Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Upgraded Crime

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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Loki, God of Mischief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Divergent Equation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Abstract Performance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Animate Dead
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Generous Plunderer
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
At Knifepoint
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Glasses of Urza
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Lord of Pain
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Royal Assassin
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Hex Parasite
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Hostage Taker
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Garland, Royal Kidnapper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Horobi, Death's Wail
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Terminate
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Siphon Insight
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Covenant
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-28%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
V.A.T.S.
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Stitch Together
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Abzan
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Secrets
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Dream Harvest
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Heist
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Duress
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Rise from the Tides
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wash Out
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mob Rule
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Trespass
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mass Mutiny
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Codex Shredder
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Distorting Lens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Spatial Binding
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Changing Loyalty
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Double Down
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Rakish Crew
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Captive Audience
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Noggle the Mind
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Urborg
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Hammerheim
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Pit of Offerings
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dust Bowl
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Bandit's Haul
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Victory Chimes
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Bounty Board
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jagged Barrens
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Soured Springs
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Seething Landscape
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy