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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Bender's Waterskin
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Chakra Meditation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sokka, Bold Boomeranger
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brain Freeze
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Consultation
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Flusterstorm
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Pact
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Hex Parasite
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Urabrask
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Miner
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Nimble Brigand
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Hostage Taker
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Dredger
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Mental Misstep
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Pact of Negation
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Get Out
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-31%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Stitch Together
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Back in Town
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Bribery
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fell
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Secrets
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Pilfer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Molten Collapse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Glasses of Urza
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Spatial Binding
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
At Knifepoint
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Powerbalance
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Double Down
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
The Clone Saga
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Urborg
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Hammerheim
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Pit of Offerings
5.5%inclusion3 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
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
-25%synergy
Island
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Mountain
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
-29%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Badlands
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Volcanic Island
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Underground Sea
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Soured Springs
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-35%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-28%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy