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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Double Vision
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Return the Favor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Twinning Staff
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Chef's Kiss
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Replication Technique
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Display of Power
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Narset's Reversal
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Maestros Charm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Dual Casting
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Terminate
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Wizards of Thay
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sigil Tracer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Docent of Perfection
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ogre Battlecaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inferno Project
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Pink Horror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ghitu Journeymage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Insidious Will
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Reverberate
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Fact or Fiction
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Wild Ricochet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Twincast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Big Score
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Transforming Flourish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Invert Polarity
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Split Decision
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Twinferno
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
See Double
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Malicious Affliction
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Reiterate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Comet Storm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Confluence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wrong Turn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Get Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Electrolyze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Discover the Impossible
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Forgery
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Xander's Pact
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Doublecast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Elemental Eruption
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Browbeat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Make an Example
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Clone Legion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Army of the Damned
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Dark Petition
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Minds Aglow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Confluence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Vision
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Explosion of Riches
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mob Verdict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
New Blood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
End the Festivities
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Burn Down the House
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Choice of Damnations
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Cursed Recording
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Armillary Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Witchbane Orb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Wonder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mirari
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Leering Emblem
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Orbs of Warding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Howling Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Temple Bell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Curse of Echoes
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Melee
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Hive Mind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eye of the Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Visions
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Professor Onyx
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Palace
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mirrorpool
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Victory Chimes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Coalition Relic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Luxury Suite
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Deceit
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy