Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion65 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Animate Dead
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Snap
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion75 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion74 decks114 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Hex Parasite
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Spellskite
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Generous Plunderer
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Miner
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Pongify
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
-17%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Ponder
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Duress
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Exhume
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-16%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Spatial Binding
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
18%synergy
At Knifepoint
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Hammerheim
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion111 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion104 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion107 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion104 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion102 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion100 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion84 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion81 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion78 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Island
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
-18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
-34%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Soured Springs
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Jagged Barrens
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
-22%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-4%synergy