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Marchesa, the Black Rose
Price tag $2.61

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

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

#169 Current Rank
#161 Last Week
#148 Past 2 Years

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.

Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+9% Synergy $0.51
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+3% Synergy $17.35
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+1% Synergy $1.13
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+0% Synergy $8.73
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+0% Synergy $3.08

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 $3.95
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+56% Synergy $0.32
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+55% Synergy $4.52
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+54% Synergy $0.32
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+52% Synergy $19.18
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+52% Synergy $3.17
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+51% Synergy $0.29
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+51% Synergy $0.39
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $15.74
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+50% Synergy $3.36

Top Cards

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

Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+46% Synergy $3.04
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+46% Synergy $0.27
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+43% Synergy $0.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+42% Synergy $0.31
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+42% Synergy $5.51
Scorn-Blade Berserker Scorn-Blade Berserker
+41% Synergy $0.33
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+37% Synergy $0.24
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+35% Synergy $12.89
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $0.88
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $17.94
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $37.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $66.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $72.10
The One Ring The One Ring
-7% Synergy $108.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

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

Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+34% Synergy $0.51
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+33% Synergy $0.29
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+31% Synergy $0.52
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+30% Synergy $13.25
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+28% Synergy $2.08
Gev, Scaled Scorch Gev, Scaled Scorch
+27% Synergy $0.35
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+26% Synergy $14.83
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+23% Synergy $0.26
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+23% Synergy $3.83
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+23% Synergy $0.35
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+23% Synergy $26.55
Spark Double Spark Double
+22% Synergy $10.10
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.96
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+21% Synergy $0.93
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+21% Synergy $0.33
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+20% Synergy $2.89
Bloodflow Connoisseur Bloodflow Connoisseur
+19% Synergy $0.25
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+19% Synergy $36.57
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+19% Synergy $4.12
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+18% Synergy $0.33
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+18% Synergy $2.86
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+18% Synergy $2.65
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+16% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+16% Synergy $0.20
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+15% Synergy $1.90
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+15% Synergy $1.60
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+15% Synergy $0.53
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+14% Synergy $6.93
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+14% Synergy $14.35
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+13% Synergy $0.35
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+13% Synergy $0.34
Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+13% Synergy $0.46
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+12% Synergy $0.15
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+12% Synergy $5.60
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+12% Synergy $0.44
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+12% Synergy $0.32
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+12% Synergy $0.32
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+12% Synergy $0.40
Arcbound Worker Arcbound Worker
+11% Synergy $0.33
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+11% Synergy $0.26
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+10% Synergy $0.96
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+10% Synergy $0.34
Arcbound Stinger Arcbound Stinger
+10% Synergy $0.28
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+10% Synergy $0.92
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.43
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+10% Synergy $0.35
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+9% Synergy $0.38
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+9% Synergy $0.33
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+7% Synergy $5.36
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+1% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+28% Synergy $0.51
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+22% Synergy $0.37
Feign Death Feign Death
+12% Synergy $1.13
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+10% Synergy $0.34
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.41
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+10% Synergy $0.28
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy $4.11
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+9% Synergy $0.34
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+8% Synergy $0.31
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+7% Synergy $0.21
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+6% Synergy $0.19
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $2.55
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+6% Synergy $0.55
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $3.47
Nasty End Nasty End
+5% Synergy $0.12
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+5% Synergy $1.73
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.22
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+3% Synergy $0.36
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $14.14
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+0% Synergy $0.25
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+0% Synergy $4.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.82
Terminate Terminate
0% Synergy $0.45
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-2% Synergy $0.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Bedevil Bedevil
-2% Synergy $0.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.00
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $28.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $2.01
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $67.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

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

Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+30% Synergy $0.21
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+19% Synergy $3.20
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+13% Synergy $0.41
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy $1.70
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $5.05
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $16.86
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+11% Synergy $1.00
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+11% Synergy $5.16
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+9% Synergy $0.21
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $9.63
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+8% Synergy $1.55
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+8% Synergy $15.19
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.21
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.99
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+5% Synergy $0.25
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+5% Synergy $0.35
Slave of Bolas Slave of Bolas
+5% Synergy $0.44
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $1.53
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $3.67
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.17
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.34
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $8.19
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $6.25
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $70.05
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $54.81
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+15% Synergy $14.72
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+12% Synergy $17.16
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+10% Synergy $38.18
The Ooze The Ooze
+9% Synergy $4.97
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+6% Synergy $2.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.44
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+4% Synergy $2.36
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+27% Synergy $11.27
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+18% Synergy $0.25
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $30.39
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+15% Synergy $4.74
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+13% Synergy $18.86
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.15
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $6.73
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.09
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $4.22
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $5.91
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+5% Synergy $16.17
Attrition Attrition
+5% Synergy $19.42
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $2.53
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $25.11
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+3% Synergy $1.70
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $2.25
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+2% Synergy $3.05
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $19.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+5% Synergy $0.71

Utility Lands

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

Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+33% Synergy $0.40
High Market High Market
+30% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+28% Synergy $26.74
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.34
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+9% Synergy $0.91
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+9% Synergy $3.01
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.40
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+5% Synergy $4.50
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $2.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $63.55
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $2.62
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+0% Synergy $10.74
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy $40.73
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+0% Synergy $5.34
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+0% Synergy $2.26
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+0% Synergy $0.65
The Black Gate The Black Gate
0% Synergy $8.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.88
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+7% Synergy $2.02
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $1.62
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $2.60
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $3.42
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $2.98
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $1.20
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $4.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.33
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-10% Synergy $8.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+30% Synergy $0.27
Guildmages' Forum Guildmages' Forum
+20% Synergy $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+17% Synergy $0.34
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+16% Synergy $0.97
Underground River Underground River
+15% Synergy $1.47
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $2.00
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $2.00
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $3.35
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.34
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $10.00
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $10.60
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $10.77
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.30
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+3% Synergy $13.76
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $31.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $12.79
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $16.60
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.36
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+1% Synergy $0.37
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $17.33
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+1% Synergy $28.09
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.53
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $34.20
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+0% Synergy $0.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $18.92
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+0% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Training Center Training Center
+0% Synergy $15.71
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+0% Synergy $8.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.82
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.77
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.31
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.71
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $36.04
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.34
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $1.57
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.31
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-5% Synergy $0.35
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.27

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