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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Fire Lord Azula
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
At Knifepoint
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Nimble Brigand
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Siphon Insight
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Blood Hustler
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Hostage Taker
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Captivating Crew
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Locke Cole
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Prodigal Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Gelectrode
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Miner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Visage Bandit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Royal Assassin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Blood Cultist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Staticaster
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fain, the Broker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Massacre Girl
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vulshok Sorcerer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Slick Sequence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Murder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Essence Capture
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Scour
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dead Before Sunrise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Heartless Act
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Repulse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Into the Roil
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cremate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Take the Fall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Peek
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Get Out
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Espers to Magicite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Lively Dirge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Secrets
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Back in Town
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Zombify
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Request
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Take for a Ride
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Duress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Come Back Wrong
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Trial of Agony
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ringsight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Money
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Codex Shredder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Glasses of Urza
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Gorgon's Head
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rakdos Joins Up
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Nowhere to Run
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Double Down
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Honest Work
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Discreet Retreat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unable to Scream
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rakish Crew
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Stay Hidden, Stay Silent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Spatial Binding
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Tale of Tamiyo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kitnap
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Public Enemy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chorale of the Void
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Pit of Offerings
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Vents
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Bandit's Haul
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Bounty Board
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Soured Springs
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Jagged Barrens
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Eroded Canyon
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Seething Landscape
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Oscorp Industries
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mesa
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Command Bridge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy