Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive Control

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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Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Flow State
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
Tainted Pact
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Force of Negation
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Demonic Consultation
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Brain Freeze
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Mental Misstep
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Imperial Seal
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Flusterstorm
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Deadly Rollick
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
64%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Pyroblast
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Force of Will
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Underworld Breach
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Opposition Agent
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Hex Parasite
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Spellskite
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Gilded Drake
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mockingbird
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Phantasmal Image
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Clever Impersonator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Snap
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Chain of Vapor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Ritual
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Snuff Out
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Fire Covenant
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Final Fortune
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Misdirection
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Submerge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Delay
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Retraction Helix
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Snapback
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Commandeer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Surgical Extraction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-33%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mogg Salvage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Trickbind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Scour
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Rite of Flame
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Glasses of Urza
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Vexing Bauble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Spatial Binding
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Counterbalance
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Steal Enchantment
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Chakra Meditation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dress Down
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Urborg
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Hammerheim
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Mox Opal
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Mox Amber
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Misty Rainforest
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Mana Confluence
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
77%synergy
City of Brass
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Starting Town
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Undercity Sewers
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Swamp
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-73%synergy
Island
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-74%synergy
Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-76%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Mount Doom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy