Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Optimized

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
67%inclusion98 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
47%inclusion69 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion69 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion84 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Animate Dead
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion63 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion76 decks146 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion92 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion62 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
58%inclusion85 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion62 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion98 decks146 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion90 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion85 decks146 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Hex Parasite
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Miner
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Eater of the Dead
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
33%inclusion48 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Gut Shot
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Stitch Together
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Duress
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Bauble
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Spatial Binding
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
16%synergy
At Knifepoint
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion52 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Hammerheim
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion142 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion131 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion97 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
66%inclusion96 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion79 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion73 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion48 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion136 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion134 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion133 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion129 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion112 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion110 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion106 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion104 decks146 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion103 decks146 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion94 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion67 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion62 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
-16%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
-30%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Soured Springs
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
-22%synergy
Jagged Barrens
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
4%synergy