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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion25 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
2.4%inclusion5 decks212 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion766 decks1.21K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion629 decks1.08K decks
57%synergy
Twinning Staff
59%inclusion711 decks1.21K decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion755 decks1.21K decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion737 decks1.21K decks
52%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion606 decks1.21K decks
49%synergy
Narset's Reversal
54%inclusion651 decks1.21K decks
49%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
52%inclusion623 decks1.21K decks
47%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion593 decks1.21K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
47%inclusion539 decks1.15K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion607 decks1.21K decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion557 decks1.21K decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion550 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion547 decks1.21K decks
43%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion547 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion539 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
44%inclusion535 decks1.21K decks
41%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
43%inclusion523 decks1.21K decks
39%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
43%inclusion515 decks1.21K decks
42%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
42%inclusion511 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion278 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion162 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion136 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion130 decks1.21K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.7%inclusion93 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion505 decks1.21K decks
40%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
41%inclusion499 decks1.21K decks
40%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
38%inclusion397 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion412 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion306 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion299 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion283 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion230 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion208 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion222 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion200 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
16%inclusion198 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion197 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion100 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion182 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion177 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion125 decks886 decks
11%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
13%inclusion161 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion142 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion137 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion124 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion122 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.0%inclusion109 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.6%inclusion100 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.5%inclusion103 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
8.5%inclusion102 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
7.8%inclusion94 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.5%inclusion91 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Echo Mage
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.2%inclusion37 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
-6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.0%inclusion84 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.9%inclusion38 decks553 decks
-1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.6%inclusion80 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.5%inclusion67 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.0%inclusion73 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
40%inclusion487 decks1.21K decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion483 decks1.21K decks
38%synergy
Display of Power
40%inclusion479 decks1.21K decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion453 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion416 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
34%inclusion410 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion403 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion377 decks1.21K decks
31%synergy
Twincast
31%inclusion375 decks1.21K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion364 decks1.21K decks
21%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion330 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion307 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion272 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion271 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion268 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
See Double
21%inclusion249 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion245 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion236 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion234 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion222 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion222 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion217 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion207 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion185 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion181 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion178 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion177 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion175 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion138 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion166 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion164 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Transforming Flourish
13%inclusion84 decks658 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion146 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion137 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion135 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion113 decks1.11K decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion95 decks962 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion107 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.1%inclusion110 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion106 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion96 decks1.11K decks
0%synergy
Fury Storm
8.5%inclusion103 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.11K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Radiate
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
6.9%inclusion83 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
36%inclusion439 decks1.21K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
35%inclusion427 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion391 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion369 decks1.21K decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion351 decks1.21K decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion346 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion342 decks1.21K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion338 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion290 decks1.20K decks
23%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion276 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion241 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion240 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion237 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion224 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Flawless Forgery
18%inclusion214 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion204 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion167 decks1.21K decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion163 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion125 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion115 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion110 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.9%inclusion108 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
8.8%inclusion77 decks876 decks
7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.7%inclusion105 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.1%inclusion98 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.7%inclusion81 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Spelltwine
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
-18%synergy
Painful Truths
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.0%inclusion73 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.2%inclusion46 decks877 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion402 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion323 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion150 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion142 decks1.21K decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion140 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion137 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion119 decks1.21K decks
-17%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.3%inclusion61 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.5%inclusion89 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Mirari
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Hive Mind
23%inclusion277 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion249 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
Storm of Saruman
20%inclusion247 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Curse of Echoes
18%inclusion216 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion205 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion120 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion68 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
27%inclusion322 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion261 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion221 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion99 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion505 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion273 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion263 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
16%inclusion175 decks1.08K decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion154 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion126 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion120 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion118 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.6%inclusion104 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.1%inclusion33 decks537 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.04K decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion979 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion574 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion508 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion507 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion483 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion420 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion395 decks1.21K decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion342 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
24%inclusion293 decks1.21K decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion261 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion225 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion191 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion144 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion113 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.7%inclusion54 decks951 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.18K decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.17K decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.15K decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.09K decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion798 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion700 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion607 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion580 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion580 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion567 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion496 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion470 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion457 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion456 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion442 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion436 decks1.21K decks
-8%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion427 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion424 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion396 decks1.21K decks
24%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion384 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion354 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion346 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion334 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion319 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion296 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion263 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion264 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion259 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion258 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion256 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion246 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion242 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion236 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion220 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion218 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion213 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion209 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion209 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion202 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion201 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion198 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion184 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion180 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion149 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion145 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion127 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion125 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion113 decks1.11K decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.4%inclusion114 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy