Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Budget 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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Echocasting Symposium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Forum Necroscribe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Explosive Derailment
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Blood Hustler
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Seize the Secrets
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
At Knifepoint
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Spell Pierce
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Nimble Brigand
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Forsaken Miner
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Sphinx
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hollow Marauder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Silver Deputy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Portal Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Boneyard Desecrator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Quistis Trepe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zog, Triceraton Castaway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unscrupulous Contractor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Halo Forager
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prickly Pair
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Nezumi Linkbreaker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Lackey
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vault Plunderer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Graywater's Fixer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dalek Drone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Charred Graverobber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Go for the Throat
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Take the Fall
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Outlaws' Fury
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Return the Favor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Murder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mana Leak
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Neutralize the Guards
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Long River's Pull
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Confounding Riddle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Slick Sequence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Crosis's Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Quick Draw
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Siphon Insight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ice Magic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Stab
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Return to the Sewers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Consumed by Greed
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Manhole Missile
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unfortunate Accident
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Syncopate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Phantom Interference
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Act
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Price of Fame
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Countervailing Winds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Highway Robbery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Lively Dirge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Rush of Dread
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Take for a Ride
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dreadbore
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Suplex
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Bot Bashing Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fell
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Act of Treason
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Step Between Worlds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scorching Shot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Epic Downfall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Entrancing Melody
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Systems Override
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Poison the Waters
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Vengeful Possession
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scrabbling Claws
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Millstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Retro-Mutation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Double Down
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Stop Cold
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Discreet Retreat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blood Spatter Analysis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rakish Crew
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Honest Work
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Fresh Start
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Flood the Engine
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Bandit's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Arid Archway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mudflat Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Bandit's Haul
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Sol Ring
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-56%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Sky Diamond
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Honored Heirloom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bounty Board
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Soured Springs
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Eroded Canyon
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Dismal Backwater
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mesa
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Conduit Pylons
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Waterfront District
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Cinder Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy