Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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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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Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Snap
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Pongify
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Urabrask
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Brain Freeze
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Flusterstorm
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Underworld Breach
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Force of Will
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Hex Parasite
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Generous Plunderer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nightmare Sower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
The Lord of Pain
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Consultation
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Pact
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Command
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Drown in the Loch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Grapeshot
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Villainous Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Duress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Glasses of Urza
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spatial Binding
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Urborg
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Hammerheim
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mana Crypt
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Bandit's Haul
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Watery Grave
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Mountain
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Island
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Undercity Sewers
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Jagged Barrens
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Soured Springs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy