Queen Marchesa (Commander) - Expensive Monarch

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
Puppet Master, String Puller
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Queen Mother Ramonda
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
The Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Loki's Scepter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Construct a Cosmic Cube
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Court of Grace
65%inclusion144 decks220 decks
62%synergy
Court of Ambition
60%inclusion131 decks220 decks
57%synergy
Ghostly Prison
65%inclusion142 decks220 decks
57%synergy
Court of Ire
53%inclusion117 decks220 decks
51%synergy
Inkshield
58%inclusion128 decks220 decks
50%synergy
Archon of Coronation
51%inclusion113 decks220 decks
49%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
55%inclusion120 decks220 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Palm
55%inclusion120 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
50%inclusion111 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Court of Embereth
50%inclusion110 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion168 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion140 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion132 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion129 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
52%inclusion115 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
52%inclusion114 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
49%inclusion108 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Windborn Muse
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Court of Locthwain
47%inclusion104 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
46%inclusion102 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion132 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion115 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Champions of Minas Tirith
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Skyline Despot
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
41%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
37%inclusion82 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Royal Assassin
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Custodi Lich
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Protector of the Crown
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Brash Taunter
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Palace Jailer
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Squire
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Garrulous Sycophant
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
11%synergy
The Lord of Pain
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
General's Enforcer
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Throne Warden
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Starscream, Power Hungry
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
-0%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Termination Facilitator
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
46%inclusion101 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion98 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Take the Bait
35%inclusion78 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Crackling Doom
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Comeuppance
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Delirium
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Batwing Brume
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Backlash
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Arcbond
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Erode
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-0%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-18%synergy
Reprieve
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Disrupt Decorum
45%inclusion100 decks220 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Council's Judgment
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
-0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Feast of Succession
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Mob Rule
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
-17%synergy
Wedding Ring
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Crawlspace
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Sunforger
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Norn's Annex
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Crown of Gondor
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-24%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Ardenvale
45%inclusion100 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
42%inclusion93 decks220 decks
40%synergy
No Mercy
34%inclusion75 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Opulence
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Assemble the Legion
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Grave Venerations
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
0%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Delaying Shield
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Solemnity
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Changing Loyalty
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Coercive Impetus
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Oath of Eorl
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
40%inclusion88 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Throne of the High City
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Kor Haven
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion201 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion200 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion134 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion128 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion122 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion98 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion81 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
21%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion209 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion205 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion199 decks220 decks
78%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion198 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
90%inclusion197 decks220 decks
77%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion196 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion192 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Badlands
87%inclusion191 decks220 decks
75%synergy
Sacred Foundry
84%inclusion185 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion182 decks220 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion179 decks220 decks
50%synergy
Savai Triome
81%inclusion178 decks220 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
80%inclusion177 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
80%inclusion176 decks220 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion157 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion154 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Vault of Champions
70%inclusion153 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion79 decks220 decks
-17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
-19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
-23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
-20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
-19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
-18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
-24%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
-23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
-14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
-8%synergy