Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Upgraded Reanimator

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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
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Day of Black Sun
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
70%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
68%synergy
Reanimate
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Animate Dead
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Victimize
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Stitch Together
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Glasses of Urza
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Terminate
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, Whispering One
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Generous Plunderer
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Spellskite
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Anger
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Oliphaunt
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Hex Parasite
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
The Lord of Pain
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Withering Torment
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Bitter Triumph
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Hagra Mauling
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Drown in the Loch
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Slick Sequence
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Siphon Insight
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Peek
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Gut Shot
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Dread Return
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Living Death
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Exhume
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Will of the Abzan
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Persist
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Restart Sequence
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Take for a Ride
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Winternight Stories
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mists of Lórien
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Role Reversal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
From the Catacombs
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Back in Town
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Secrets
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Molten Collapse
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Codex Shredder
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Persistence
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Necromancy
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Spatial Binding
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
23%synergy
At Knifepoint
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Reunion
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Double Down
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Hammerheim
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Urborg
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-25%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Palace
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Pit of Offerings
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Detection Tower
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Restless Reef
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Bandit's Haul
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-21%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Victory Chimes
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-24%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-26%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Jagged Barrens
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Eroded Canyon
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Soured Springs
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-20%synergy
Hagra Mauling
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy