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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Fire Lord Azula
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mornsong Aria
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.2%inclusion23 decks320 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
64%inclusion768 decks1.21K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion618 decks1.07K decks
57%synergy
Twinning Staff
59%inclusion711 decks1.21K decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion760 decks1.21K decks
54%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion736 decks1.21K decks
52%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion602 decks1.21K decks
49%synergy
Narset's Reversal
54%inclusion649 decks1.21K decks
49%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion620 decks1.21K decks
47%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion590 decks1.21K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
47%inclusion532 decks1.14K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion611 decks1.21K decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion553 decks1.21K decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion549 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion548 decks1.21K decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion546 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion546 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Reverberate
44%inclusion534 decks1.21K decks
41%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
43%inclusion521 decks1.21K decks
42%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
43%inclusion521 decks1.21K decks
39%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
43%inclusion513 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion277 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion163 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion138 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion134 decks1.21K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.21K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.3%inclusion64 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%inclusion393 decks1.02K decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion412 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion303 decks1.14K decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion306 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion284 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion223 decks1.02K decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion207 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
19%inclusion226 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
17%inclusion202 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion200 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion200 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion96 decks634 decks
14%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion181 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion178 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion120 decks866 decks
11%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
14%inclusion164 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion140 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion137 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion126 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion123 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.2%inclusion111 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion98 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.6%inclusion99 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.5%inclusion103 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.9%inclusion38 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
7.8%inclusion94 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Echo Mage
7.6%inclusion91 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.3%inclusion38 decks524 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
-6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.8%inclusion69 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.4%inclusion65 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.4%inclusion65 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.1%inclusion62 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
40%inclusion487 decks1.21K decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion486 decks1.21K decks
38%synergy
Display of Power
40%inclusion484 decks1.21K decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion448 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion420 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Wild Ricochet
34%inclusion409 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion405 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Twincast
31%inclusion371 decks1.21K decks
30%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion371 decks1.21K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion365 decks1.21K decks
21%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion327 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion309 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion270 decks1.21K decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion266 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion263 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
21%inclusion249 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion247 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion234 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion231 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion226 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion219 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion219 decks1.21K decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion210 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion191 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion180 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion180 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion139 decks939 decks
2%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion176 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion175 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion166 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion159 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Transforming Flourish
13%inclusion79 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion147 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion137 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion132 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion108 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion93 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion104 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion109 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.0%inclusion108 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.8%inclusion96 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion94 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.6%inclusion94 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Fury Storm
8.5%inclusion102 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion89 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Radiate
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.0%inclusion84 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
37%inclusion445 decks1.21K decks
37%synergy
Replication Technique
36%inclusion433 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion394 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion367 decks1.21K decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion353 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion345 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion344 decks1.21K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion338 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion285 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion276 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion245 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion237 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion237 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion224 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Flawless Forgery
18%inclusion215 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion206 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion169 decks1.21K decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion165 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion123 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion119 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
9.5%inclusion114 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Confluence
9.2%inclusion111 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
9.0%inclusion77 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.7%inclusion105 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.5%inclusion103 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.1%inclusion98 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion93 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.6%inclusion80 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.6%inclusion80 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
-18%synergy
Spelltwine
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
5.9%inclusion71 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.4%inclusion65 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion46 decks857 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion399 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion325 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion152 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion145 decks1.21K decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion140 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion138 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion121 decks1.21K decks
-16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.4%inclusion59 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.6%inclusion89 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Mirari
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Hive Mind
23%inclusion274 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Dual Casting
20%inclusion247 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
Storm of Saruman
20%inclusion246 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%inclusion118 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion87 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion84 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.9%inclusion83 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.8%inclusion59 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion68 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
26%inclusion319 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion256 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion216 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.3%inclusion95 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion509 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion273 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion264 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
16%inclusion170 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion153 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion125 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion121 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
5.9%inclusion30 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.04K decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion974 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion570 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion505 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion501 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion479 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion418 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion391 decks1.21K decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion339 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
24%inclusion292 decks1.21K decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion264 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion227 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion185 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion146 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion113 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion98 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.8%inclusion54 decks933 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.18K decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.17K decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.14K decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.08K decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion797 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion705 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion607 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion583 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion575 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion567 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion495 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion471 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion456 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion455 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion441 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion433 decks1.21K decks
-8%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion429 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion424 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion397 decks1.21K decks
24%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion389 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion356 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion344 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion329 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion314 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion294 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion255 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion265 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion260 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion256 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion253 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion248 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion241 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion234 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion224 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion221 decks1.21K decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion216 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion213 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion209 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion204 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion203 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion202 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion187 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%inclusion148 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion125 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion124 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion108 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion98 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy