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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
53%synergy
Wandering Archaic
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Double Vision
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Twinning Staff
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Reverberate
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Return the Favor
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Display of Power
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Twincast
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Performer
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Echo Mage
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Reiterate
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ricochet
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Chef's Kiss
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
20%synergy
See Double
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Transforming Flourish
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Fork
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Teach by Example
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Malicious Affliction
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Radiate
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Opt
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pact
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Creative Technique
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Bonus Round
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Replication Technique
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Dream Harvest
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Doublecast
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Fabricate
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Make an Example
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Hoarder's Greed
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Recording
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Mirari
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Dual Casting
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Hive Mind
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Storm of Saruman
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Echoes
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Eye of the Storm
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorpool
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion118 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Séance Board
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion120 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion113 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
83%inclusion109 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Underground Sea
82%inclusion108 decks131 decks
67%synergy
Badlands
79%inclusion104 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion104 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion103 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion100 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion91 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
3%synergy