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
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
62%inclusion87 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Twinning Staff
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Double Vision
53%inclusion74 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Return the Favor
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Reverberate
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Wandering Archaic
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Cormela, Glamour Thief
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Twincast
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Reiterate
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Chef's Kiss
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
4%synergy
See Double
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Transforming Flourish
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Fork
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Teach by Example
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Opt
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Insidious Will
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Creative Technique
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Bonus Round
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Grapeshot
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Replication Technique
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
-22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Dream Harvest
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Photon Blast Barrage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Painful Truths
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Flow State
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Recording
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Mirari
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Hive Mind
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Echoes
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Eye of the Storm
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorpool
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion126 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion126 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion126 decks140 decks
75%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion123 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Badlands
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion111 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion111 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Xander's Lounge
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Oscorp Industries
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-17%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
6%synergy