Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive 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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Exhibition Tidecaller
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Flow State
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Deadly Rollick
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Snap
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Pongify
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Brain Freeze
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Underworld Breach
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Hex Parasite
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Generous Plunderer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Pact of Negation
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Pact
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Siphon Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Stock Up
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Singularity Rupture
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Villainous Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Duress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Glasses of Urza
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Furnace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spatial Binding
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Urborg
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hammerheim
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Mountain
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Island
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Raucous Theater
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Falls
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Mount Doom
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Jagged Barrens
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-30%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy