Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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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Magda, the Hoardmaster
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
At Knifepoint
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Abrade
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Slick Sequence
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Bedevil
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Infernal Grasp
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Take the Fall
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Gisa, the Hellraiser
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Nimble Brigand
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Blood Hustler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Generous Plunderer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gelectrode
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
The Lord of Pain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Terminate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Peek
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Murder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Ionize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Siphon Insight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mental Modulation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Firebending Lesson
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Heartless Act
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Metamorphic Blast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Repulse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Memory Lapse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cremate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fatal Push
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Pile On
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Counterflux
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Secrets
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Take for a Ride
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Back in Town
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Rush of Dread
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Grift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Hell to Pay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Skewer the Critics
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Final Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerous Sight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Duress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blatant Thievery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Codex Shredder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Intimidation Campaign
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Double Down
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Aria of Flame
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rakish Crew
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Court of Locthwain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pit of Offerings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Bandit's Haul
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bounty Board
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-35%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Soured Springs
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Seething Landscape
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jagged Barrens
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Conduit Pylons
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy