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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MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Electric Seaweed
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Brain Freeze
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Consultation
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Pact
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Opposition Agent
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Hex Parasite
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Urabrask
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Miner
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Dredger
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Pact of Negation
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Final Fortune
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Covenant
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Delay
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Get Out
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Back in Town
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Bribery
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Secrets
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Dread Return
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Take for a Ride
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Confluence
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Molten Collapse
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Glasses of Urza
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Spatial Binding
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
At Knifepoint
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Double Down
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Hammerheim
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
-24%synergy
Island
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
-24%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
-28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Volcanic Island
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Jagged Barrens
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Soured Springs
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-30%synergy