Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Core Reanimator

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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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Ozai, the Phoenix King
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisa, the Hellraiser
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Victimize
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Necromancy
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Glasses of Urza
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Stitch Together
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Notion Thief
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Generous Plunderer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The Lord of Pain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Meteor Golem
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Nimble Brigand
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Wurm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Magmatic Force
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blood Hustler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Likeness Looter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Superior Spider-Man
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Inferno Titan
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Shoot the Sheriff
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Bedevil
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Take the Fall
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Slick Sequence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Unwind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Suspended Sentence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phantom Interference
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Repulse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Siphon Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Live or Die
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Ionize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Darkblast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pile On
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Persist
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Living Death
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Dread Return
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Will of the Abzan
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Singularity Rupture
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Back in Town
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Incarnation Technique
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Take for a Ride
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Highway Robbery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Restart Sequence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Flood of Tears
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Molten Collapse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hell to Pay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Secrets
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Confluence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodthirsty Blade
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Codex Shredder
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
At Knifepoint
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Spatial Binding
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rakish Crew
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Double Down
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sneak Attack
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Hot Pursuit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Discreet Retreat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Pit of Offerings
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arid Archway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Black Gate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Piranha Marsh
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hammerheim
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Palace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Desert
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Skyline Cascade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urborg
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Victory Chimes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bounty Board
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Honored Heirloom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Soured Springs
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy