Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive Spell Copy

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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
Wandering Archaic
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Narset's Reversal
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Twinning Staff
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Reverberate
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Display of Power
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Double Vision
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Primal Amulet
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Twincast
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Wizards of Thay
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Echo Mage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Reiterate
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Wild Ricochet
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Return the Favor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Twinferno
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
6%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Fury Storm
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Chef's Kiss
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Teach by Example
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Radiate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fork
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Split Decision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Insidious Will
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Snap
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Command
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Audacious Swap
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Bonus Round
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Creative Technique
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Replication Technique
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Make an Example
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Brass's Bounty
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Doublecast
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Shattering Spree
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Lithoform Engine
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Recording
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Mirari
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Box
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Storm of Saruman
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Dual Casting
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Hive Mind
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Echoes
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Spellweaver Volute
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Palace
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorpool
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Crypt
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Séance Board
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Xander's Lounge
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Underground Sea
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Volcanic Island
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Badlands
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy