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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.3%inclusion3 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
1.6%inclusion2 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Shredder's Revenge
1.5%inclusion2 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
0.9%inclusion2 decks212 decks
1%synergy
TCRI Building
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion831 decks1.31K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion724 decks1.25K decks
57%synergy
Twinning Staff
58%inclusion756 decks1.31K decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion824 decks1.31K decks
52%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion806 decks1.31K decks
52%synergy
Narset's Reversal
55%inclusion728 decks1.31K decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion655 decks1.31K decks
49%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion641 decks1.31K decks
47%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion670 decks1.31K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
48%inclusion626 decks1.31K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion646 decks1.31K decks
41%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion605 decks1.31K decks
43%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion603 decks1.31K decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion596 decks1.31K decks
26%synergy
Reverberate
45%inclusion595 decks1.31K decks
42%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion594 decks1.31K decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion582 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
43%inclusion570 decks1.31K decks
38%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
42%inclusion552 decks1.31K decks
33%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
42%inclusion549 decks1.31K decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion304 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion170 decks1.31K decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion148 decks1.31K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion141 decks1.31K decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.9%inclusion103 decks1.31K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.4%inclusion84 decks1.31K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.31K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
41%inclusion544 decks1.31K decks
41%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
41%inclusion543 decks1.31K decks
39%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
39%inclusion473 decks1.20K decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion451 decks1.31K decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion353 decks1.31K decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion309 decks1.31K decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion280 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion304 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
20%inclusion245 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
18%inclusion234 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion233 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
16%inclusion211 decks1.31K decks
15%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion207 decks1.31K decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion123 decks824 decks
14%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion191 decks1.31K decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion148 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
13%inclusion176 decks1.31K decks
13%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
13%inclusion168 decks1.31K decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion156 decks1.26K decks
9%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
12%inclusion47 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion131 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion137 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion129 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion125 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.1%inclusion120 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.6%inclusion113 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
8.2%inclusion108 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.2%inclusion108 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.1%inclusion58 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.0%inclusion105 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Echo Mage
7.5%inclusion98 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.4%inclusion88 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.2%inclusion95 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.0%inclusion48 decks682 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.0%inclusion84 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.31K decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.4%inclusion84 decks1.31K decks
-6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.4%inclusion84 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.2%inclusion81 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.0%inclusion79 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.9%inclusion78 decks1.31K decks
-3%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.6%inclusion73 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
41%inclusion540 decks1.31K decks
40%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion535 decks1.31K decks
39%synergy
Display of Power
40%inclusion530 decks1.31K decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion502 decks1.31K decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion441 decks1.31K decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion438 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Wild Ricochet
33%inclusion428 decks1.31K decks
32%synergy
Twincast
32%inclusion420 decks1.31K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion412 decks1.31K decks
21%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion406 decks1.31K decks
31%synergy
Big Score
29%inclusion377 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion334 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion306 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion298 decks1.31K decks
18%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion296 decks1.31K decks
21%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion268 decks1.31K decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion265 decks1.31K decks
14%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion264 decks1.31K decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion255 decks1.31K decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion249 decks1.31K decks
-11%synergy
Teach by Example
19%inclusion243 decks1.31K decks
18%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion241 decks1.31K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion210 decks1.31K decks
13%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion201 decks1.31K decks
-7%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion198 decks1.31K decks
15%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion196 decks1.31K decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion162 decks1.12K decks
2%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion189 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion189 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Transforming Flourish
14%inclusion116 decks822 decks
14%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion183 decks1.31K decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion183 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion169 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion150 decks1.31K decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion136 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion139 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion123 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.4%inclusion106 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.4%inclusion123 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion113 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.9%inclusion112 decks1.26K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.8%inclusion112 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.8%inclusion102 decks1.31K decks
1%synergy
Fury Storm
7.7%inclusion101 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion97 decks1.31K decks
-8%synergy
Radiate
7.3%inclusion96 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion96 decks1.31K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.0%inclusion92 decks1.31K decks
2%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.3%inclusion83 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
36%inclusion472 decks1.31K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
35%inclusion456 decks1.31K decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion425 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion408 decks1.31K decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion388 decks1.31K decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion376 decks1.31K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion370 decks1.31K decks
-16%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion357 decks1.31K decks
19%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion314 decks1.31K decks
23%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion289 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion264 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion263 decks1.31K decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion258 decks1.31K decks
15%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion247 decks1.31K decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion232 decks1.31K decks
14%synergy
Flawless Forgery
17%inclusion224 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion186 decks1.31K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion181 decks1.31K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion149 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion129 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion128 decks1.31K decks
-7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.5%inclusion112 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Dream Harvest
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.5%inclusion111 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion109 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.1%inclusion106 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.0%inclusion105 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.9%inclusion103 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.4%inclusion97 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.3%inclusion96 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion93 decks1.31K decks
3%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.9%inclusion91 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.9%inclusion90 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.3%inclusion83 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.2%inclusion81 decks1.31K decks
-18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion75 decks1.31K decks
1%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
5.6%inclusion74 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion74 decks1.31K decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion74 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
5.4%inclusion71 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.3%inclusion70 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.31K decks
-15%synergy
Spelltwine
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion430 decks1.31K decks
31%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
25%inclusion334 decks1.31K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion162 decks1.31K decks
-17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion161 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion143 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion143 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion135 decks1.31K decks
-16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.2%inclusion76 decks822 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.2%inclusion99 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Mirari
7.9%inclusion104 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.3%inclusion96 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.9%inclusion78 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Hive Mind
24%inclusion314 decks1.31K decks
23%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion282 decks1.31K decks
21%synergy
Storm of Saruman
19%inclusion251 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion232 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Curse of Echoes
17%inclusion228 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion134 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.8%inclusion98 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion91 decks1.31K decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.9%inclusion90 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.5%inclusion72 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.5%inclusion72 decks1.31K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.31K decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.6%inclusion87 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
26%inclusion338 decks1.31K decks
24%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion281 decks1.31K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion236 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion115 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.0%inclusion66 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion549 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion302 decks1.31K decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion302 decks1.31K decks
19%synergy
Sunken Palace
17%inclusion210 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion175 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion137 decks1.31K decks
-4%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion134 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion123 decks1.31K decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion119 decks1.31K decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.5%inclusion46 decks705 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.13K decks1.31K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion1.07K decks1.31K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion623 decks1.31K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion546 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion545 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion536 decks1.31K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion455 decks1.31K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion444 decks1.31K decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion391 decks1.31K decks
-13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
24%inclusion311 decks1.31K decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion289 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion224 decks1.31K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion206 decks1.31K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion153 decks1.31K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion120 decks1.31K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.6%inclusion40 decks526 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion91 decks1.31K decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.11K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.28K decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.27K decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.25K decks1.31K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.18K decks1.31K decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion856 decks1.31K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion775 decks1.31K decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion669 decks1.31K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion663 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion628 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion615 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion567 decks1.31K decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion520 decks1.31K decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion514 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion506 decks1.31K decks
-6%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion500 decks1.31K decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion496 decks1.31K decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion484 decks1.31K decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion467 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
32%inclusion414 decks1.31K decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion397 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion390 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion380 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion370 decks1.31K decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion360 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion328 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion299 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion302 decks1.31K decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion301 decks1.31K decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion290 decks1.31K decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion276 decks1.31K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion269 decks1.31K decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion265 decks1.31K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion263 decks1.31K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion245 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion239 decks1.31K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion229 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion226 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion222 decks1.31K decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion221 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion211 decks1.31K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion200 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion200 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion185 decks1.31K decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion164 decks1.31K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion149 decks1.31K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion144 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion144 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion136 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion131 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion133 decks1.31K decks
-2%synergy