Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Budget 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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Magda, the Hoardmaster
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Negate
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Charm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gelectrode
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blood Hustler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hostage Taker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Staticaster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Cultist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fireslinger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Araumi of the Dead Tide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Prodigal Pyromancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Ickspitter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Fireslinger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Razorfin Hunter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Portal Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hope-Ender Coatl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Taunting Kobold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Taigam, Sidisi's Hand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vulshok Sorcerer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Willbreaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Price of Fame
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Peek
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Siphon Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Annul
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Unwind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Power Word Kill
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Depressurize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Ionize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Doom Blade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Metamorphic Blast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bane's Contingency
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spy Network
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Glorious Gale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cling to Dust
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Seize the Secrets
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Flame Jab
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mass Diminish
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Flood of Tears
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Excavation Explosion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Take for a Ride
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Raven's Crime
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dreadbore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Confluence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Glasses of Urza
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gorgon's Head
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gorgon Flail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
At Knifepoint
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Opulence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Flare
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pit of Offerings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Piranha Marsh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Skyline Cascade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Rakdos Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Bandit's Haul
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fire Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Eroded Canyon
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Jagged Barrens
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Soured Springs
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Seething Landscape
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Waterfront District
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy