Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - 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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Flashback
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Grave Researcher
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Charm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
71%inclusion150 decks211 decks
70%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
48%inclusion101 decks211 decks
47%synergy
At Knifepoint
44%inclusion92 decks211 decks
43%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
43%inclusion90 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
40%inclusion84 decks211 decks
39%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
33%inclusion70 decks211 decks
33%synergy
Glasses of Urza
33%inclusion70 decks211 decks
33%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
32%inclusion68 decks211 decks
32%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
31%inclusion65 decks211 decks
30%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
34%inclusion71 decks211 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
50%inclusion106 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion96 decks211 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion89 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion87 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion84 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
39%inclusion83 decks211 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion78 decks211 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
36%inclusion77 decks211 decks
28%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion76 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion73 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
-15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
-14%synergy
Notion Thief
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
34%inclusion72 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
30%inclusion63 decks211 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
24%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
28%inclusion59 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Nimble Brigand
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
24%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
24%inclusion50 decks211 decks
23%synergy
Generous Plunderer
23%inclusion48 decks211 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion46 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion45 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
20%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
20%inclusion43 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Blood Hustler
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Miner
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
13%inclusion28 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Sphinx
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion25 decks211 decks
2%synergy
The Lord of Pain
11%inclusion22 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Royal Assassin
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Hostage Taker
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Hex Parasite
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion59 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion59 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Return the Favor
26%inclusion55 decks211 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion54 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion51 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion43 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion41 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion37 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Siphon Insight
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
-23%synergy
Slick Sequence
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
13%inclusion28 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion25 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Derailment
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Take the Fall
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Ionize
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Shock
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion71 decks211 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion64 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
27%inclusion56 decks211 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion51 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion48 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Secrets
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion37 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Rush of Dread
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Take for a Ride
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
-13%synergy
Back in Town
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Grift
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Highway Robbery
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Terminal Agony
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
28%inclusion55 decks194 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Codex Shredder
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion25 decks211 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion25 decks211 decks
-18%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Intimidation Campaign
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
20%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Spatial Binding
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Double Down
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Rakish Crew
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion94 decks211 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion54 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Hammerheim
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Urborg
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
-16%synergy
Tolaria
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion180 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion155 decks211 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion88 decks211 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion72 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion72 decks211 decks
-9%synergy
Bandit's Haul
34%inclusion71 decks211 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion50 decks211 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion47 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Bounty Board
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion28 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
-9%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion204 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion204 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion203 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion187 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion117 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Soured Springs
53%inclusion111 decks211 decks
51%synergy
Eroded Canyon
52%inclusion110 decks211 decks
50%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion110 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
51%inclusion107 decks211 decks
49%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion92 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion86 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
38%inclusion81 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion81 decks211 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion76 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion76 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion75 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion73 decks211 decks
-11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion72 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion68 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion66 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion64 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion60 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion59 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion58 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion58 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion56 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion56 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion55 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion50 decks211 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
18%inclusion38 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
3%synergy