Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Deflecting Swat
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Snap
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Reanimate
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Pongify
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Brain Freeze
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Mental Misstep
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Jeska's Will
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Underworld Breach
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Urabrask
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Hex Parasite
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
The Lord of Pain
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Subtlety
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Pact of Negation
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Chain of Vapor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Entomb
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Grapeshot
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-29%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Singularity Rupture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Merchant Scroll
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Duress
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Molten Collapse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Glasses of Urza
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lost Jitte
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Bombardment
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Spatial Binding
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Mana Crypt
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Bandit's Haul
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
79%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Mountain
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Island
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-29%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Jagged Barrens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-27%synergy
Soured Springs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy