Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander)

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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion25 decks339 decks
3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Noggle the Mind
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion763 decks1.20K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion625 decks1.08K decks
57%synergy
Twinning Staff
59%inclusion707 decks1.20K decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion755 decks1.20K decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion735 decks1.20K decks
52%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion601 decks1.20K decks
49%synergy
Narset's Reversal
54%inclusion648 decks1.20K decks
49%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion591 decks1.20K decks
47%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion619 decks1.20K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
47%inclusion534 decks1.15K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion607 decks1.20K decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion555 decks1.20K decks
37%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion548 decks1.20K decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion548 decks1.20K decks
27%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion546 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion540 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
44%inclusion531 decks1.20K decks
41%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
44%inclusion523 decks1.20K decks
39%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
43%inclusion518 decks1.20K decks
42%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
42%inclusion508 decks1.20K decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion279 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion163 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion138 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion131 decks1.20K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.7%inclusion93 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion501 decks1.20K decks
40%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
41%inclusion496 decks1.20K decks
40%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
38%inclusion395 decks1.03K decks
37%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion414 decks1.20K decks
27%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion306 decks1.14K decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion300 decks1.20K decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion284 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion229 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion205 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
19%inclusion223 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
16%inclusion197 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion197 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
16%inclusion197 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion99 decks651 decks
14%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion181 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion176 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion125 decks877 decks
11%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
13%inclusion160 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion142 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion136 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion125 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion121 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.3%inclusion101 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.0%inclusion108 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.7%inclusion100 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.6%inclusion103 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
8.5%inclusion102 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
7.7%inclusion93 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Echo Mage
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.4%inclusion37 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.20K decks
-6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.0%inclusion38 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.0%inclusion84 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.5%inclusion67 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.2%inclusion74 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
40%inclusion485 decks1.20K decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion484 decks1.20K decks
38%synergy
Display of Power
40%inclusion481 decks1.20K decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion452 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion417 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Wild Ricochet
34%inclusion407 decks1.20K decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion403 decks1.20K decks
-11%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion373 decks1.20K decks
31%synergy
Twincast
31%inclusion371 decks1.20K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion363 decks1.20K decks
21%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion328 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion307 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion271 decks1.20K decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion268 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion268 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
21%inclusion247 decks1.20K decks
20%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion244 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion235 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion234 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion222 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion222 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion217 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion207 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion186 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion180 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion178 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion176 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion176 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion138 decks948 decks
2%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion166 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion163 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Transforming Flourish
13%inclusion81 decks648 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion145 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion137 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion135 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion111 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion94 decks953 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion106 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
8.9%inclusion107 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion106 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Fury Storm
8.6%inclusion103 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Radiate
7.2%inclusion86 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.2%inclusion86 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
6.9%inclusion83 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
37%inclusion440 decks1.20K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
36%inclusion428 decks1.20K decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion390 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion366 decks1.20K decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion351 decks1.20K decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion348 decks1.20K decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion341 decks1.20K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion340 decks1.20K decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion288 decks1.20K decks
23%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion277 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion241 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion239 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion236 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion226 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Flawless Forgery
18%inclusion213 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion205 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion166 decks1.20K decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion163 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion122 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion115 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion110 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Confluence
9.0%inclusion108 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
8.9%inclusion77 decks867 decks
7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.7%inclusion105 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.4%inclusion101 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.2%inclusion98 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.1%inclusion97 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.6%inclusion91 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.7%inclusion81 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Spelltwine
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.20K decks
-18%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.20K decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion46 decks868 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion401 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion321 decks1.20K decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion150 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion143 decks1.20K decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion140 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion135 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion120 decks1.20K decks
-16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.3%inclusion60 decks648 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.5%inclusion88 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Mirari
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Hive Mind
23%inclusion276 decks1.20K decks
22%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion249 decks1.20K decks
21%synergy
Storm of Saruman
21%inclusion249 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Curse of Echoes
18%inclusion215 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion205 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion120 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.8%inclusion85 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.0%inclusion84 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.2%inclusion74 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
-5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
27%inclusion321 decks1.20K decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion257 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion219 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion98 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion503 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion273 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion262 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
16%inclusion172 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion153 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion127 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion120 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion118 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion105 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion31 decks526 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.04K decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion974 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion572 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion506 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion505 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion481 decks1.20K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion417 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion393 decks1.20K decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion340 decks1.20K decks
-15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
24%inclusion292 decks1.20K decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion261 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion224 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion188 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion143 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.7%inclusion54 decks942 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.17K decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.17K decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.14K decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.08K decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion793 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion698 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion606 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion579 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion579 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion565 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion495 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion470 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion457 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion457 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion441 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion436 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion427 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion424 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion396 decks1.20K decks
24%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion387 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion353 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion345 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion334 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion317 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion294 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion261 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion264 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion259 decks1.20K decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion258 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion256 decks1.20K decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion246 decks1.20K decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion245 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion236 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion219 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion219 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion212 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion210 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion209 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion200 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion200 decks1.20K decks
-11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion199 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion182 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion178 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion150 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion145 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion127 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion125 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion111 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.5%inclusion114 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.3%inclusion101 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy