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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Exhibition Tidecaller
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Animate Dead
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Hex Parasite
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Snap
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Generous Plunderer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Vein Ripper
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Snuff Out
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Reality Shift
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Brain Freeze
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Gut Shot
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Peek
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Stitch Together
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Persist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Duress
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dream Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Heat Shimmer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ringsight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flash Photography
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Glasses of Urza
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Spatial Binding
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
At Knifepoint
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Unnatural Selection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dack Fayden
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Hammerheim
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urborg
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Blood Crypt
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Volcanic Island
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-35%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy