Queen Marchesa (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Control

Alternate Names:

Amunet, Tyrants' EndAmunet, Tyrants' End

Mike Carrozza
May 13, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - You Can't Shut Me Down, I Shut You Down!
On this installment of Am I the Bolas?, what do you do if an opponent's commander shuts off your entire deck?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Teferi's Protection
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Bitterbloom Bearer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Brash Taunter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Tataru Taru
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Archangel of Thune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mari, the Killing Quill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Archon of Coronation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sleeper Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sardian Avenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Windborn Muse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Drana and Linvala
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Selfless Squire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Guide of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ocelot Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aven Interrupter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Arcbond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Deflecting Palm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Comeuppance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fire Covenant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Backlash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Take the Bait
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reverberate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Price of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Saw in Half
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flare of Duplication
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Master Warcraft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Batwing Brume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wedding Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crawlspace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scroll Rack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Viridian Longbow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Court of Ire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dance of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Noble Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Court of Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Court of Ambition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Court of Embereth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Revel in Riches
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Court of Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Field of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thespian's Stage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cursed Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lands
Savai Triome
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Prismatic Vista
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Plateau
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Peak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy