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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Narset's Reversal
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Wandering Archaic
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Twinning Staff
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Reverberate
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Double Vision
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Display of Power
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Twincast
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Cormela, Glamour Thief
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Wizards of Thay
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Echo Mage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Reiterate
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Wild Ricochet
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Return the Favor
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Twinferno
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Teach by Example
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Chef's Kiss
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
See Double
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Fury Storm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Radiate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Fork
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Split Decision
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Insidious Will
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Negate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Audacious Swap
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Bonus Round
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Creative Technique
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Replication Technique
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Make an Example
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Brass's Bounty
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Doublecast
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Lithoform Engine
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Mirari
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Box
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dual Casting
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Hive Mind
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Echoes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Spellweaver Volute
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Palace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorpool
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Crypt
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Séance Board
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Xander's Lounge
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Underground Sea
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Training Center
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy