Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Control

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
55%inclusion138 decks253 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion173 decks253 decks
44%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
39%inclusion99 decks253 decks
38%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
43%inclusion108 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
44%inclusion111 decks253 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion153 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
35%inclusion89 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Snap
39%inclusion98 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion111 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
43%inclusion109 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion101 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion97 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion94 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion91 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion89 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion87 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion85 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
34%inclusion85 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion100 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion92 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion79 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion77 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion61 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion61 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion68 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
26%inclusion66 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
23%inclusion59 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion51 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Hex Parasite
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion37 decks223 decks
13%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion34 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
8%synergy
The Lord of Pain
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion27 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Mayhem Devil
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Nimble Brigand
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Miner
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion75 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion61 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion66 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion65 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion61 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion45 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion51 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion56 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion54 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion30 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.5%inclusion19 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion83 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion74 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion61 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion27 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Persist
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Secrets
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Back in Town
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
27%inclusion53 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Glasses of Urza
26%inclusion67 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion49 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
-13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
-20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion74 decks253 decks
14%synergy
At Knifepoint
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Spatial Binding
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.9%inclusion20 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Double Down
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion112 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion92 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Hammerheim
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion224 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion217 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion166 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion145 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion140 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion123 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion84 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion70 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion68 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion242 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Island
85%inclusion215 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion213 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion205 decks253 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion163 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion159 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion156 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion151 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion140 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion137 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion135 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion120 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion118 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion118 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion110 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion103 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion102 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion100 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion97 decks253 decks
-16%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion91 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion75 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion82 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion81 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Jagged Barrens
32%inclusion81 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Soured Springs
32%inclusion81 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Eroded Canyon
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion79 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion76 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion66 decks253 decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion64 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion63 decks253 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion61 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion60 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion60 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion51 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
22%inclusion48 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
8%synergy