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
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Narset's Reversal
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Twinning Staff
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Reverberate
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Display of Power
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Double Vision
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Edea, Possessed Sorceress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Wizards of Thay
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Echo Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Twincast
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Reiterate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Return the Favor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Wild Ricochet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Twinferno
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
See Double
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Chef's Kiss
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Teach by Example
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Radiate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fork
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Split Decision
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Counterflux
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Filter Out
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Bonus Round
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Creative Technique
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Grapeshot
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Replication Technique
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Forgery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Lithoform Engine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Box
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Hive Mind
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Dual Casting
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Echoes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Spellweaver Volute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorpool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Relic of Sauron
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Séance Board
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%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
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Xander's Lounge
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Underground Sea
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Volcanic Island
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Badlands
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Training Center
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-17%synergy