Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spinerock Tyrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Return the Favor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Narset's Reversal
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Chef's Kiss
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Replication Technique
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Dual Casting
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Twinning Staff
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Wandering Archaic
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Wizards of Thay
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Sigil Tracer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Docent of Perfection
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wildfire Devils
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ogre Battlecaster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Inferno Project
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Pink Horror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ghitu Journeymage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Maestros Charm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Display of Power
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Reverberate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Transforming Flourish
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Malicious Affliction
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Insidious Will
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
See Double
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Split Decision
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Invert Polarity
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Wild Ricochet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Twincast
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Risk Factor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Devour in Shadow
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Twinferno
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Confluence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wrong Turn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Get Out
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Offering
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Electrolyze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geyser
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Forgery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Xander's Pact
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Army of the Damned
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-22%synergy
Doublecast
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Blood Tribute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Mob Verdict
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Maestros Confluence
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Snort
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Incarnation Technique
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Choice of Damnations
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Painful Truths
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Make an Example
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Clone Legion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Dark Petition
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Elemental Eruption
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Vision
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Explosion of Riches
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
New Blood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mind Spiral
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
End the Festivities
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lithoform Engine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Recording
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Eye of Ojer Taq
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Armillary Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Witchbane Orb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mirari
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Leering Emblem
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Orbs of Warding
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Howling Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Temple Bell
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Curse of Echoes
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Eye of the Storm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Melee
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Hive Mind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spellweaver Volute
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Collective Restraint
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Visions
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Powerbalance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Task Mage Assembly
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Mirrorpool
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Palace
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Coral Atoll
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Detection Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Victory Chimes
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Component Pouch
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Waterfront District
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy