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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Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Snap
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Swan Song
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Brain Freeze
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Pongify
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Jeska's Will
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Underworld Breach
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Force of Will
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Hex Parasite
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
The Lord of Pain
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Subtlety
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Consultation
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Chain of Vapor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Pyroblast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Singularity Rupture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Duress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Molten Collapse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Fell
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Glasses of Urza
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lost Jitte
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Bombardment
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spatial Binding
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hammerheim
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Bandit's Haul
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Mountain
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Island
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Jagged Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Soured Springs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-32%synergy