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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Oscorp Industries
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Spider-Sense
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
51%inclusion114 decks225 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion153 decks225 decks
44%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
38%inclusion86 decks225 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion93 decks225 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion134 decks225 decks
33%synergy
Snap
39%inclusion88 decks225 decks
33%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
32%synergy
Animate Dead
41%inclusion92 decks225 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion99 decks225 decks
29%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion91 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion84 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion83 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion82 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion77 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion75 decks225 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion54 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion93 decks225 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion85 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion84 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion80 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion63 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion60 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion67 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
26%inclusion58 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion51 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion36 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Hex Parasite
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
17%inclusion38 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
4%synergy
The Lord of Pain
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Nimble Brigand
8.5%inclusion19 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion68 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion62 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion60 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion54 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion46 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion50 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion43 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion43 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion34 decks224 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Covenant
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Siphon Insight
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion66 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion52 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Persist
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Secrets
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Exhume
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Back in Town
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
23%inclusion52 decks225 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Codex Shredder
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
-12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
-18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion66 decks225 decks
14%synergy
At Knifepoint
23%inclusion51 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Spatial Binding
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Double Down
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion96 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion82 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion50 decks225 decks
-13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Hammerheim
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Pit of Offerings
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion201 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion194 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion148 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion129 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion122 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion105 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion77 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion43 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion28 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Bounty Board
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion214 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Island
84%inclusion189 decks225 decks
-9%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion187 decks225 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion182 decks225 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion145 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion141 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion137 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion130 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion124 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion123 decks225 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion120 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion106 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion103 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion101 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion93 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion91 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion88 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion83 decks225 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion81 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Soured Springs
34%inclusion77 decks225 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion68 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Jagged Barrens
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Eroded Canyon
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
29%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion66 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion63 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion59 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion59 decks225 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion58 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion46 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion52 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion51 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Seething Landscape
22%inclusion42 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion36 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
-14%synergy