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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
62%inclusion85 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Twinning Staff
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Double Vision
51%inclusion70 decks137 decks
49%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Reverberate
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Wandering Archaic
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Return the Favor
47%inclusion64 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
52%inclusion71 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Cormela, Glamour Thief
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion58 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
40%inclusion55 decks137 decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
40%inclusion55 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
40%inclusion55 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Renegade Bull
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Twincast
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Reiterate
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Chef's Kiss
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Twinferno
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
5%synergy
See Double
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Fork
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Transforming Flourish
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Teach by Example
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Charm
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Opt
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Snap
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Creative Technique
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Bonus Round
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Grapeshot
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Replication Technique
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
-22%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Dream Harvest
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Forgery
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Doublecast
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Truths
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Lithoform Engine
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Recording
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Mirari
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
35%synergy
Dual Casting
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Hive Mind
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Echoes
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Palace
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion120 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion119 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion127 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion124 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion123 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion121 decks137 decks
73%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion121 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion121 decks137 decks
73%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion117 decks137 decks
70%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion111 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion109 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion109 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Xander's Lounge
73%inclusion100 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion97 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion95 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion94 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion90 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion89 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
8%synergy