of Dread
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Secrets
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Highway Robbery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Crashing Wave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Collective Defiance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dreadbore
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bot Bashing Time
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Temur
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Persist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Flood of Tears
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Insurrection
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
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
Jailbreak Scheme
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Glasses of Urza
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%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
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-18%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
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Everflowing Well
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
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Spatial Binding
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Double Down
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Shiny Impetus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blood Spatter Analysis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%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
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%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
Professor Onyx
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Pit of Offerings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Hammerheim
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%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
Scavenger Grounds
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Piranha Marsh
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Desert
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Skyline Cascade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Dust Bowl
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Bandit's Haul
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Bounty Board
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Honored Heirloom
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Soured Springs
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Jagged Barrens
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0%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
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Theater
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%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