Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magda, the Hoardmaster
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Generous Plunderer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blood Hustler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Deadeye Duelist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Nimble Brigand
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Vein Ripper
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Egg
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The Lord of Pain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Return the Favor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Slick Sequence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Charm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Siphon Insight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Take the Fall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Peek
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ionize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Essence Capture
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Phantom Interference
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Expedite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stitch Together
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Rush of Dread
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Secrets
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Take for a Ride
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Scorching Shot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtseize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Grift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hell to Pay
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Role Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Zombify
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Back in Town
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Nighthaze
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Restart Sequence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Confluence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Glasses of Urza
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Codex Shredder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
At Knifepoint
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Double Down
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rakish Crew
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Liliana Vess
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Detection Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Palace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hammerheim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Bandit's Haul
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Watery Grave
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Soured Springs
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy