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
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Memories
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Wandering Archaic
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Double Vision
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
46%synergy
Twinning Staff
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Reverberate
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Twincast
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Display of Power
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Return the Favor
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Firebending Student
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Echo Mage
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Wild Ricochet
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Twinferno
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Chef's Kiss
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Fork
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Transforming Flourish
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
14%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Fury Storm
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Radiate
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Opt
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Insidious Will
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
-18%synergy
Creative Technique
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Bonus Round
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Replication Technique
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Forgery
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Doublecast
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Make an Example
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-14%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
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Mirari
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Hive Mind
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Dual Casting
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Echoes
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
6%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
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Séance Board
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion106 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion102 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Underground Sea
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Badlands
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
62%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion81 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion75 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion75 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-20%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
4%synergy