Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Core Group Hug

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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Double Vision
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Chef's Kiss
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Replication Technique
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Return the Favor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Narset's Reversal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Creative Technique
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Terminate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Wandering Archaic
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Reverberate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Maestros Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Fact or Fiction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wizards of Thay
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sigil Tracer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pink Horror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Docent of Perfection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Performer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wildfire Devils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Micromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Transforming Flourish
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Seething Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Malicious Affliction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Invert Polarity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Twincast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Display of Power
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Mastery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Thirst for Identity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Hagra Mauling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
See Double
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Split Decision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Insidious Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wild Ricochet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Jwari Disruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wrong Turn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Duplication
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Electrolyze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
String of Disappearances
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Decorum Dissertation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Pact
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Snort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Make an Example
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Army of the Damned
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Elemental Eruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Doublecast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Blood Tribute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Explosion of Riches
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Dread
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Confusion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Browbeat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Repay in Kind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Modify Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Game
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Undying Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ignite Memories
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mists of Lórien
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cursed Recording
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Twinning Staff
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mirari
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Temple Bell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Dual Casting
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fevered Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Echoes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Eye of the Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spellweaver Volute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Collective Restraint
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Powerbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Melee
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Hive Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jace Reawakened
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mirrorpool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Palace
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Resonating Lute
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Victory Chimes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Component Pouch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bounty Board
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skyclave Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Malice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Oscorp Industries
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Hagra Mauling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy