Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Midrange

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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Chakra Meditation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sokka, Bold Boomeranger
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brain Freeze
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Consultation
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Pact
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Flusterstorm
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Seal
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Underworld Breach
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Hex Parasite
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Mayhem Devil
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Phantasmal Image
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Miner
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Dredger
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Nimble Brigand
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Blood Hustler
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Mental Misstep
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Dismember
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Sense
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Delay
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Gut Shot
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Get Out
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-32%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Back in Town
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Fell
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Secrets
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Pilfer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Molten Collapse
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Glasses of Urza
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Codex Shredder
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Grinding Station
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Spatial Binding
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
At Knifepoint
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Powerbalance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Double Down
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The Clone Saga
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Parker Luck
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Hammerheim
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Pit of Offerings
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Mox Diamond
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-26%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-26%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
-27%synergy
Island
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
-27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Mountain
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
-32%synergy
Badlands
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Underground Sea
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Undercity Sewers
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Jagged Barrens
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Soured Springs
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-36%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy