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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Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Brain Freeze
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Consultation
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Underworld Breach
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Hex Parasite
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Urabrask
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Miner
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Pyroblast
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Duress
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Back in Town
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Molten Collapse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Furygale Flocking
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Fateful Tempest
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Take for a Ride
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Grinding Station
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
At Knifepoint
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Spatial Binding
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Double Down
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Powerbalance
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Hammerheim
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-23%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-25%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Island
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Mountain
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Volcanic Island
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Underground Sea
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Jagged Barrens
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-29%synergy
Soured Springs
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-29%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy