Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flow State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Gut Shot
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Brain Freeze
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Vile Entomber
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Combat Celebrant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Dredger
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Priest of Gix
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hex Parasite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Norman Osborn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Green Goblin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Morbius the Living Vampire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Duplication
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Teachings
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Drown in the Loch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Refute
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Confounding Riddle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Get Out
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Neutralize the Guards
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ice Out
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Sear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Duress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Pilfer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Zombify
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Singularity Rupture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flash Photography
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Electroduplicate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Heat Shimmer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ringsight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Involuntary Employment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Glasses of Urza
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Furnace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Powerbalance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fated Firepower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Spatial Binding
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
At Knifepoint
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pit of Offerings
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Temple
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hammerheim
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Firdoch Core
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Soured Springs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-34%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy