Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Optimized Control

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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Flashback
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Animate Dead
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Hex Parasite
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Breach
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Mystical Tutor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Magda, the Hoardmaster
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Generous Plunderer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Vein Ripper
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Brain Freeze
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Thought Scour
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Dismember
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Gut Shot
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Consider
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Stitch Together
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Persist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Duress
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dream Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ringsight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Doomsday
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Flash Photography
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Glasses of Urza
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Spatial Binding
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
At Knifepoint
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Selection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Dack Fayden
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hammerheim
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Urborg
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
39%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Island
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Falls
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy