Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
At Knifepoint
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Nimble Brigand
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Blood Hustler
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Siphon Insight
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Rattleback Apothecary
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Hostage Taker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Forsaken Miner
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Visage Bandit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Captivating Crew
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Prodigal Pyromancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Gelectrode
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Girl
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vulshok Sorcerer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fain, the Broker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Locke Cole
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Cultist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ramses, Assassin Lord
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Doppelganger
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Murder
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Slick Sequence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Essence Capture
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Dead Before Sunrise
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Doom Blade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Act
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Get Out
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Take the Fall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Espers to Magicite
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Consumed by Greed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Neutralize the Guards
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cremate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fires of Victory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cruel Ultimatum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Dread
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Back in Town
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Secrets
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Unexpected Request
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Take for a Ride
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Duress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ringsight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Extract Brain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Codex Shredder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gorgon's Head
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lion Heart
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Thief's Knife
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rakdos Joins Up
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Double Down
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Discreet Retreat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spatial Binding
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Stay Hidden, Stay Silent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Unable to Scream
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Tale of Tamiyo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kitnap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rakish Crew
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Chorale of the Void
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Pit of Offerings
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Kher Keep
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Restless Vents
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Bandit's Haul
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bounty Board
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Jagged Barrens
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Soured Springs
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Eroded Canyon
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Mirage Mesa
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Command Bridge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy