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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tempt with Mayhem
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Double Vision
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Twinning Staff
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Narset's Reversal
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Reverberate
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Display of Power
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Return the Favor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Replication Technique
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sigil Tracer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wildfire Devils
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Humble Defector
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Reality Chip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Performer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Chef's Kiss
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Big Score
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Command
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Twinferno
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Maestros Charm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Twincast
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Teach by Example
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Malicious Affliction
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wild Ricochet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Wrong Turn
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
See Double
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Insidious Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Transforming Flourish
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Damnable Pact
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Army of the Damned
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ambition's Cost
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Doublecast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Forgery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Rites
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Craving
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-36%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tithe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Illicit Auction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shattering Spree
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mirari
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Recording
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wand of Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Dual Casting
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Hive Mind
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Echoes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Melee
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Forced Fruition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Custody Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Jace Reawakened
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Palace
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Victory Chimes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Séance Board
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Maestros Theater
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy