Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive

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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Resonating Lute
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Splatter Technique
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Renegade Bull
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
60%inclusion82 decks136 decks
55%synergy
Twinning Staff
56%inclusion76 decks136 decks
51%synergy
Double Vision
51%inclusion69 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Reverberate
50%inclusion68 decks136 decks
47%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion76 decks136 decks
46%synergy
Wandering Archaic
45%inclusion61 decks136 decks
44%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion72 decks136 decks
42%synergy
Return the Favor
43%inclusion59 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Twincast
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
49%inclusion66 decks136 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
37%synergy
Display of Power
38%inclusion52 decks136 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
37%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion44 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
27%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion42 decks136 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion42 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Reiterate
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
27%synergy
Big Score
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Chef's Kiss
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
-8%synergy
See Double
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Transforming Flourish
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Fork
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Split Decision
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Teach by Example
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-13%synergy
Maestros Charm
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Snap
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Radiate
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Fury Storm
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
30%synergy
Creative Technique
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Bonus Round
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Replication Technique
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
-23%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Dream Harvest
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Doublecast
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Forgery
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Steal the Show
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Hoarder's Greed
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Make an Example
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
-13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Recording
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
35%inclusion48 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Dual Casting
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Hive Mind
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Storm of Saruman
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Echoes
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Eye of the Storm
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion62 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorpool
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion120 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion119 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion56 decks136 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion54 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion52 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion125 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion122 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion120 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion118 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
86%inclusion117 decks136 decks
71%synergy
Underground Sea
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
69%synergy
Badlands
82%inclusion111 decks136 decks
66%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion109 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion107 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion106 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Xander's Lounge
72%inclusion98 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion94 decks136 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion91 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion89 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion89 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion87 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
42%inclusion57 decks136 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion56 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion49 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion48 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
-19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
-21%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Oscorp Industries
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
4%synergy