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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shellshock
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion68 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
66%inclusion93 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
60%inclusion85 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion57 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion88 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Spellskite
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Hex Parasite
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Urabrask
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Miner
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Eater of the Dead
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Abrade
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Gut Shot
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
-16%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Stitch Together
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Persist
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Duress
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Spatial Binding
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
15%synergy
At Knifepoint
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Hammerheim
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion137 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion127 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion97 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion96 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion131 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion124 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion108 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion106 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion100 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion99 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion77 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Island
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
-16%synergy
Badlands
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
-16%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
-30%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
-20%synergy
Soured Springs
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
-20%synergy
Jagged Barrens
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
9%synergy