Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Blazing Firesinger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
48%synergy
At Knifepoint
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Blood Hustler
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Nimble Brigand
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Rattleback Apothecary
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Miner
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Hostage Taker
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Sphinx
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Captivating Crew
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Generous Plunderer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Prodigal Pyromancer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Massacre Girl
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Gelectrode
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Anger
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Visage Bandit
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Vaan, Street Thief
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Locke Cole
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Electric Seaweed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Blood Cultist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Hollow Marauder
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fain, the Broker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Murder
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Siphon Insight
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Slick Sequence
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Thought Scour
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Essence Capture
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Act
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Take the Fall
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-28%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Doom Blade
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Opt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Peek
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dead Before Sunrise
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Shock
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Eject
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Stern Scolding
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Repulse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Lively Dirge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-26%synergy
Rush of Dread
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Zombify
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Secrets
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Take for a Ride
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Back in Town
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Persist
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Grift
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Request
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Trespass
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Confluence
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Decode Transmissions
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Codex Shredder
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Enchantments
Tinybones Joins Up
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Double Down
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Spatial Binding
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Rakish Crew
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Man No More
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Discreet Retreat
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Stay Hidden, Stay Silent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Noggle the Mind
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Pit of Offerings
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Restless Vents
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Bandit's Haul
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Bounty Board
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Soured Springs
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Eroded Canyon
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Seething Landscape
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Oscorp Industries
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mesa
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Command Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Murky Sewer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy