Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Fire Lord Azula
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Ember Island Production
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Memories
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Double Vision
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Reverberate
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Twinning Staff
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Twincast
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Return the Favor
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Echo Mage
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Wild Ricochet
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Reiterate
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Chef's Kiss
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Twinferno
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Flame of Anor
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Fork
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
15%synergy
See Double
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Fury Storm
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Radiate
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Opt
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Insidious Will
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Creative Technique
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Bonus Round
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Replication Technique
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Forgery
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Doublecast
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Make an Example
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Lithoform Engine
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Mirari
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Hive Mind
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Dual Casting
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Echoes
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorpool
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion110 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion107 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Séance Board
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion107 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion107 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion106 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
67%synergy
Underground Sea
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Badlands
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
62%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion90 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Luxury Suite
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion73 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
-19%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-23%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
4%synergy