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Marchesa, Dealer of Death
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureHuman Rogue

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 14% Reanimator 12% Control 12% Crime 8% Treasure 5% Combo 5% Theft 3% Midrange 3% Forced Combat 2% Storm 2%

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

#444 Current Rank
#456 Last Week
#351 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.

Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+1% Synergy $2.48
Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+1% Synergy $0.21
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
+1% Synergy $0.24
Nightmare Sower Nightmare Sower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-1% Synergy $16.50

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
+60% Synergy $0.39
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+44% Synergy $5.43
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+37% Synergy $0.10
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+34% Synergy $0.17
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+34% Synergy $3.13
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+33% Synergy $0.18
Reanimate Reanimate
+33% Synergy $6.36
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+28% Synergy $8.01
Snap Snap
+27% Synergy $2.51
Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+27% Synergy $49.38

Top Cards

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

Abrade Abrade
+27% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+26% Synergy $1.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $2.64
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.25
Terminate Terminate
+10% Synergy $0.21
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.61
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.46
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.02

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+8% Synergy $37.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $41.41
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+6% Synergy $13.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $45.04
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $62.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.86
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $14.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $53.94
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $56.74

Creatures

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

Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+27% Synergy $0.17
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+26% Synergy $5.13
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+23% Synergy $0.30
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+22% Synergy $5.99
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+22% Synergy $0.05
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+21% Synergy $0.30
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+20% Synergy $2.45
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+20% Synergy $0.19
Servant of the Stinger Servant of the Stinger
+18% Synergy $0.09
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+18% Synergy $1.54
Spellskite Spellskite
+17% Synergy $6.87
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+16% Synergy $0.13
Nimble Brigand Nimble Brigand
+16% Synergy $0.08
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+14% Synergy $21.17
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+14% Synergy $13.19
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+14% Synergy $8.37
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+13% Synergy $6.49
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+13% Synergy $3.96
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+13% Synergy $7.33
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+13% Synergy $0.73
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+13% Synergy $0.10
Blood Hustler Blood Hustler
+13% Synergy $0.07
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+12% Synergy $10.41
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.33
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+11% Synergy $5.71
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+10% Synergy $5.29
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy $1.53
Marauding Sphinx Marauding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.08
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.96
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+8% Synergy $0.24
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.53
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+8% Synergy $14.94
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+8% Synergy $0.13
Deadeye Duelist Deadeye Duelist
+8% Synergy $0.06
Lord Xander, the Collector Lord Xander, the Collector
+7% Synergy $1.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.17
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+7% Synergy $3.01
Hellspur Posse Boss Hellspur Posse Boss
+7% Synergy $0.13
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+6% Synergy $1.94
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+6% Synergy $18.00
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+5% Synergy $0.25
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
+5% Synergy $0.12
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $20.33
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $18.68
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+2% Synergy $0.55
Anger Anger
+1% Synergy $1.99
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
0% Synergy $37.52
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $2.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+24% Synergy $0.44
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+18% Synergy $0.31
Pongify Pongify
+17% Synergy $1.77
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+15% Synergy $0.14
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+14% Synergy $3.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+12% Synergy $21.82
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+12% Synergy $3.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $8.01
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+12% Synergy $0.18
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+11% Synergy $0.53
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+11% Synergy $0.25
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+11% Synergy $6.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $0.85
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $8.72
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+10% Synergy $0.47
Bedevil Bedevil
+9% Synergy $2.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.43
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+9% Synergy $0.20
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.05
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.15
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $4.19
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $0.76
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+8% Synergy $0.22
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+7% Synergy $0.90
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $11.77
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+7% Synergy $3.08
Dismember Dismember
+7% Synergy $5.21
Tyrant's Scorn Tyrant's Scorn
+7% Synergy $0.11
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $60.05
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $8.51
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+5% Synergy $7.54
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $4.27
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.72
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+5% Synergy $0.20
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $47.15
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+4% Synergy $1.21
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $15.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.46
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $8.67
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $7.66
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $13.78
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $10.88
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.42
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+2% Synergy $6.70
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+2% Synergy $32.99
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $12.08
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $16.11
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $10.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.24

Sorceries

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

Victimize Victimize
+17% Synergy $0.48
Seize the Secrets Seize the Secrets
+16% Synergy $0.06
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.27
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+13% Synergy $2.49
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.40
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+10% Synergy $3.78
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+10% Synergy $0.30
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+9% Synergy $0.09
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+8% Synergy $2.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.19
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+7% Synergy $0.19
Persist Persist
+6% Synergy $0.40
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+6% Synergy $3.79
Back in Town Back in Town
+6% Synergy $1.41
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $0.63
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $7.86
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+6% Synergy $0.59
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+6% Synergy $0.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.27
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.55
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $5.92
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $2.72
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+5% Synergy $0.58
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+5% Synergy $5.73
Molten Collapse Molten Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $7.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.10
Living Death Living Death
+3% Synergy $1.97
Bribery Bribery
+3% Synergy $5.43
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $10.66
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+2% Synergy $0.30
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $136.78
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.75
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
0% Synergy $8.46
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $10.76
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.53
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.36
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.65
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-3% Synergy $1719.97
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+23% Synergy $2.37
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+19% Synergy $0.32
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+17% Synergy $0.25
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+13% Synergy $0.09
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+11% Synergy $5.29
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+9% Synergy $0.33
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.66
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $17.77
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $2.76
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $101.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

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

Intimidation Campaign Intimidation Campaign
+17% Synergy $0.11
Spatial Binding Spatial Binding
+15% Synergy $0.27
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+14% Synergy $0.39
Necromancy Necromancy
+13% Synergy $11.12
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+11% Synergy $7.22
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+8% Synergy $0.41
Rakish Crew Rakish Crew
+6% Synergy $0.08
Double Down Double Down
+5% Synergy $0.65
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+5% Synergy $0.79
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $2.15
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+5% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+4% Synergy $4.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $8.98
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.85
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $12.97

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+8% Synergy $0.73

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+16% Synergy $0.84
Urborg Urborg
+10% Synergy $13.12
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $8.05
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+9% Synergy $12.79
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $20.49
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $8.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $5.24
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.20
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $50.05
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $6.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.87
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $53.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+23% Synergy $0.15
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+19% Synergy $4.89
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+8% Synergy $0.61
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+8% Synergy $1.80
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+5% Synergy $2.52
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+5% Synergy $2.56
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $4.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.77
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $2.15
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $65.92
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $39.09
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $34.16
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $115.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $830.48
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+1% Synergy $561.61
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $175.80
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $85.86
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-3% Synergy $0.87
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-3% Synergy $1.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.05
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-7% Synergy $1.17
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-8% Synergy $12.91
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Soured Springs Soured Springs
+41% Synergy $0.09
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+40% Synergy $0.13
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+40% Synergy $0.52
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+20% Synergy $7.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $8.01
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+10% Synergy $18.32
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+9% Synergy $12.77
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+9% Synergy $10.58
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.43
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.96
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $17.13
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.15
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $15.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $27.11
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $9.06
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $23.63
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.76
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $23.09
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $8.96
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+2% Synergy $8.75
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $11.87
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $18.51
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $21.90
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.27
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+1% Synergy $12.30
Badlands Badlands
+1% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $26.33
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.17
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $4.85
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $5.37
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $5.58
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $20.85
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $2.87
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.12
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-3% Synergy $0.85
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-4% Synergy $0.28
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-4% Synergy $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.09
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-8% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.19
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-10% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.15

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