Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Upgraded Reanimator

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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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Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Oscorp Industries
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Animate Dead
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Victimize
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Stitch Together
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Charm
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, Whispering One
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Generous Plunderer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Anger
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Oliphaunt
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
The Lord of Pain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Withering Torment
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Bitter Triumph
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Drown in the Loch
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Siphon Insight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Will of the Abzan
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Persist
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Exhume
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Restart Sequence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Take for a Ride
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Winternight Stories
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shenanigans
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
From the Catacombs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Back in Town
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Role Reversal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Molten Collapse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Codex Shredder
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Persistence
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
At Knifepoint
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Spatial Binding
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Reunion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Double Down
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tomb Fortress
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hammerheim
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Restless Reef
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Bandit's Haul
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Victory Chimes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Eroded Canyon
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Soured Springs
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Haunted Ridge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy