Queen Marchesa (Commander) - Core Control

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Jeremy Rowe
Aug 15, 2025
Building an Assassin Deck with Lydia Frye
Let's build an Assassins typal Commander deck using an underplayed commander from Assassin's Creed: Lydia Frye.
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Radiant Summit
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghostly Prison
76% of 58 decks +68% synergy
Deflecting Palm
67% of 58 decks +61% synergy
Inkshield
66% of 58 decks +58% synergy
Court of Grace
60% of 58 decks +57% synergy
Disrupt Decorum
59% of 58 decks +54% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
59% of 58 decks +53% synergy
Windborn Muse
55% of 58 decks +52% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
55% of 58 decks +47% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
48% of 58 decks +46% synergy
Rakdos Charm
53% of 58 decks +44% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Path to Exile
69% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Crackling Doom
59% of 58 decks +41% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
48% of 58 decks +44% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
48% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47% of 58 decks +42% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Boros Charm
45% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Archon of Coronation
45% of 58 decks +43% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
43% of 58 decks +38% synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
9% of 58 decks -13% synergy
Creatures
Brash Taunter
41% of 58 decks +38% synergy
Royal Assassin
38% of 58 decks +35% synergy
Selfless Squire
36% of 58 decks +34% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
36% of 58 decks +30% synergy
Emberwilde Captain
34% of 58 decks +31% synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
34% of 58 decks +20% synergy
Champions of Minas Tirith
33% of 58 decks +31% synergy
Skyline Despot
33% of 58 decks +31% synergy
Humble Defector
31% of 58 decks +28% synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
31% of 52 decks +29% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
26% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
24% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
24% of 58 decks +23% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
22% of 58 decks +20% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
22% of 55 decks +20% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
21% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
21% of 58 decks +19% synergy
Custodi Lich
19% of 58 decks +18% synergy
General's Enforcer
19% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
19% of 58 decks +18% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
19% of 58 decks +18% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Palace Jailer
17% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Protector of the Crown
17% of 58 decks +16% synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
17% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Ophiomancer
16% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
15% of 33 decks -1% synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
14% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
12% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Mathas, Fiend Seeker
12% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Mother of Runes
12% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Esper Sentinel
12% of 58 decks -7% synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
12% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Flumph
12% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
11% of 54 decks +1% synergy
Geode Rager
10% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
10% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
10% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Agitator Ant
10% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
10% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
9% of 57 decks +1% synergy
Dream Devourer
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Wandering Archaic
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Drana and Linvala
9% of 58 decks -1% synergy
Instants
Take the Bait
42% of 55 decks +39% synergy
Despark
41% of 58 decks +25% synergy
Wear // Tear
38% of 58 decks +26% synergy
Generous Gift
38% of 58 decks +17% synergy
Comeuppance
33% of 58 decks +30% synergy
Chaos Warp
33% of 58 decks +16% synergy
Delirium
29% of 58 decks +28% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28% of 58 decks +16% synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
28% of 58 decks +27% synergy
Mortify
22% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Batwing Brume
19% of 58 decks +18% synergy
Terminate
17% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Fracture
17% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Dawn Charm
16% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14% of 50 decks +9% synergy
Arcbond
14% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Backlash
14% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Bedevil
14% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Reprieve
14% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Master Warcraft
14% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Immortal Obligation
13% of 55 decks +12% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Mandate of Peace
12% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Valakut Awakening
12% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Dire Tactics
9% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Lightning Bolt
9% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Angel's Grace
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Reverberate
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Legion Leadership
8% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Return the Favor
7% of 54 decks +6% synergy
Hagra Mauling
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Gideon's Sacrifice
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Orim's Chant
7% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Dark Ritual
7% of 58 decks -8% synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Blood Pact
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Sudden Spoiling
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Abrade
7% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Dawn's Truce
6% of 52 decks -2% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6% of 53 decks +2% synergy
Go for the Throat
5% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Soul Shatter
5% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Display of Power
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5% of 58 decks +0% synergy
Akroma's Will
5% of 58 decks -8% synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5% of 40 decks -2% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41% of 58 decks +19% synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
38% of 58 decks +34% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
34% of 58 decks +33% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
34% of 58 decks +32% synergy
Damn
28% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Cut a Deal
26% of 58 decks +24% synergy
Painful Truths
24% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
22% of 58 decks +16% synergy
Mob Rule
22% of 58 decks +21% synergy
Read the Bones
19% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Insurrection
19% of 58 decks +18% synergy
Vandalblast
17% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Farewell
17% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Council's Judgment
16% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
14% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
12% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Austere Command
9% of 58 decks +1% synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Vindicate
9% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Night's Whisper
9% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
7% of 55 decks +7% synergy
Coronation of Chaos
7% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Sign in Blood
7% of 58 decks -2% synergy
Starfall Invocation
6% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Mob Verdict
5% of 55 decks +5% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5% of 58 decks -1% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5% of 58 decks -2% synergy
Wrath of God
5% of 58 decks -0% synergy
Dark Petition
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Exsanguinate
5% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Toxic Deluge
5% of 58 decks -3% synergy
Capital Punishment
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Day of Judgment
5% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodthirsty Blade
31% of 58 decks +29% synergy
Norn's Annex
26% of 58 decks +25% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Sunforger
17% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Skullclamp
16% of 58 decks -13% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Wedding Ring
12% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Crawlspace
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Mirage Mirror
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Lightning Greaves
9% of 58 decks -26% synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Thaumatic Compass
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Crown of Doom
7% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Embercleave
5% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Shadowspear
5% of 58 decks +0% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Crown of Gondor
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Court of Ire
41% of 58 decks +39% synergy
Court of Ambition
36% of 58 decks +33% synergy
Blind Obedience
33% of 58 decks +26% synergy
Curse of Opulence
33% of 58 decks +27% synergy
Court of Embereth
31% of 58 decks +28% synergy
Court of Locthwain
26% of 58 decks +24% synergy
Assemble the Legion
24% of 58 decks +17% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22% of 58 decks +19% synergy
No Mercy
22% of 58 decks +20% synergy
Court of Ardenvale
22% of 58 decks +20% synergy
Marchesa's Decree
22% of 58 decks +20% synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Tenuous Truce
21% of 58 decks +20% synergy
Shiny Impetus
19% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Smuggler's Share
16% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
16% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Sphere of Safety
16% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Redemption Arc
13% of 55 decks +12% synergy
Monologue Tax
10% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Black Market Connections
10% of 58 decks -5% synergy
Land Tax
10% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Righteous Aura
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Delaying Shield
9% of 58 decks +8% synergy
The Sound of Drums
7% of 57 decks +6% synergy
Noble Heritage
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5% of 55 decks -0% synergy
Descent into Avernus
5% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Oath of Eorl
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Martial Impetus
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Path of Mettle
5% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
5% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Bitterblossom
5% of 58 decks +2% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Captive Audience
5% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
12% of 58 decks +11% synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
19% of 58 decks +18% synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10% of 58 decks +6% synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Reliquary Tower
33% of 58 decks +17% synergy
Rogue's Passage
29% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Maze of Ith
26% of 58 decks +22% synergy
Throne of the High City
22% of 58 decks +21% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22% of 58 decks +0% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Mistveil Plains
16% of 58 decks +14% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Kor Haven
10% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Minas Tirith
10% of 58 decks +0% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9% of 58 decks +1% synergy
The Black Gate
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Temple of the False God
7% of 58 decks +0% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7% of 58 decks -8% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5% of 58 decks -3% synergy
Field of Ruin
5% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Sol Ring
86% of 58 decks -3% synergy
Boros Signet
71% of 58 decks +39% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67% of 58 decks +27% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67% of 58 decks +26% synergy
Orzhov Signet
67% of 58 decks +31% synergy
Rakdos Signet
60% of 58 decks +26% synergy
Fellwar Stone
57% of 58 decks +29% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48% of 58 decks +12% synergy
Thought Vessel
19% of 58 decks +13% synergy
Mind Stone
17% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Coveted Jewel
7% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Bounty Board
6% of 54 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Swamp
100% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Mountain
100% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Plains
100% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Command Tower
97% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Nomad Outpost
74% of 58 decks +16% synergy
Exotic Orchard
71% of 58 decks +20% synergy
Caves of Koilos
55% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Isolated Chapel
48% of 58 decks -2% synergy
Battlefield Forge
45% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40% of 58 decks -10% synergy
Path of Ancestry
40% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Spectator Seating
34% of 58 decks +1% synergy
Shattered Landscape
34% of 53 decks +14% synergy
Blood Crypt
33% of 58 decks -11% synergy
Vault of Champions
33% of 58 decks -2% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31% of 58 decks -4% synergy
Temple of Triumph
31% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Savai Triome
29% of 58 decks -10% synergy
Godless Shrine
29% of 58 decks -16% synergy
Rugged Prairie
29% of 58 decks +15% synergy
Temple of Silence
29% of 58 decks +6% synergy
Fetid Heath
28% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Sacred Foundry
26% of 58 decks -17% synergy
Temple of Malice
26% of 58 decks +8% synergy
Luxury Suite
26% of 58 decks -7% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
26% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Evolving Wilds
26% of 58 decks -2% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26% of 58 decks +1% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
24% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Boros Garrison
24% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21% of 58 decks +0% synergy
Sundown Pass
21% of 58 decks -0% synergy
Marsh Flats
21% of 58 decks -11% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21% of 58 decks -11% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Graven Cairns
19% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
19% of 58 decks +10% synergy
Arid Mesa
17% of 58 decks -15% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16% of 58 decks -7% synergy
Fabled Passage
14% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14% of 58 decks +4% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14% of 58 decks +5% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13% of 47 decks +3% synergy
Desolate Mire
13% of 55 decks +2% synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13% of 55 decks +8% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12% of 58 decks +3% synergy
Haunted Ridge
12% of 58 decks -8% synergy
Valakut Awakening
12% of 58 decks +9% synergy