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Marchesa, Dealer of Death
Price tag $0.09

Legendary CreatureHuman Rogue

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

Playstyle & Strategy

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

#331 Current Rank
#323 Last Week
#370 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
+6% Synergy $2.05
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy $17.40
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.36
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $2.64
Oscorp Industries Oscorp Industries
-8% Synergy $0.88

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
+59% Synergy $0.49
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+43% Synergy $4.28
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+36% Synergy $0.09
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+34% Synergy $3.38
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+34% Synergy $0.12
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+32% Synergy $0.10
Reanimate Reanimate
+32% Synergy $5.34
Snap Snap
+31% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+28% Synergy $1.01
Abrade Abrade
+28% Synergy $0.18

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 $7.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+20% Synergy $1.46
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+17% Synergy $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.22
Terminate Terminate
+10% Synergy $0.77
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.59
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.82
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.51
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
+9% Synergy $29.72
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+9% Synergy $28.80
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+8% Synergy $8.85
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $44.28
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $19.69
Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $64.39
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $17.50
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $110.22
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+2% Synergy $478.33
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $719.33

Creatures

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

Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+27% Synergy $3.79
Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+26% Synergy $0.13
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+23% Synergy $1.07
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+22% Synergy $1.77
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+22% Synergy $0.11
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+22% Synergy $0.11
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+20% Synergy $0.25
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+19% Synergy $0.16
Servant of the Stinger Servant of the Stinger
+18% Synergy $0.11
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+18% Synergy $1.43
Spellskite Spellskite
+17% Synergy $9.15
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+16% Synergy $21.80
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+16% Synergy $0.13
Nimble Brigand Nimble Brigand
+15% Synergy $0.05
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+15% Synergy $11.65
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+14% Synergy $9.87
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+13% Synergy $5.20
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+13% Synergy $6.30
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+13% Synergy $0.61
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+13% Synergy $0.11
Blood Hustler Blood Hustler
+13% Synergy $0.12
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+12% Synergy $3.66
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+11% Synergy $7.09
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.30
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+11% Synergy $4.17
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+10% Synergy $5.21
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $0.77
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.57
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy $1.97
Marauding Sphinx Marauding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.07
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+8% Synergy $1.04
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.39
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+8% Synergy $11.97
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+8% Synergy $0.11
Deadeye Duelist Deadeye Duelist
+8% Synergy $0.04
Lord Xander, the Collector Lord Xander, the Collector
+7% Synergy $1.19
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+7% Synergy $2.09
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.05
Hellspur Posse Boss Hellspur Posse Boss
+7% Synergy $0.23
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+6% Synergy $15.61
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
+4% Synergy $0.09
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+3% Synergy $0.29
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+2% Synergy $12.22
Anger Anger
+1% Synergy $1.49
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $1.98
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
0% Synergy $31.45
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy $5.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+23% Synergy $0.49
Pongify Pongify
+16% Synergy $1.82
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+15% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+14% Synergy $18.95
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+14% Synergy $1.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $8.07
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+12% Synergy $0.20
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+12% Synergy $4.17
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+12% Synergy $0.11
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $8.52
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+11% Synergy $2.54
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+11% Synergy $0.74
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $1.50
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+10% Synergy $0.48
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.83
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+9% Synergy $0.17
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.03
Bedevil Bedevil
+8% Synergy $0.34
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+8% Synergy $1.26
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $2.25
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $5.07
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+8% Synergy $0.23
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $52.71
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.24
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $16.95
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+7% Synergy $1.26
Dismember Dismember
+7% Synergy $5.87
Tyrant's Scorn Tyrant's Scorn
+7% Synergy $0.11
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.59
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+6% Synergy $13.64
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+6% Synergy $0.71
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $9.65
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $47.01
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $3.71
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.40
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $8.04
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $14.60
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+4% Synergy $6.72
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $46.95
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+3% Synergy $10.95
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $23.69
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $10.56
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $18.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $44.75
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $15.67
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.07
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $54.04
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.35

Sorceries

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

Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.48
Seize the Secrets Seize the Secrets
+16% Synergy $0.07
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+13% Synergy $3.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $4.78
Dread Return Dread Return
+12% Synergy $0.31
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+10% Synergy $3.45
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+10% Synergy $0.22
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+8% Synergy $0.24
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+8% Synergy $0.09
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.24
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+7% Synergy $6.98
Persist Persist
+6% Synergy $2.48
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+6% Synergy $2.34
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $0.44
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $7.21
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+6% Synergy $6.39
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+6% Synergy $0.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.21
Back in Town Back in Town
+5% Synergy $0.71
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $2.12
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+5% Synergy $0.94
Molten Collapse Molten Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mourner's Surprise Mourner's Surprise
+5% Synergy $0.04
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.95
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $0.54
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $5.70
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.02
Bribery Bribery
+3% Synergy $5.63
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+3% Synergy $0.61
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.45
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $8.81
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+2% Synergy $0.52
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $124.90
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+1% Synergy $7.53
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $11.61
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.95
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.70
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $19.28
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $48.88
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-3% Synergy $1486.43
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+26% Synergy $51.15
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+22% Synergy $2.15
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+19% Synergy $0.28
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+17% Synergy $0.20
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+13% Synergy $0.12
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+11% Synergy $4.35
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.84
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+8% Synergy $0.28
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $14.83
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $3.69
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $75.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.22

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
+15% Synergy $0.30
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+14% Synergy $0.45
Necromancy Necromancy
+13% Synergy $8.18
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+11% Synergy $6.85
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+8% Synergy $0.31
Rakish Crew Rakish Crew
+6% Synergy $0.10
Double Down Double Down
+5% Synergy $0.57
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $1.55
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.78
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+4% Synergy $3.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $10.57
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $50.96
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $17.41
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $2.32
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $11.95

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+8% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+15% Synergy $0.94
Urborg Urborg
+10% Synergy $11.78
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.58
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+9% Synergy $12.02
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $18.48
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $6.87
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.64
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.18
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $46.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $6.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $48.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.03
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 $0.06
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $2.05
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+8% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+6% Synergy $1.69
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+5% Synergy $2.67
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+4% Synergy $1.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $62.61
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $26.65
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $38.46
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $181.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.48
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $78.39
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.49
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $0.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.48
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.19
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-9% Synergy $7.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-13% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Soured Springs Soured Springs
+42% Synergy $0.15
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+41% Synergy $0.12
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+41% Synergy $0.51
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+20% Synergy $7.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $8.07
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $20.31
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+10% Synergy $14.63
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+9% Synergy $9.65
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.83
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.57
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $15.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $13.01
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $23.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $17.00
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $21.72
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $7.26
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $17.69
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.96
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $18.62
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.28
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $18.07
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+1% Synergy $8.37
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $19.46
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $3.50
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.91
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $24.27
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.38
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $4.64
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $0.55
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $1.38
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $0.80
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-4% Synergy $0.26
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-4% Synergy $0.80
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.15
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.26
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-9% Synergy $0.21
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-13% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.16

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