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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Koh, the Face Stealer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
At Knifepoint
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Abrade
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Infernal Grasp
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Secrets
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Raven of Fell Omens
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Nimble Brigand
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Blood Hustler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Generous Plunderer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%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
Azure Beastbinder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gelectrode
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Take the Fall
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Slick Sequence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Peek
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ionize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Murder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%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
Withering Torment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%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
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Heartless Act
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Repulse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Memory Lapse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cremate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Sense
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Cycle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Essence Capture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pile On
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Price of Fame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Doom Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Take for a Ride
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Rush of Dread
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shifting Grift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Back in Town
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%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
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-34%synergy
Hell to Pay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Come Back Wrong
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%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
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Wake to Slaughter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Heist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dreadbore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Molten Collapse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%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
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intimidation Campaign
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Aria of Flame
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Double Down
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%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
3%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%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
Dust Bowl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
-19%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
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Bounty Board
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%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
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Soured Springs
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Seething Landscape
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jagged Barrens
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Oscorp Industries
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Conduit Pylons
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy