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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion62 decks246 decks
20%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion34 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion23 decks224 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion881 decks1.40K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
57%inclusion805 decks1.40K decks
57%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion876 decks1.40K decks
52%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion884 decks1.40K decks
52%synergy
Twinning Staff
57%inclusion797 decks1.40K decks
52%synergy
Narset's Reversal
55%inclusion773 decks1.40K decks
49%synergy
Wandering Archaic
49%inclusion683 decks1.40K decks
48%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
52%inclusion722 decks1.40K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
50%inclusion697 decks1.40K decks
47%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
48%inclusion676 decks1.40K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion667 decks1.40K decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion642 decks1.40K decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion637 decks1.40K decks
43%synergy
Reverberate
45%inclusion630 decks1.40K decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion629 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion622 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion616 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
43%inclusion607 decks1.40K decks
38%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion587 decks1.40K decks
40%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
42%inclusion585 decks1.40K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion315 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion168 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion150 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion134 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.4%inclusion103 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.4%inclusion76 decks1.40K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
42%inclusion582 decks1.40K decks
41%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
41%inclusion571 decks1.40K decks
32%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
40%inclusion548 decks1.37K decks
39%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion475 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
28%inclusion389 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion334 decks1.37K decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion330 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion108 decks459 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion301 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion263 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion241 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion236 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion220 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion184 decks1.22K decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion202 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
14%inclusion202 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion142 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion76 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
13%inclusion178 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion178 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
12%inclusion172 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion150 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion139 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion139 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.0%inclusion126 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.9%inclusion20 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.7%inclusion122 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.6%inclusion121 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
8.6%inclusion120 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.2%inclusion115 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.1%inclusion114 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.0%inclusion112 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.3%inclusion66 decks902 decks
-0%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.3%inclusion100 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.2%inclusion98 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Echo Mage
6.9%inclusion97 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.5%inclusion91 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.4%inclusion90 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.4%inclusion89 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
6.4%inclusion55 decks866 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.0%inclusion84 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.8%inclusion81 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion573 decks1.40K decks
39%synergy
Display of Power
39%inclusion552 decks1.40K decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion528 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion462 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Wild Ricochet
32%inclusion453 decks1.40K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion449 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Twincast
32%inclusion446 decks1.40K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion445 decks1.40K decks
-13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion433 decks1.40K decks
31%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion424 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion350 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion347 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion320 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion298 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion291 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion281 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Reiterate
19%inclusion270 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion268 decks1.40K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion265 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion254 decks1.40K decks
-7%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion252 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion225 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
16%inclusion221 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion215 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion154 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion206 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion199 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion197 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion196 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion194 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion178 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion191 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion163 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion158 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Insidious Will
10%inclusion141 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion138 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion137 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
10%inclusion134 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.2%inclusion129 decks1.40K decks
-0%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion126 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.9%inclusion125 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.9%inclusion110 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
7.9%inclusion110 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Fury Storm
7.1%inclusion100 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion98 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Radiate
6.9%inclusion97 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.9%inclusion96 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Audacious Swap
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.1%inclusion85 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
36%inclusion509 decks1.40K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
35%inclusion486 decks1.40K decks
34%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion432 decks1.40K decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion430 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion416 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion394 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion385 decks1.40K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion370 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
23%inclusion322 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion302 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion295 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
21%inclusion288 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion278 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion260 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion243 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Flawless Forgery
16%inclusion229 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion194 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion192 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion162 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion138 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
10%inclusion133 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
9.1%inclusion128 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.6%inclusion121 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.6%inclusion120 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.5%inclusion119 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
8.4%inclusion102 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.3%inclusion116 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.0%inclusion112 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.9%inclusion111 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion108 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
7.7%inclusion35 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion103 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.2%inclusion101 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.0%inclusion98 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.0%inclusion98 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.6%inclusion93 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.3%inclusion88 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
-19%synergy
Painful Truths
6.0%inclusion84 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
-15%synergy
Flow State
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.4%inclusion76 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.2%inclusion73 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.1%inclusion72 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
32%inclusion441 decks1.40K decks
30%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
24%inclusion331 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion183 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion176 decks1.40K decks
-17%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion156 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion146 decks1.40K decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion145 decks1.40K decks
-0%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.9%inclusion89 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.3%inclusion114 decks1.38K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.3%inclusion102 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Mirari
7.2%inclusion101 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
41%inclusion568 decks1.40K decks
40%synergy
Hive Mind
23%inclusion325 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Dual Casting
22%inclusion312 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Storm of Saruman
18%inclusion249 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion248 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Curse of Echoes
17%inclusion234 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion138 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.6%inclusion106 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.4%inclusion90 decks1.40K decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.3%inclusion88 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.0%inclusion82 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.4%inclusion76 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.4%inclusion75 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.0%inclusion84 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
24%inclusion336 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion293 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion247 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.1%inclusion125 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion586 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion345 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion318 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Sunken Palace
17%inclusion233 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion193 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion154 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion144 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion130 decks1.40K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion128 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.0%inclusion62 decks887 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion1.19K decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion1.12K decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion656 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion571 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion570 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion565 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion471 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion470 decks1.40K decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion425 decks1.40K decks
-13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
23%inclusion325 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion297 decks1.40K decks
-0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion221 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion216 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion165 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.0%inclusion64 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion119 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.6%inclusion92 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.37K decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion1.36K decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.33K decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.27K decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion898 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion823 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion716 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion716 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion655 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion643 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion616 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion566 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion566 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion546 decks1.40K decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion544 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion533 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion526 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion505 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion426 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion418 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion415 decks1.40K decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion397 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion386 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion374 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion356 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion342 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion334 decks1.40K decks
-9%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion324 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion324 decks1.40K decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion295 decks1.40K decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion285 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion279 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion260 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion259 decks1.40K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion248 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion240 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion238 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion236 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion228 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion220 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion214 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion202 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion196 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion169 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion158 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion158 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion155 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion151 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion150 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion141 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy