Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Optimized

Background image for How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Nightmare Sower
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Diviner
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Identity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion83 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion54 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion79 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion54 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion54 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion82 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion75 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Hex Parasite
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Mayhem Devil
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Miner
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Eater of the Dead
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Anger
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Abrade
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
-18%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Stitch Together
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Persist
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Duress
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Spatial Binding
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
14%synergy
At Knifepoint
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Dack Fayden
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Hammerheim
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion123 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion116 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion88 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Firdoch Core
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion118 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion115 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion115 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion111 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion95 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion94 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion91 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion89 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion87 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion81 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Volcanic Island
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
-15%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
-15%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
-32%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
-20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Soured Springs
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
-20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
10%synergy