Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Spellslinger

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
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Flashback
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Traumatic Critique
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Charm
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
57%inclusion162 decks284 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion162 decks284 decks
46%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
49%inclusion138 decks284 decks
40%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
39%inclusion111 decks284 decks
38%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
43%inclusion123 decks284 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion134 decks284 decks
37%synergy
Abrade
46%inclusion130 decks284 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion126 decks284 decks
34%synergy
Snap
44%inclusion125 decks284 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
40%inclusion113 decks284 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
55%inclusion155 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
51%inclusion144 decks284 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion136 decks284 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion132 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
44%inclusion125 decks284 decks
29%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion121 decks284 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion117 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion115 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion115 decks284 decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
37%inclusion106 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion84 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion62 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion43 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion101 decks284 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
30%inclusion85 decks284 decks
25%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
29%inclusion83 decks284 decks
29%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion80 decks284 decks
25%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion77 decks284 decks
26%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
27%inclusion77 decks284 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion77 decks284 decks
22%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion75 decks284 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion73 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
25%inclusion71 decks284 decks
24%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
21%inclusion60 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
20%inclusion56 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
20%inclusion56 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
18%inclusion50 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion42 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Nimble Brigand
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
12%inclusion32 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
9%synergy
The Lord of Pain
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Grave Researcher
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Blood Hustler
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Pongify
34%inclusion96 decks284 decks
27%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion94 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion93 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion86 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
30%inclusion86 decks284 decks
24%synergy
Return the Favor
29%inclusion82 decks284 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion80 decks284 decks
-9%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
27%inclusion77 decks284 decks
26%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion75 decks284 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion71 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion70 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion70 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion65 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Slick Sequence
22%inclusion63 decks284 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion60 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion57 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion39 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion46 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Siphon Insight
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Shock
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Peek
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion25 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Ionize
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Take the Fall
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion96 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion94 decks284 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion93 decks284 decks
-11%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion68 decks284 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion48 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion47 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Secrets
16%inclusion45 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion44 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
11%inclusion31 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
-13%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Grift
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Take for a Ride
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Confluence
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Duress
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Back in Town
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Dreadbore
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Molten Collapse
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
24%inclusion67 decks284 decks
23%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
21%inclusion46 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
-16%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
At Knifepoint
29%inclusion81 decks284 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
21%inclusion61 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
-5%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Spatial Binding
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Double Down
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion116 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion96 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion60 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion46 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
-16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion245 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion235 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
49%inclusion139 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion138 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion119 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion99 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion95 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion89 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion89 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Bandit's Haul
22%inclusion62 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Bounty Board
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion269 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion266 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion261 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion258 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion154 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion132 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
46%inclusion131 decks284 decks
44%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion129 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion126 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
44%inclusion126 decks284 decks
-8%synergy
Soured Springs
44%inclusion125 decks284 decks
42%synergy
Jagged Barrens
44%inclusion124 decks284 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion122 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion116 decks284 decks
-5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
41%inclusion116 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion112 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion109 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion99 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion96 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion95 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion93 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion87 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion87 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion85 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion85 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion85 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion80 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion79 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion78 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion70 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion67 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion63 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion62 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion61 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion59 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
18%inclusion51 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion47 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion45 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion43 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion43 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
-4%synergy