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Marchesa, Dealer of Death
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureHuman Rogue

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#317 Current Rank
#334 Last Week
#393 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Marchesa, Dealer of Death.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Marchesa, Dealer of Death decks.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+3% Synergy $0.80
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+1% Synergy $0.21
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $124.55

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Marchesa, Dealer of Death's abilities and overall game plan.

Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+57% Synergy $0.52
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+42% Synergy $3.73
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+36% Synergy $0.08
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+34% Synergy $3.92
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+34% Synergy $0.21
Reanimate Reanimate
+33% Synergy $5.15
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+32% Synergy $0.12
Snap Snap
+31% Synergy $2.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+28% Synergy $1.06
Abrade Abrade
+28% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Marchesa, Dealer of Death decks.

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+28% Synergy $6.56
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $1.66
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+16% Synergy $0.44
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.23
Terminate Terminate
+9% Synergy $0.36
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.81
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $1.88

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+10% Synergy $30.82
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $25.32
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+9% Synergy $9.41
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $50.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $42.10
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $22.67
Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $61.91
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $18.48
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $103.74
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+2% Synergy $462.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Marchesa, Dealer of Death's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+27% Synergy $3.69
Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+26% Synergy $0.13
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+23% Synergy $1.08
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+22% Synergy $1.59
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+22% Synergy $0.08
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+21% Synergy $0.12
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+19% Synergy $0.27
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+19% Synergy $0.18
Servant of the Stinger Servant of the Stinger
+18% Synergy $0.11
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+18% Synergy $1.69
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+17% Synergy $20.45
Spellskite Spellskite
+17% Synergy $11.03
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+16% Synergy $0.11
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+15% Synergy $14.08
Nimble Brigand Nimble Brigand
+15% Synergy $0.05
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+14% Synergy $11.55
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+13% Synergy $7.21
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+13% Synergy $0.09
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+13% Synergy $1.47
Blood Hustler Blood Hustler
+13% Synergy $0.10
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+12% Synergy $4.09
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+12% Synergy $7.75
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.57
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+11% Synergy $5.05
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.58
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+10% Synergy $7.03
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+10% Synergy $5.99
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $1.19
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy $1.79
Marauding Sphinx Marauding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.06
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+8% Synergy $0.27
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.42
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+8% Synergy $9.24
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+8% Synergy $0.14
Deadeye Duelist Deadeye Duelist
+8% Synergy $0.03
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+7% Synergy $0.18
Lord Xander, the Collector Lord Xander, the Collector
+7% Synergy $1.09
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+7% Synergy $1.03
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.08
Exterminator Magmarch Exterminator Magmarch
+7% Synergy $0.22
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+6% Synergy $15.19
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
+4% Synergy $0.10
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+3% Synergy $0.34
Anger Anger
+2% Synergy $1.79
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+2% Synergy $11.87
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $1.65
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
0% Synergy $30.05
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy $5.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Marchesa, Dealer of Death safe.

Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+23% Synergy $1.55
Pongify Pongify
+16% Synergy $2.20
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+15% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+14% Synergy $18.70
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+14% Synergy $1.47
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.96
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+12% Synergy $0.30
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+12% Synergy $0.15
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $8.07
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+11% Synergy $2.57
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+11% Synergy $5.17
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $1.34
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+10% Synergy $0.76
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+10% Synergy $0.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.97
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+9% Synergy $0.17
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.04
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+8% Synergy $2.45
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $2.86
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $6.95
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+8% Synergy $0.26
Bedevil Bedevil
+7% Synergy $0.41
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.44
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+7% Synergy $12.28
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.25
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $16.57
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+7% Synergy $1.18
Dismember Dismember
+7% Synergy $6.62
Tyrant's Scorn Tyrant's Scorn
+7% Synergy $0.13
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+6% Synergy $9.16
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+6% Synergy $0.60
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+6% Synergy $4.60
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $51.18
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $8.09
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.54
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $7.62
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+4% Synergy $6.28
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $10.53
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $44.80
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+3% Synergy $12.59
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $23.01
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $15.82
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $8.88
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $15.06
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $46.53
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $15.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $59.87
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Marchesa, Dealer of Death's game plan and control the board.

Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.44
Seize the Secrets Seize the Secrets
+16% Synergy $0.04
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $3.61
Dread Return Dread Return
+12% Synergy $0.32
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+12% Synergy $3.20
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+10% Synergy $3.50
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+10% Synergy $0.28
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+8% Synergy $0.20
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+8% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.22
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $0.41
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.27
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+6% Synergy $2.28
Persist Persist
+6% Synergy $2.32
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+6% Synergy $6.65
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $6.33
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+6% Synergy $6.46
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+6% Synergy $0.10
Back in Town Back in Town
+5% Synergy $0.74
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $1.95
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+5% Synergy $1.63
Molten Collapse Molten Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mourner's Surprise Mourner's Surprise
+5% Synergy $0.04
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.79
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $0.52
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $6.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.99
Bribery Bribery
+3% Synergy $5.19
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $120.00
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.37
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $10.05
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+2% Synergy $0.52
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.65
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+1% Synergy $7.92
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $10.53
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.60
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $53.10
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.32
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1482.44
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.12
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $4.81

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+25% Synergy $49.73
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+21% Synergy $4.08
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+19% Synergy $0.21
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+17% Synergy $0.25
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+13% Synergy $0.13
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+11% Synergy $4.30
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+9% Synergy $0.53
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.91
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $13.25
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $2.97
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $82.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Marchesa, Dealer of Death's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Intimidation Campaign Intimidation Campaign
+17% Synergy $0.08
Spatial Binding Spatial Binding
+14% Synergy $0.28
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+14% Synergy $0.50
Necromancy Necromancy
+13% Synergy $7.30
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+11% Synergy $6.00
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+8% Synergy $0.33
Rakish Crew Rakish Crew
+6% Synergy $0.12
Double Down Double Down
+5% Synergy $0.53
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $1.75
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.74
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+4% Synergy $1.93
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $8.69
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $16.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $49.41
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.32
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $12.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $2.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Marchesa, Dealer of Death to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+7% Synergy $0.59

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+15% Synergy $0.90
Urborg Urborg
+10% Synergy $11.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $18.71
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.45
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+9% Synergy $11.62
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $7.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.38
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+5% Synergy $0.23
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+4% Synergy $0.22
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $49.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $42.14
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $5.96
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.04
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $49.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+23% Synergy $0.11
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $1.83
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+8% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+7% Synergy $1.49
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+6% Synergy $0.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+5% Synergy $1.66
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+5% Synergy $2.33
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $65.81
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $25.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $664.81
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $39.77
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $173.92
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $75.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $0.75
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.39
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.28
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-9% Synergy $6.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-14% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Marchesa, Dealer of Death decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Soured Springs Soured Springs
+42% Synergy $0.16
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+41% Synergy $0.24
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+41% Synergy $0.53
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+19% Synergy $6.80
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.96
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $21.09
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+10% Synergy $15.19
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.58
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+9% Synergy $10.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $15.64
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $23.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $13.79
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+4% Synergy $7.37
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $17.87
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $23.84
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $27.34
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $20.57
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $22.68
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.34
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+3% Synergy
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.00
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $16.87
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $16.50
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $23.79
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+1% Synergy $7.92
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $3.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.33
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.04
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $5.69
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $4.86
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $0.87
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $0.53
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $1.44
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-4% Synergy $0.33
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-4% Synergy $0.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-10% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-10% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.15
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-14% Synergy $0.25

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