Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Midrange

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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Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Brain Freeze
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Hex Parasite
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Consultation
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Valley Floodcaller
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Miner
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Girl
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Nimble Brigand
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-25%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Back in Town
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Furygale Flocking
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Take for a Ride
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Pilfer
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Spatial Binding
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
At Knifepoint
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Double Down
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Counterbalance
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Coercive Impetus
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Urborg
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Hammerheim
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-20%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Island
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Mountain
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
-22%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Island
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Underground Sea
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-30%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Soured Springs
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
5%synergy