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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Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Snap
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Brain Freeze
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Pongify
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Underworld Breach
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Force of Will
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Urabrask
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Hex Parasite
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Lord of Pain
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%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
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Subtlety
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Pact
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Vapor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Snuff Out
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Dismember
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Transpose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Singularity Rupture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Duress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Molten Collapse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Glasses of Urza
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lost Jitte
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Spatial Binding
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mistrise Village
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Bandit's Haul
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Mountain
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Island
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Jagged Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Soured Springs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy