Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Upgraded Crime

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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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Zuko, Firebending Master
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Generous Plunderer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Animate Dead
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Charm
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
At Knifepoint
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, Whispering One
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Blood Cultist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Prodigal Pyromancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Horobi, Death's Wail
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Razorfin Hunter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hex Parasite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hostage Taker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fireslinger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vithian Stinger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Siphon Insight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Avenged
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
You Are Already Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cremate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Abzan
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Exhume
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rise from the Tides
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mass Diminish
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Heist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Secrets
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Villainous Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Unending Whisper
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Winternight Stories
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Glasses of Urza
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gorgon's Head
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gorgon Flail
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Spatial Binding
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rakish Crew
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Fresh Start
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Maze of Ith
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tolaria
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Hammerheim
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pit of Offerings
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Palace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Haul
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Victory Chimes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Jagged Barrens
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Eroded Canyon
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Soured Springs
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy