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Marchesa, the Black Rose
Price tag $1.83

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 32% Aristocrats 17% Theft 10% Treasure 5% Artifacts 4% Reanimator 4% Sacrifice 4% Pirates 2% Aggro 2% Wizards 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#137 Current Rank
#146 Last Week
#108 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.

Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+5% Synergy $33.96
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
+3% Synergy $2.39
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $2.07
Solar Array Solar Array
+2% Synergy
Kefka, Court Mage Kefka, Ruler of Ruin Kefka, Court Mage
+1% Synergy $5.21

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 $2.91
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+55% Synergy $1.96
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+55% Synergy $0.12
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+54% Synergy $0.38
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+53% Synergy $10.44
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+53% Synergy $2.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+52% Synergy $7.48
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+51% Synergy $2.97
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+51% Synergy $0.43
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+50% Synergy $0.19

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
+48% Synergy $0.21
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+46% Synergy $0.67
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+45% Synergy $0.85
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+44% Synergy $4.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+42% Synergy $0.25
Scorn-Blade Berserker Scorn-Blade Berserker
+42% Synergy $0.09
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+39% Synergy $0.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.00
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $2.01
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $1.00

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $11.22
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $17.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $50.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $49.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $57.72
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.56
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $52.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $111.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $44.64
The One Ring The One Ring
-8% Synergy $64.49

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 $8.45
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+32% Synergy $0.25
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+32% Synergy $0.14
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+31% Synergy $0.51
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+30% Synergy $12.95
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+30% Synergy $0.48
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+28% Synergy $0.12
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+27% Synergy $16.03
Gev, Scaled Scorch Gev, Scaled Scorch
+27% Synergy $0.42
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+25% Synergy $0.26
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+24% Synergy $0.13
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+24% Synergy $9.81
Spark Double Spark Double
+23% Synergy $6.19
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+23% Synergy $0.21
Bloodflow Connoisseur Bloodflow Connoisseur
+23% Synergy $0.08
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+22% Synergy $1.86
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+22% Synergy $1.48
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+21% Synergy $5.00
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+21% Synergy $1.31
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+19% Synergy $14.92
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+19% Synergy $0.23
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+18% Synergy $0.32
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+17% Synergy $0.90
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+17% Synergy $0.32
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+16% Synergy $0.23
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+15% Synergy $0.99
Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+15% Synergy $0.28
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+15% Synergy $0.21
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+14% Synergy $0.24
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+13% Synergy $9.84
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+13% Synergy $1.21
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.31
Kethek, Crucible Goliath Kethek, Crucible Goliath
+13% Synergy $0.15
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+12% Synergy $1.25
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+12% Synergy $0.18
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+12% Synergy $5.24
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+11% Synergy $0.16
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+10% Synergy $0.19
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.35
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+10% Synergy $7.08
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+10% Synergy $0.84
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+10% Synergy $0.84
Arcbound Worker Arcbound Worker
+10% Synergy $0.24
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+10% Synergy $0.66
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+9% Synergy $0.27
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+9% Synergy $4.31
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+8% Synergy $4.61
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+8% Synergy $2.62
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+7% Synergy $5.53
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+2% Synergy $0.16

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+28% Synergy $0.21
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+20% Synergy $0.41
Feign Death Feign Death
+13% Synergy $0.87
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+12% Synergy $0.64
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+11% Synergy $0.41
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.22
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy $2.03
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+9% Synergy $0.13
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+8% Synergy $0.57
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+8% Synergy $0.47
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+7% Synergy $0.05
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+7% Synergy $0.11
Nasty End Nasty End
+6% Synergy $0.10
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $3.60
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $2.64
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+5% Synergy $0.37
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+5% Synergy $0.14
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+5% Synergy $3.00
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.99
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.24
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
0% Synergy $4.14
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $41.85
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.72
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $10.79
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $16.79
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.34
Bedevil Bedevil
-6% Synergy $0.59
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.87
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-20% Synergy $2.96

Sorceries

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

Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+33% Synergy $0.17
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+22% Synergy $3.33
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+17% Synergy $0.17
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy $0.45
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $10.00
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+11% Synergy $0.06
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+11% Synergy $7.51
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $5.17
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+10% Synergy $4.19
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+10% Synergy $0.50
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $6.18
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+9% Synergy $3.85
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+8% Synergy $0.16
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+7% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.62
Slave of Bolas Slave of Bolas
+6% Synergy $0.37
Press into Service Press into Service
+6% Synergy $0.03
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+6% Synergy $0.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.68
Hijack Hijack
+5% Synergy $0.07
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+5% Synergy $2.48
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+5% Synergy $0.11
Wrangle Wrangle
+5% Synergy $0.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.36
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.56
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+3% Synergy $0.30
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.91
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.80
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $7.32
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $26.47
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $39.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $5.00
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $53.79
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+18% Synergy $7.30
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+12% Synergy $10.98
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+11% Synergy $42.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.38
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+6% Synergy $1.87
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+6% Synergy $1.19
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

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

Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+27% Synergy $4.31
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.18
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+17% Synergy $2.50
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+14% Synergy $16.64
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+14% Synergy $13.68
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+10% Synergy $8.13
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+9% Synergy $0.17
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $0.74
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $7.85
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $3.48
Attrition Attrition
+6% Synergy $18.96
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $1.62
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $2.91
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+5% Synergy $0.51
Shifting Shadow Shifting Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.15
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.36
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+3% Synergy $0.86
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $2.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $15.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Marchesa, the Black Rose 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.

Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+35% Synergy $0.35
High Market High Market
+30% Synergy $5.40
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+26% Synergy $17.69
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.26
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $2.00
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+10% Synergy $0.83
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.29
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.75
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $48.60
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.00
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $6.60
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $1.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $39.08
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $1.94
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $3.38
The Black Gate The Black Gate
-1% Synergy $6.83
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $17.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+8% Synergy $1.90
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+6% Synergy $0.80
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+5% Synergy $1.29
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.73
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $0.97
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $0.45
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $2.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.01
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.25
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-12% Synergy $4.74

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+33% Synergy $0.18
Guildmages' Forum Guildmages' Forum
+23% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+19% Synergy $0.53
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+15% Synergy $1.50
Underground River Underground River
+14% Synergy $1.45
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+5% Synergy $3.59
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.05
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+4% Synergy $13.09
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $15.02
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $17.02
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $15.16
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+3% Synergy $8.02
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $5.09
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $13.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.28
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $29.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $11.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $14.44
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.27
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $8.02
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $1.00
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $1.04
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $10.06
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $15.35
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
0% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
0% Synergy $0.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.19
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
0% Synergy $0.24
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-1% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $1.00
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-1% Synergy $1.67
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $23.09
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $4.04
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
-1% Synergy $0.32
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-2% Synergy $3.14
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $2.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.13
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.28
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.35
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.23
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-9% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.16

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