Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Control

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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The Dawning Archaic
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Grave Researcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Traumatic Critique
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Flashback
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Vandalblast
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Boggart Trawler
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Generous Plunderer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marang River Regent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dross Golem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Deepwood Legate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kyren Legate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Horobi, Death's Wail
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Crookshank Kobolds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Kobolds of Kher Keep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Return the Favor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Bitter Triumph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Transpose
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fire Covenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mogg Salvage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Gush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Take the Fall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Stern Dismissal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pile On
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Confounding Riddle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tidal Bore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Crash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thwart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Daze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Turnabout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spy Network
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stern Lesson
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Sundering Eruption
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Singularity Rupture
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Villainous Wrath
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Rush of Dread
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Stitch Together
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Abzan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shenanigans
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Heist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Time Spiral
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Secrets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtseize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Bauble
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Codex Shredder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scale of Chiss-Goria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wand of Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glasses of Urza
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Tooth of Chiss-Goria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Amphibian Downpour
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
At Knifepoint
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spatial Binding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Urborg
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Whispers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tolaria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hammerheim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Paradise Mantle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Bandit's Haul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mox Tantalite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Undercity Sewers
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Boggart Trawler
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-41%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Jagged Barrens
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Soured Springs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-36%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy