Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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Ozai, the Phoenix King
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Animate Dead
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Rollick
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Spellskite
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Hex Parasite
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mayhem Devil
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Oliphaunt
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Fell the Profane
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Snuff Out
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Peek
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wash Away
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mission Briefing
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bribery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Secrets
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Memories Returning
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Codex Shredder
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Glasses of Urza
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
At Knifepoint
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Dead
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Spatial Binding
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ral Zarek
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Hammerheim
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Flamekin Village
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Restless Reef
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Relic of Sauron
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Bandit's Haul
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Underground Sea
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Thundering Falls
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Undercity Sewers
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Raucous Theater
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Soured Springs
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-38%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-27%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy