Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Group Hug

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tempt with Mayhem
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Double Vision
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Twinning Staff
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Narset's Reversal
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Display of Power
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Reverberate
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Return the Favor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Replication Technique
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Sigil Tracer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Wildfire Devils
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Humble Defector
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Reality Chip
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Chef's Kiss
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Twincast
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Twinferno
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Charm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Teach by Example
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Malicious Affliction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Wild Ricochet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Wrong Turn
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Split Decision
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Insidious Will
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Transforming Flourish
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Damnable Pact
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Pact
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Army of the Damned
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Doublecast
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Forgery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Rites
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Craving
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-35%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Tempest
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tithe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Illicit Auction
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mirari
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Recording
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Wand of Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Dual Casting
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Hive Mind
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Echoes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Melee
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Forced Fruition
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Custody Battle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Jace Reawakened
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Palace
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Victory Chimes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Séance Board
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Maestros Theater
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Grixis Panorama
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy