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
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Traumatic Critique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Gut Shot
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Brain Freeze
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Flare of Duplication
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Vile Entomber
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Combat Celebrant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Dredger
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Priest of Gix
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%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
9%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
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%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
Ardent Elementalist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Teachings
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Downfall
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion2 decks10 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
-2%synergy
Refute
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Confounding Riddle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Get Out
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Neutralize the Guards
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%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
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Duress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Zombify
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Pilfer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%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
Wail of the Forgotten
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%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
Dread Return
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ringsight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Involuntary Employment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%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
Grinding Station
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Glasses of Urza
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-15%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
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Powerbalance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fated Firepower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Spatial Binding
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%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
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%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
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pit of Offerings
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Temple
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hammerheim
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%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
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%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
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Firdoch Core
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%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
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%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
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Watery Grave
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%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
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%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
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Soured Springs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Jagged Barrens
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy