Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Control

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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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Moxfield
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Tempt with Mayhem
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Narset's Reversal
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Wandering Archaic
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Double Vision
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Return the Favor
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Display of Power
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Primal Amulet
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Twinning Staff
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Notion Thief
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Lord of Pain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Reverberate
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Malicious Affliction
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Wild Ricochet
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Chef's Kiss
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
See Double
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Twincast
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Teach by Example
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Split Decision
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Perplex
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Insidious Will
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Plasma
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Lose Focus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Charm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Twinferno
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Dual Strike
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Curtains' Call
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Replication Technique
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Creative Technique
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Confluence
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Shattering Spree
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Relm's Sketching
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Forgery
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Doublecast
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Howl of the Horde
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Heist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adaptive Training Post
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Recording
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Wand of Wonder
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-23%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Dual Casting
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Shiny Impetus
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Hive Mind
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Eye of the Storm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Echoes
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Manabarbs
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Spiteful Visions
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Exchange of Words
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Zur's Weirding
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunken Palace
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-23%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Séance Board
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bandit's Haul
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Spell Satchel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Maestros Theater
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy