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Marchesa, the Black Rose
Price tag $2.32

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 31% Aristocrats 17% Theft 8% Reanimator 6% Artifacts 4% Sacrifice 4% Treasure 4% Aggro 2% Combo 2% Modular 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

#158 Current Rank
#148 Last Week
#124 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Marchesa, the Black Rose.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Marchesa, the Black Rose decks.

Fire Nation Salvagers Fire Nation Salvagers
+2% Synergy $0.26
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+1% Synergy $0.53
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-5% Synergy $34.04
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-7% Synergy $8.84
Azula, Cunning Usurper Azula, Cunning Usurper
-8% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Marchesa, the Black Rose's abilities and overall game plan.

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+64% Synergy $2.24
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+56% Synergy $0.12
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+55% Synergy $2.36
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+54% Synergy $17.83
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+54% Synergy $0.19
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+52% Synergy $3.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+52% Synergy $6.31
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+51% Synergy $0.15
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+51% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+51% Synergy $2.83

Top Cards

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

Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+47% Synergy $0.19
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+46% Synergy $0.99
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+45% Synergy $0.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.20
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+43% Synergy $3.32
Scorn-Blade Berserker Scorn-Blade Berserker
+42% Synergy $0.10
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+38% Synergy $0.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+14% Synergy $1.53
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.38
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $12.34
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $20.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $49.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $57.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $89.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.58
The One Ring The One Ring
-8% Synergy $91.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $30.76

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Marchesa, the Black Rose's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+35% Synergy $9.17
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+32% Synergy $0.09
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+32% Synergy $0.31
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+31% Synergy $0.25
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+30% Synergy $12.91
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+30% Synergy $0.56
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+27% Synergy $13.91
Gev, Scaled Scorch Gev, Scaled Scorch
+27% Synergy $0.34
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+26% Synergy $0.12
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+24% Synergy $0.42
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+24% Synergy $0.13
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+24% Synergy $10.52
Spark Double Spark Double
+23% Synergy $10.98
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+22% Synergy $0.22
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+21% Synergy $1.98
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+21% Synergy $1.54
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+21% Synergy $1.78
Bloodflow Connoisseur Bloodflow Connoisseur
+21% Synergy $0.09
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+20% Synergy $2.85
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+19% Synergy $16.05
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+18% Synergy $0.36
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+18% Synergy $1.72
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+18% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+16% Synergy $0.26
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+15% Synergy $0.53
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+15% Synergy $0.21
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+14% Synergy $1.23
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+14% Synergy $0.20
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+14% Synergy $10.96
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+14% Synergy $1.41
Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+14% Synergy $0.27
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+14% Synergy $0.20
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+13% Synergy $5.58
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+12% Synergy $1.54
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.20
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+12% Synergy $0.87
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+12% Synergy $0.29
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+11% Synergy $0.21
Arcbound Worker Arcbound Worker
+11% Synergy $0.25
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+11% Synergy $0.48
Kethek, Crucible Goliath Kethek, Crucible Goliath
+11% Synergy $0.11
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+10% Synergy $0.18
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.36
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+10% Synergy $0.14
Arcbound Stinger Arcbound Stinger
+10% Synergy $0.21
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+10% Synergy $3.43
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $2.04
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+9% Synergy $1.19
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+7% Synergy $3.82
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+2% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Marchesa, the Black Rose safe.

Village Rites Village Rites
+28% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+22% Synergy $0.24
Feign Death Feign Death
+13% Synergy $0.73
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+11% Synergy $0.45
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+10% Synergy $0.12
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+10% Synergy $2.28
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.24
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+10% Synergy $0.34
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+9% Synergy $0.47
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+8% Synergy $0.07
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+7% Synergy $0.59
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+7% Synergy $0.15
Nasty End Nasty End
+6% Synergy $0.07
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $4.44
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $3.23
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+5% Synergy $0.21
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+5% Synergy $1.79
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.25
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.43
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.63
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.82
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.50
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.83
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.23
Bedevil Bedevil
-4% Synergy $0.53
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.89
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $48.80
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-23% Synergy $3.45

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Marchesa, the Black Rose's game plan and control the board.

Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+31% Synergy $0.09
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+21% Synergy $5.41
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+15% Synergy $0.22
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy $0.35
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $10.32
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+12% Synergy $3.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $6.57
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+11% Synergy $4.93
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+10% Synergy $0.09
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $8.08
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+9% Synergy $15.95
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.63
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+8% Synergy $0.13
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $16.94
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+6% Synergy $0.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.26
Slave of Bolas Slave of Bolas
+5% Synergy $0.35
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+5% Synergy $0.11
Press into Service Press into Service
+5% Synergy $0.04
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+5% Synergy $0.21
Hijack Hijack
+5% Synergy $0.06
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.17
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+4% Synergy $2.19
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.46
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.13
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $1.17
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $42.90
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $3.20
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $51.84
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+18% Synergy $6.57
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+12% Synergy $10.45
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+11% Synergy $27.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.86
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+6% Synergy $1.63
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+5% Synergy $1.60
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.19

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Marchesa, the Black Rose's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+28% Synergy $8.35
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.17
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+16% Synergy $4.19
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $22.82
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+13% Synergy $14.18
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+9% Synergy $0.20
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $2.06
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $4.35
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.36
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $14.95
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $3.65
Attrition Attrition
+5% Synergy $19.89
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.95
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+5% Synergy $3.28
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.07
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $1.65
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+3% Synergy $3.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $11.71
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Marchesa, the Black Rose to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+6% Synergy $0.72

Utility Lands

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

Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+34% Synergy $0.76
High Market High Market
+30% Synergy $1.16
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+27% Synergy $18.55
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.17
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $2.77
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+9% Synergy $1.61
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.28
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+5% Synergy $3.51
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $46.26
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $1.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.63
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $34.91
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $2.22
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.14
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $2.63
The Black Gate The Black Gate
-1% Synergy $11.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+7% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $2.87
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+5% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $1.58
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $2.18
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.59
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.92
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.22
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-11% Synergy $12.69

Lands

The mana base foundation for Marchesa, the Black Rose decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+32% Synergy $0.12
Guildmages' Forum Guildmages' Forum
+22% Synergy $0.25
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+18% Synergy $0.21
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+16% Synergy $0.54
Underground River Underground River
+15% Synergy $0.96
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+5% Synergy $0.41
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.10
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $17.41
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $20.01
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.17
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $2.18
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $7.07
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $16.93
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+3% Synergy $9.80
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $18.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.69
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.35
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.78
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+1% Synergy $0.29
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.86
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $14.85
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+1% Synergy $17.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+1% Synergy $0.19
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $23.77
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.20
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.83
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $10.95
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $5.51
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.15
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
0% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.14
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $4.95
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $25.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.11
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $4.05
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.23
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-5% Synergy $0.22
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.26
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-7% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16

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