Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Optimized

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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
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The Soul Stone
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Villainous Wrath
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Oscorp Industries
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Snap
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Hex Parasite
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Spellskite
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mayhem Devil
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Miner
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Eater of the Dead
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
-18%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Persist
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Duress
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Spatial Binding
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
At Knifepoint
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Urborg
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Bandit's Haul
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion96 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
-33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-21%synergy
Jagged Barrens
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Soured Springs
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
9%synergy