Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive 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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Bender's Waterskin
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Animate Dead
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Spellskite
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Urabrask
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hex Parasite
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Generous Plunderer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Oliphaunt
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Lord of Pain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Fell the Profane
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Snap
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wash Away
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Peek
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mission Briefing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Singularity Rupture
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Villainous Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Insurrection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Secrets
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Codex Shredder
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Glasses of Urza
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
At Knifepoint
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Spatial Binding
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fated Firepower
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ral Zarek
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Hammerheim
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flamekin Village
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Restless Reef
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Sauron
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Blood Crypt
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Undercity Sewers
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Soured Springs
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Jagged Barrens
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy