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
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Brain Freeze
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Consultation
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swan Song
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Underworld Breach
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Hex Parasite
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Miner
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Blood Artist
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Massacre Girl
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Nimble Brigand
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Stitch Together
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Back in Town
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Furygale Flocking
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Take for a Ride
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Pilfer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Glasses of Urza
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Spatial Binding
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
At Knifepoint
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Double Down
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Counterbalance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Coercive Impetus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Hammerheim
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Haul
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Swamp
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Island
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Badlands
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-29%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Soured Springs
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy