Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Optimized Control

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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
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Animate Dead
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Vandalblast
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Underworld Breach
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Hex Parasite
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Subtlety
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fury
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Eater of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Consultation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Peek
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mogg Salvage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Consign to Memory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Stitch Together
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Heat Shimmer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Glasses of Urza
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Spatial Binding
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Necromancy
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
At Knifepoint
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Hammerheim
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Urborg
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-35%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Oscorp Industries
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy