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Marchesa, the Black Rose
Price tag $1.94

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 16% Theft 8% Reanimator 6% Sacrifice 4% Artifacts 4% Treasure 3% 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

#167 Current Rank
#156 Last Week
#134 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.

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+13% Synergy $1.58
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+3% Synergy $0.79
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+3% Synergy
Shadow Urchin Shadow Urchin
+2% Synergy $0.26
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $16.81

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 $2.32
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+56% Synergy $0.11
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+56% Synergy $1.65
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+54% Synergy $0.26
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+54% Synergy $18.20
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+52% Synergy $3.19
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+52% Synergy $12.30
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+52% Synergy $0.14
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+51% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+51% Synergy $2.77

Top Cards

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

Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+47% Synergy $1.38
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+47% Synergy $0.27
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+45% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.23
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+43% Synergy $3.27
Scorn-Blade Berserker Scorn-Blade Berserker
+42% Synergy $0.13
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+38% Synergy $0.17
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+36% Synergy $10.76
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $12.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.86
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $21.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $53.63
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $98.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $45.55
The One Ring The One Ring
-8% Synergy $99.32
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

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

Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+33% Synergy $0.11
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+32% Synergy $0.36
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+32% Synergy $0.37
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+30% Synergy $13.13
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+30% Synergy $2.28
Gev, Scaled Scorch Gev, Scaled Scorch
+27% Synergy $0.38
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+27% Synergy $13.99
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+25% Synergy $0.12
Spark Double Spark Double
+24% Synergy $11.42
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+24% Synergy $0.63
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+24% Synergy $0.11
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+24% Synergy $13.56
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+22% Synergy $0.22
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+21% Synergy $1.94
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+21% Synergy $1.26
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+21% Synergy $2.64
Bloodflow Connoisseur Bloodflow Connoisseur
+21% Synergy $0.07
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+20% Synergy $30.36
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+20% Synergy $3.42
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+18% Synergy $0.13
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+18% Synergy $2.34
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+17% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+16% Synergy $0.18
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+15% Synergy $1.01
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+14% Synergy $1.61
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+14% Synergy $0.09
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+14% Synergy $0.27
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+14% Synergy $11.65
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+14% Synergy $2.02
Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+14% Synergy $0.27
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+14% Synergy $0.14
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+13% Synergy $5.46
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+12% Synergy $1.69
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.26
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+12% Synergy $0.85
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+12% Synergy $0.23
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+11% Synergy $0.24
Arcbound Worker Arcbound Worker
+11% Synergy $0.25
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+11% Synergy $0.45
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+10% Synergy $0.20
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.34
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+10% Synergy $0.18
Kethek, Crucible Goliath Kethek, Crucible Goliath
+10% Synergy $0.15
Arcbound Stinger Arcbound Stinger
+10% Synergy $0.25
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $2.04
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+9% Synergy $3.36
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+9% Synergy $1.45
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+8% Synergy $0.24
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+7% Synergy $4.52
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 $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+22% Synergy $0.29
Feign Death Feign Death
+13% Synergy $1.02
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+11% Synergy $0.54
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+10% Synergy $0.17
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+10% Synergy $3.59
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.29
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+10% Synergy $0.34
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+9% Synergy $0.41
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+8% Synergy $0.08
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+7% Synergy $0.64
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+7% Synergy $0.11
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+6% Synergy $3.91
Nasty End Nasty End
+6% Synergy $0.09
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $3.97
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+5% Synergy $1.85
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.30
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.14
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.81
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.15
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+1% Synergy $4.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.56
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.65
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $2.26
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.32
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.93
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $21.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $62.01
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.29
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-23% Synergy $4.24

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 $0.11
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+20% Synergy $3.60
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+14% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $11.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $6.86
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy $0.48
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+12% Synergy $3.51
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+11% Synergy $5.60
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+10% Synergy $0.10
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $8.06
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.72
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+8% Synergy $14.75
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+7% Synergy $0.14
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.27
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.65
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+6% Synergy $0.27
Slave of Bolas Slave of Bolas
+5% Synergy $0.39
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+5% Synergy $0.11
Press into Service Press into Service
+5% Synergy $0.05
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+5% Synergy $0.12
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.15
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.42
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.23
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $1.96
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.24
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $6.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.36
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $50.14
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+28% Synergy $50.76
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+17% Synergy $8.54
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+12% Synergy $11.94
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+11% Synergy $29.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.38
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+6% Synergy $2.01
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+5% Synergy $1.28
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

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

Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+28% Synergy $9.48
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.19
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+16% Synergy $3.64
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $26.35
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+13% Synergy $15.50
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.11
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $1.17
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $4.87
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.28
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $4.37
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $26.63
Attrition Attrition
+6% Synergy $19.76
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $1.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $0.95
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $1.86
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+3% Synergy $4.26
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $13.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+6% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+34% Synergy $0.63
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $1.12
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+28% Synergy $22.18
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.19
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+10% Synergy $3.25
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+9% Synergy $1.36
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.26
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+5% Synergy $3.71
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $53.21
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $1.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.94
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.74
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $2.97
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $8.55
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $1.97
The Black Gate The Black Gate
-1% Synergy $14.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $20.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+8% Synergy $2.21
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $4.41
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+5% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $2.52
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $4.51
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.87
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $1.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.17
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-10% Synergy $13.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+31% Synergy $0.11
Guildmages' Forum Guildmages' Forum
+21% Synergy $0.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+18% Synergy $0.25
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+16% Synergy $0.86
Underground River Underground River
+15% Synergy $1.12
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+5% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.15
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $8.70
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $21.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.18
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $2.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $9.01
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $8.90
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+3% Synergy $12.31
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $22.01
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.93
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+2% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.52
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $15.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $16.58
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+1% Synergy $18.51
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $11.91
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $26.24
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+1% Synergy $0.23
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $2.86
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $5.56
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.15
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.19
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $26.93
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-2% Synergy $5.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.23
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $4.97
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-4% Synergy $0.23
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.27
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-7% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.13

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