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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Loki, God of Mischief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Brain Freeze
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Hex Parasite
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Consultation
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Valley Floodcaller
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Miner
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Girl
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Nimble Brigand
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Mental Misstep
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Gut Shot
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-25%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Duress
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Stitch Together
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Back in Town
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Bribery
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Take for a Ride
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Pilfer
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Codex Shredder
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Spatial Binding
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
At Knifepoint
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Double Down
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Counterbalance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Parker Luck
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Coercive Impetus
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Urborg
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Hammerheim
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Island
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Mountain
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Underground Sea
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-30%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Soured Springs
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-27%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy