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
Redirect Lightning
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Glasses of Urza
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Hex Parasite
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Generous Plunderer
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Miner
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Mayhem Devil
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
-17%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Duress
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Spatial Binding
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
At Knifepoint
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Urborg
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Hammerheim
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion109 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion102 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion102 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion100 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion82 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
-18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-33%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-22%synergy
Soured Springs
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Jagged Barrens
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-21%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy