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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thirst for Identity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Animate Dead
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Spellskite
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Hex Parasite
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Miner
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Eater of the Dead
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Anger
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Mayhem Devil
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Persist
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Duress
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Past in Flames
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Exhume
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Spatial Binding
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
At Knifepoint
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Hammerheim
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion117 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion109 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion113 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion110 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion106 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion75 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
-32%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Soured Springs
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-20%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Jagged Barrens
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
6%synergy