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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

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

#470 Current Rank
#456 Last Week
#412 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.

Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+2% Synergy $0.60
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $43.65
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
-1% Synergy $0.12
Starting Town Starting Town
-1% Synergy $25.27
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
-2% Synergy $0.23

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
+56% Synergy $0.38
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+42% Synergy $4.67
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+35% Synergy $0.08
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+34% Synergy $4.80
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+34% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
+33% Synergy $7.64
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+32% Synergy $0.12
Snap Snap
+31% Synergy $1.54
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+28% Synergy $0.99
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+28% Synergy $6.79

Top Cards

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

Abrade Abrade
+27% Synergy $0.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+22% Synergy $1.46
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+15% Synergy $0.31
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.24
Terminate Terminate
+9% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.75
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+10% Synergy $25.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $26.15
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+9% Synergy $8.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+8% Synergy $46.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $42.63
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $57.48
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $16.62
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $20.89
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $92.16
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $445.35

Creatures

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

Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+27% Synergy $2.18
Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+25% Synergy $0.18
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+23% Synergy $0.90
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+22% Synergy $0.06
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+21% Synergy $1.59
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+21% Synergy $0.14
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+19% Synergy $0.38
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+18% Synergy $0.27
Servant of the Stinger Servant of the Stinger
+18% Synergy $0.12
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+17% Synergy $19.52
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+17% Synergy $0.85
Spellskite Spellskite
+16% Synergy $7.26
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+16% Synergy $0.11
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+15% Synergy $13.12
Nimble Brigand Nimble Brigand
+15% Synergy $0.07
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+14% Synergy $12.09
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+13% Synergy $4.28
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+13% Synergy $0.06
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+13% Synergy $1.44
Blood Hustler Blood Hustler
+13% Synergy $0.09
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+12% Synergy $3.40
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+12% Synergy $4.27
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+11% Synergy $5.34
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+10% Synergy $0.77
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+10% Synergy $7.21
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $1.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.74
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy $1.24
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+9% Synergy $6.03
Marauding Sphinx Marauding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.06
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+8% Synergy $0.35
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+8% Synergy $10.12
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+8% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+7% Synergy $0.18
Lord Xander, the Collector Lord Xander, the Collector
+7% Synergy $1.20
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+7% Synergy $0.41
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.93
Deadeye Duelist Deadeye Duelist
+7% Synergy $0.05
Exterminator Magmarch Exterminator Magmarch
+7% Synergy $0.21
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+6% Synergy $15.89
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
+4% Synergy $0.20
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+2% Synergy $0.27
Anger Anger
+2% Synergy $1.61
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+2% Synergy $11.87
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+2% Synergy $1.43
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+1% Synergy $27.60
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy $5.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+22% Synergy $0.72
Pongify Pongify
+16% Synergy $2.10
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+14% Synergy $18.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+14% Synergy $0.26
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+14% Synergy $1.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.64
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+12% Synergy $0.32
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+12% Synergy $0.15
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $6.09
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+11% Synergy $2.59
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $1.15
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+10% Synergy $0.79
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+10% Synergy $4.20
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+10% Synergy $0.47
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+9% Synergy $0.14
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.06
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+9% Synergy $0.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.21
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+8% Synergy $0.99
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+8% Synergy $0.18
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $5.49
Bedevil Bedevil
+7% Synergy $0.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.34
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+7% Synergy $11.78
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.25
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $16.38
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+7% Synergy $1.27
Dismember Dismember
+7% Synergy $6.09
Tyrant's Scorn Tyrant's Scorn
+7% Synergy $0.10
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $49.42
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+6% Synergy $7.00
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+6% Synergy $0.41
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $6.96
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $15.17
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $5.39
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $4.66
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.45
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+5% Synergy $0.17
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+4% Synergy $10.83
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+4% Synergy $22.45
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $8.78
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $42.96
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $13.77
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $14.89
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $8.43
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $50.85
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $11.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

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

Seize the Secrets Seize the Secrets
+16% Synergy $0.06
Victimize Victimize
+15% Synergy $0.56
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $2.73
Dread Return Dread Return
+12% Synergy $0.26
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+12% Synergy $3.36
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+10% Synergy $3.07
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+10% Synergy $0.34
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+8% Synergy $0.23
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+8% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.21
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $0.46
Persist Persist
+6% Synergy $1.32
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+6% Synergy $1.62
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+6% Synergy $6.45
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $5.95
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+6% Synergy $6.02
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+6% Synergy $0.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.30
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.29
Back in Town Back in Town
+5% Synergy $0.80
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $2.49
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+5% Synergy $2.08
Molten Collapse Molten Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mourner's Surprise Mourner's Surprise
+5% Synergy $0.05
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $0.54
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $5.65
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.03
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $10.39
Bribery Bribery
+3% Synergy $5.14
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $113.27
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.36
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+2% Synergy $0.44
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $7.91
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $3.59
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+1% Synergy $7.00
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.61
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $58.30
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.65
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1474.14
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.68
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+24% Synergy $74.99
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+21% Synergy $4.34
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+18% Synergy $0.21
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+17% Synergy $0.17
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+13% Synergy $0.10
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+12% Synergy $4.55
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+9% Synergy $0.51
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.34
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $11.69
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $2.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Intimidation Campaign Intimidation Campaign
+17% Synergy $0.09
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+14% Synergy $0.47
Spatial Binding Spatial Binding
+14% Synergy $0.28
Necromancy Necromancy
+13% Synergy $6.98
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+10% Synergy $6.09
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+8% Synergy $0.39
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.17
Rakish Crew Rakish Crew
+6% Synergy $0.08
Double Down Double Down
+4% Synergy $0.78
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.55
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+4% Synergy $1.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $8.34
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $17.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $48.94
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.01
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $15.42

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+7% Synergy $0.53

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.57
Urborg Urborg
+10% Synergy $10.80
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $19.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.01
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+9% Synergy $12.01
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $6.61
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.41
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+4% Synergy $0.20
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $51.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.71
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $5.43
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+23% Synergy $0.08
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $1.29
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+7% Synergy $0.90
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+7% Synergy $1.32
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+7% Synergy $0.57
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+6% Synergy $1.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.12
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $67.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.69
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $643.42
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $55.47
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $153.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $71.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.54
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $0.76
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.22
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.17
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-9% Synergy $5.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-14% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Soured Springs Soured Springs
+43% Synergy $0.14
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+41% Synergy $0.20
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+41% Synergy $0.64
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+19% Synergy $6.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.64
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $20.14
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+10% Synergy $17.89
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+9% Synergy $8.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $15.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.68
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $24.04
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $13.72
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $22.75
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+4% Synergy $8.98
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $14.78
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $25.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $21.61
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $15.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.24
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+3% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+3% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $24.53
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $15.63
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $13.40
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $29.32
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.54
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $2.60
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
0% Synergy $7.08
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $3.99
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.05
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $3.25
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.06
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy $0.32
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $1.01
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $1.71
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-10% Synergy $0.26
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-10% Synergy $0.38
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-14% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.18

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