Queen Marchesa (Commander) - Expensive Core Monarch

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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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Exalted Sunborn
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Mutinous Massacre
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
53% of 17 decks +49% synergy
Archon of Coronation
47% of 17 decks +45% synergy
Court of Ardenvale
47% of 17 decks +45% synergy
Court of Ambition
47% of 17 decks +44% synergy
Ghostly Prison
47% of 17 decks +39% synergy
Marchesa's Decree
41% of 17 decks +39% synergy
Rakdos Charm
47% of 17 decks +38% synergy
Court of Grace
41% of 17 decks +37% synergy
Emberwilde Captain
41% of 17 decks +37% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
71% of 17 decks +36% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Path to Exile
59% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Boros Charm
41% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
41% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
41% of 17 decks +33% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
35% of 17 decks +33% synergy
Court of Ire
35% of 17 decks +33% synergy
Champions of Minas Tirith
35% of 17 decks +34% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
35% of 17 decks +31% synergy
Court of Locthwain
35% of 17 decks +33% synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
29% of 17 decks +28% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6% of 17 decks -7% synergy
Teferi's Protection
6% of 17 decks -16% synergy
Creatures
Kardur, Doomscourge
35% of 17 decks +29% synergy
Skyline Despot
35% of 17 decks +33% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
29% of 17 decks +25% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29% of 17 decks +24% synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
27% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Custodi Lich
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Palace Jailer
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Esper Sentinel
24% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Royal Assassin
24% of 17 decks +20% synergy
Lightning, Army of One
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
18% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
18% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Mari, the Killing Quill
18% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
18% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Windborn Muse
18% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Agitator Ant
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Protector of the Crown
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
18% of 17 decks +13% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Marionette Apprentice
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Enduring Innocence
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Guide of Souls
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
12% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Dark Confidant
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Blood Artist
12% of 17 decks -7% synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Geode Rager
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Cruel Celebrant
12% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Mother of Runes
12% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
12% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Space Marine Scout
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Grim Haruspex
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Discerning Financier
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Selfless Squire
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Grim Hireling
12% of 17 decks +6% synergy
General's Enforcer
12% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Disciple of Bolas
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Instants
Inkshield
35% of 17 decks +27% synergy
Deflecting Palm
35% of 17 decks +29% synergy
Generous Gift
35% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Return the Favor
29% of 17 decks +28% synergy
Despark
29% of 17 decks +13% synergy
Crackling Doom
29% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Dawn Charm
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Forsake the Worldly
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Tragic Slip
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Batwing Brume
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Chaos Warp
18% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Deadly Dispute
18% of 17 decks -4% synergy
Take the Bait
18% of 17 decks +15% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Legion Leadership
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Deadly Rollick
12% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Dark Ritual
12% of 17 decks -3% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Call the Coppercoats
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Darkness
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Holy Day
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Wear // Tear
12% of 17 decks -0% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12% of 17 decks +0% synergy
Bedevil
12% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Mandate of Peace
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Inevitable Defeat
8% of 12 decks +2% synergy
Perch Protection
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Dawn's Truce
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Flare of Malice
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Unwanted Remake
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Consumed by Greed
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Hagra Mauling
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Comeuppance
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Fire Covenant
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Dire Tactics
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Lapse of Certainty
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Orim's Chant
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Orim's Thunder
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Everybody Lives!
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Backlash
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6% of 17 decks -9% synergy
Get Lost
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Soul Shatter
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Angel's Grace
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Sorceries
Taunt from the Rampart
35% of 17 decks +32% synergy
Vandalblast
29% of 17 decks +18% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
24% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Damn
24% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Farewell
18% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Blasphemous Act
18% of 17 decks -5% synergy
Toxic Deluge
18% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Capital Punishment
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Will of the Abzan
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Sundering Eruption
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Tempt with Immortality
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Austere Command
12% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Ondu Inversion
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Victimize
12% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Dismantling Wave
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Mizzium Mortars
12% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Painful Truths
12% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Vindicate
12% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Ancient Craving
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Insurrection
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Night's Whisper
12% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Cut a Deal
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Council's Judgment
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Mob Verdict
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Day of Judgment
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Damnation
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Increasing Ambition
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Dredge the Mire
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Damnable Pact
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Martial Coup
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Faithless Looting
6% of 17 decks -10% synergy
Pain's Reward
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Start // Finish
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Predators' Hour
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Reckless Impulse
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Make an Example
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Read the Bones
6% of 17 decks -5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
24% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 17 decks -14% synergy
Crown of Gondor
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Scroll Rack
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Urabrask's Forge
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Horn of Gondor
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Expedition Map
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Lightning Greaves
12% of 17 decks -23% synergy
Tempting Contract
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Crown of Doom
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Argent Dais
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Cranial Ram
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Wedding Ring
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Glaring Spotlight
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Crawlspace
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Parhelion II
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Dino DNA
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Dowsing Device
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Mithril Coat
6% of 17 decks -0% synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Embercleave
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Whip of Erebos
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Untethered Express
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Skullclamp
6% of 17 decks -23% synergy
Weatherlight
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Cranial Plating
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Heroes' Podium
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6% of 17 decks -0% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Norn's Annex
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Dermotaxi
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Ballista Charger
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Champion's Helm
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Court of Embereth
35% of 17 decks +32% synergy
Black Market Connections
24% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Blind Obedience
18% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Shiny Impetus
18% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Windcrag Siege
14% of 7 decks -4% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Smuggler's Share
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Noble Heritage
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Protection Racket
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Life Insurance
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Assemble the Legion
12% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Warleader's Call
12% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Monologue Tax
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
12% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Land Tax
12% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12% of 17 decks -8% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Valkyrie's Call
7% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Charitable Levy
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Echoing Assault
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Expedited Inheritance
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Descent into Avernus
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Undercellar Sweep
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Roiling Vortex
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Hyena Umbra
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Crescendo of War
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Oath of Eorl
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Moat
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Warstorm Surge
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
The Brothers' War
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
War Cadence
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Field of Souls
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Palace Siege
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Megrim
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Day of Destiny
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Grave Pact
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Popular Entertainer
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Invasion of Gobakhan
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
18% of 17 decks +13% synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Huatli, Warrior Poet
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53% of 17 decks +21% synergy
Maze of Ith
35% of 17 decks +31% synergy
Throne of the High City
35% of 17 decks +34% synergy
Field of Ruin
35% of 17 decks +34% synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
29% of 17 decks +27% synergy
Minas Tirith
24% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Westvale Abbey
18% of 17 decks +15% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Tower of the Magistrate
18% of 17 decks +18% synergy
Reliquary Tower
18% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Rogue's Passage
18% of 17 decks -5% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
12% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Cabal Coffers
12% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12% of 17 decks -10% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Three Tree City
6% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6% of 17 decks -3% synergy
Kor Haven
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Arid Archway
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Mines of Moria
6% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Kher Keep
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Command Beacon
6% of 17 decks +0% synergy
High Market
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Barad-dûr
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Inventors' Fair
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Urborg
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Castle Locthwain
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Temple of the False God
6% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Mobilized District
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Guildless Commons
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Arcane Signet
88% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Boros Signet
53% of 17 decks +21% synergy
Rakdos Signet
47% of 17 decks +13% synergy
Orzhov Signet
47% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41% of 17 decks +1% synergy
Fellwar Stone
41% of 17 decks +13% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41% of 17 decks +0% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35% of 17 decks -1% synergy
Thought Vessel
18% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Relic of Legends
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6% of 17 decks -7% synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Sarevok's Tome
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Mox Amber
6% of 17 decks +2% synergy
The Irencrag
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Patriar's Seal
6% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Mind Stone
6% of 17 decks -3% synergy
Lands
Savai Triome
100% of 17 decks +60% synergy
Command Tower
100% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Swamp
100% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Mountain
100% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Plains
100% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Spectator Seating
88% of 17 decks +55% synergy
Marsh Flats
88% of 17 decks +56% synergy
Vault of Champions
88% of 17 decks +53% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88% of 17 decks +56% synergy
Luxury Suite
82% of 17 decks +49% synergy
Arid Mesa
82% of 17 decks +51% synergy
Badlands
76% of 17 decks +64% synergy
Godless Shrine
76% of 17 decks +31% synergy
Plateau
76% of 17 decks +64% synergy
Scrubland
76% of 17 decks +64% synergy
Sacred Foundry
59% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Raucous Theater
53% of 17 decks +43% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
53% of 17 decks +43% synergy
Blood Crypt
53% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Demolition Field
53% of 17 decks +50% synergy
Elegant Parlor
53% of 17 decks +44% synergy
Path of Ancestry
41% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Exotic Orchard
35% of 17 decks -15% synergy
Horizon of Progress
31% of 16 decks +31% synergy
Nomad Outpost
29% of 17 decks -29% synergy
Fetid Heath
24% of 17 decks +6% synergy
Graven Cairns
24% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Prismatic Vista
18% of 17 decks +13% synergy
Fabled Passage
18% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Caves of Koilos
18% of 17 decks -22% synergy
Battlefield Forge
18% of 17 decks -21% synergy
Isolated Chapel
18% of 17 decks -32% synergy
Rugged Prairie
18% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Boros Garrison
18% of 17 decks +3% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18% of 17 decks -5% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18% of 17 decks -29% synergy
Haunted Ridge
18% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18% of 17 decks -8% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Shattered Landscape
12% of 16 decks -8% synergy
Legion Leadership
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Sundering Eruption
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12% of 17 decks -2% synergy
Ondu Inversion
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Myriad Landscape
12% of 17 decks -2% synergy