Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive 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
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wandering Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Narset's Reversal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Reverberate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Valakut Awakening
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Fury Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Maestros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Twincast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Twinferno
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Display of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Reckless Spite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Teach by Example
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sign in Blood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Grim Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Damnable Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bonus Round
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Rousing Refrain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Painful Truths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Craving
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Twinflame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ambition's Cost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Overmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mind's Desire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Tempest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Show and Tell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Twinning Staff
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Lithoform Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mirari
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Helm of Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Omniscience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Sauron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Raucous Theater
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Undercity Sewers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Blazemire Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-26%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Valakut Awakening
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Krosan Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy