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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Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Electric Seaweed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Brain Freeze
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Consultation
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Flusterstorm
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Pact
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Valley Floodcaller
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Hex Parasite
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Miner
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Hostage Taker
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Dredger
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Spellseeker
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Nimble Brigand
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Pact of Negation
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Mental Misstep
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Final Fortune
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Get Out
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Duress
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Back in Town
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Take for a Ride
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Secrets
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Pilfer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Confluence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Molten Collapse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Glasses of Urza
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Spatial Binding
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
At Knifepoint
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Double Down
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Hammerheim
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Swamp
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Island
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Underground Sea
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Starting Town
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Jagged Barrens
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Soured Springs
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-29%synergy