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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Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Turbulent Springs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Deadly Rollick
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Snap
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Pongify
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Jeska's Will
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Urabrask
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Hex Parasite
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Generous Plunderer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%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
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%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
Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Agent of Treachery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Snuff Out
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Pact
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Dissection Practice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Siphon Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pyrokinesis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stock Up
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Singularity Rupture
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Villainous Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%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
Seize the Spoils
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%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
15%synergy
Glasses of Urza
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Furnace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
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
Riverchurn Monument
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spatial Binding
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
At Knifepoint
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%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
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Bandit's Haul
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%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
Underground Sea
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Island
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Mountain
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Eroded Canyon
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Jagged Barrens
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Soured Springs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%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
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-29%synergy