Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander)

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
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MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion862 decks1.37K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion770 decks1.34K decks
57%synergy
Twinning Staff
58%inclusion789 decks1.37K decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion864 decks1.37K decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion852 decks1.37K decks
52%synergy
Narset's Reversal
55%inclusion758 decks1.37K decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
49%inclusion673 decks1.37K decks
49%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion701 decks1.37K decks
47%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion666 decks1.37K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
49%inclusion666 decks1.37K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion660 decks1.37K decks
40%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion634 decks1.37K decks
44%synergy
Reverberate
46%inclusion624 decks1.37K decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
45%inclusion619 decks1.37K decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion615 decks1.37K decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion609 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion606 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
43%inclusion592 decks1.37K decks
38%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
42%inclusion577 decks1.37K decks
41%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
42%inclusion573 decks1.37K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion315 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion171 decks1.37K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion149 decks1.37K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion140 decks1.37K decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.5%inclusion103 decks1.37K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion89 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.3%inclusion73 decks1.37K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion570 decks1.37K decks
40%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
41%inclusion566 decks1.37K decks
32%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
40%inclusion519 decks1.29K decks
39%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
35%inclusion473 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
28%inclusion376 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion321 decks1.29K decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion320 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion304 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion81 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion258 decks1.33K decks
19%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion237 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion235 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion222 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
15%inclusion211 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion134 decks919 decks
14%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion199 decks1.37K decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion165 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
13%inclusion182 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion171 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
12%inclusion170 decks1.37K decks
12%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
12%inclusion62 decks500 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion144 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion145 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion139 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
10%inclusion36 decks366 decks
9%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.4%inclusion129 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.2%inclusion126 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.6%inclusion118 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.3%inclusion114 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Radiant Performer
8.3%inclusion114 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.1%inclusion111 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.1%inclusion110 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.6%inclusion98 decks1.29K decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.4%inclusion60 decks815 decks
-1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.2%inclusion93 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.1%inclusion55 decks778 decks
7%synergy
Echo Mage
7.0%inclusion96 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.9%inclusion94 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.7%inclusion91 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.4%inclusion88 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion86 decks1.37K decks
-6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.3%inclusion86 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.9%inclusion81 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.7%inclusion78 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion557 decks1.37K decks
39%synergy
Display of Power
40%inclusion551 decks1.37K decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion513 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion457 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion444 decks1.37K decks
-12%synergy
Wild Ricochet
32%inclusion440 decks1.37K decks
32%synergy
Twincast
32%inclusion438 decks1.37K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion429 decks1.37K decks
21%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion420 decks1.37K decks
30%synergy
Big Score
29%inclusion401 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion344 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion327 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion315 decks1.37K decks
18%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion301 decks1.37K decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion290 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion278 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion277 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion265 decks1.37K decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion264 decks1.37K decks
-11%synergy
Teach by Example
19%inclusion257 decks1.37K decks
18%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion246 decks1.37K decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion227 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion209 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion207 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion206 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion134 decks917 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion197 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion173 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion195 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion192 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion187 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion178 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion157 decks1.37K decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion153 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Insidious Will
10%inclusion140 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion132 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion130 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion116 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.4%inclusion128 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.2%inclusion126 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion122 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.9%inclusion121 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.8%inclusion107 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Fury Storm
7.8%inclusion106 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.5%inclusion103 decks1.37K decks
-8%synergy
Radiate
7.1%inclusion97 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion96 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.0%inclusion96 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.1%inclusion84 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Audacious Swap
5.9%inclusion81 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
36%inclusion494 decks1.37K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
35%inclusion472 decks1.37K decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion430 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion422 decks1.37K decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion403 decks1.37K decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion382 decks1.37K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion377 decks1.37K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion367 decks1.37K decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
23%inclusion313 decks1.37K decks
22%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion299 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion282 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion277 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion270 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion259 decks1.37K decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion244 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Flawless Forgery
17%inclusion229 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion196 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion188 decks1.37K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion157 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion134 decks1.37K decks
-6%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion133 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
9.4%inclusion128 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.9%inclusion121 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.6%inclusion118 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.6%inclusion117 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.5%inclusion116 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Dream Harvest
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
8.2%inclusion93 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.1%inclusion110 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.9%inclusion108 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion105 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.2%inclusion99 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.2%inclusion98 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.0%inclusion96 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.0%inclusion95 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.7%inclusion91 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion88 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.4%inclusion88 decks1.37K decks
-18%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.1%inclusion83 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.8%inclusion79 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion77 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Clone Legion
5.6%inclusion77 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.3%inclusion73 decks1.37K decks
-15%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.3%inclusion73 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.1%inclusion70 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
32%inclusion442 decks1.37K decks
31%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
25%inclusion336 decks1.37K decks
23%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion175 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion168 decks1.37K decks
-17%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion153 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion145 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion138 decks1.37K decks
-16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.8%inclusion81 decks917 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Mirari
7.8%inclusion106 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.2%inclusion99 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.6%inclusion77 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
41%inclusion562 decks1.37K decks
40%synergy
Hive Mind
23%inclusion314 decks1.37K decks
22%synergy
Dual Casting
22%inclusion296 decks1.37K decks
21%synergy
Storm of Saruman
18%inclusion250 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion241 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Curse of Echoes
16%inclusion225 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion132 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion89 decks1.37K decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.4%inclusion88 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.5%inclusion75 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.4%inclusion74 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion69 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
25%inclusion340 decks1.37K decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion293 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion240 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.3%inclusion120 decks1.29K decks
8%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.1%inclusion69 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion577 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion330 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion315 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Sunken Palace
17%inclusion223 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion183 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion142 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion138 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion127 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion125 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.6%inclusion53 decks800 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion1.17K decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion1.10K decks1.37K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion637 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion561 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion554 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion552 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion468 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion464 decks1.37K decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion413 decks1.37K decks
-13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
23%inclusion313 decks1.37K decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion295 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion219 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion214 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion158 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.2%inclusion125 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion47 decks624 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion92 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.33K decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.33K decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.30K decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.23K decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion874 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion804 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion698 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion693 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion647 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion630 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion598 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion551 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion543 decks1.37K decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion533 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion529 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion524 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion509 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion495 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion414 decks1.37K decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion413 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion410 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion394 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion379 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion369 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion344 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion321 decks1.37K decks
-12%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion313 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion316 decks1.37K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion305 decks1.37K decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion281 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion279 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion275 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion265 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion253 decks1.37K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion247 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion235 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion235 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion232 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion225 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion219 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
16%inclusion215 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion197 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion191 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion169 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion153 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion153 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion152 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion150 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion144 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion139 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy