Queen Marchesa (Commander) - Expensive Optimized 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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Orcish Bowmasters
100% of 3 decks +94% synergy
Deflecting Swat
100% of 3 decks +85% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100% of 3 decks +84% synergy
Demonic Tutor
100% of 3 decks +80% synergy
Teferi's Protection
100% of 3 decks +78% synergy
Smothering Tithe
100% of 3 decks +72% synergy
Underworld Breach
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67% of 3 decks +54% synergy
Field of the Dead
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Mox Diamond
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
100% of 3 decks +98% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
100% of 3 decks +96% synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
100% of 3 decks +86% synergy
Esper Sentinel
67% of 3 decks +48% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
67% of 3 decks +58% synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Witch Enchanter
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Brash Taunter
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Mari, the Killing Quill
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Wandering Archaic
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sardian Avenger
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Windborn Muse
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Drana and Linvala
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Selfless Squire
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
The Lord of Pain
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Goblin Engineer
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Grand Abolisher
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Tymna the Weaver
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Aven Interrupter
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Aven Mindcensor
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
100% of 3 decks +91% synergy
Inkshield
100% of 3 decks +92% synergy
Deflecting Palm
100% of 3 decks +93% synergy
Deadly Rollick
67% of 3 decks +57% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67% of 3 decks +4% synergy
Path to Exile
67% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Reprieve
67% of 3 decks +64% synergy
Valakut Awakening
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Transpose
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Arcbond
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Comeuppance
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Fire Covenant
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Chaos Warp
33% of 3 decks +16% synergy
Boros Charm
33% of 3 decks +3% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Go for the Throat
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Return the Favor
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Backlash
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Deadly Dispute
33% of 3 decks +11% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Dark Ritual
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Cabal Ritual
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Terminate
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Angel's Grace
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Wear // Tear
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Delirium
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Reverberate
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Dawn Charm
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Despark
33% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Demand Answers
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Price of Progress
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Pyroblast
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Saw in Half
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Fracture
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Flare of Duplication
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Abrade
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Mortify
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Generous Gift
33% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Dismember
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
100% of 3 decks +78% synergy
Vandalblast
67% of 3 decks +55% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Imperial Seal
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Farewell
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Praetor's Grasp
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Cut a Deal
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Reanimate
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
33% of 3 decks -5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
67% of 3 decks +38% synergy
Wedding Ring
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
The One Ring
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Scroll Rack
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Shadowspear
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Jet Medallion
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Mindcrank
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Lightning Greaves
33% of 3 decks -1% synergy
Sunforger
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Sword of the Animist
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Thaumatic Compass
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Blind Obedience
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Land Tax
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Dance of the Dead
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Necromancy
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Fighter Class
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Luminarch Ascension
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Curse of Opulence
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Animate Dead
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Ghostly Prison
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
100% of 3 decks +84% synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
67% of 3 decks +64% synergy
Maze of Ith
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Bojuka Bog
33% of 3 decks +2% synergy
Ancient Tomb
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Urza's Saga
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Thespian's Stage
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Strip Mine
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33% of 3 decks +11% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 3 decks +14% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 3 decks +11% synergy
Commander's Sphere
33% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33% of 3 decks -3% synergy
Lotus Petal
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Rakdos Signet
33% of 3 decks -1% synergy
Boros Signet
33% of 3 decks +1% synergy
Cursed Mirror
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33% of 3 decks -7% synergy
Fellwar Stone
33% of 3 decks +5% synergy
Thought Vessel
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33% of 3 decks -8% synergy
Mox Opal
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Orzhov Signet
33% of 3 decks -3% synergy
Chrome Mox
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Lands
Savai Triome
100% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Command Tower
100% of 3 decks +8% synergy
Badlands
100% of 3 decks +88% synergy
Blood Crypt
100% of 3 decks +57% synergy
Luxury Suite
100% of 3 decks +67% synergy
Plains
100% of 3 decks +5% synergy
Plateau
100% of 3 decks +88% synergy
Scrubland
100% of 3 decks +88% synergy
Spectator Seating
100% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Vault of Champions
100% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Fabled Passage
67% of 3 decks +58% synergy
Sacred Foundry
67% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Swamp
67% of 3 decks -28% synergy
Godless Shrine
67% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Isolated Chapel
67% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Mountain
67% of 3 decks -27% synergy
Arid Mesa
67% of 3 decks +35% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67% of 3 decks +44% synergy
Marsh Flats
67% of 3 decks +35% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67% of 3 decks +35% synergy
Valakut Awakening
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Prismatic Vista
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Witch Enchanter
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Raucous Theater
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Exotic Orchard
33% of 3 decks -17% synergy
Windswept Heath
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Nomad Outpost
33% of 3 decks -25% synergy
Sundown Pass
33% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Blazemire Verge
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Scalding Tarn
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Mana Confluence
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33% of 3 decks -14% synergy
Haunted Ridge
33% of 3 decks +13% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Polluted Delta
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
City of Brass
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Flooded Strand
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33% of 3 decks +8% synergy