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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Wandering Archaic
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Narset's Reversal
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Twinning Staff
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Reverberate
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Display of Power
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Double Vision
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Bonus Round
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Edea, Possessed Sorceress
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Wizards of Thay
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Echo Mage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Tempt with Mayhem
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Twincast
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Reiterate
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Wild Ricochet
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Return the Favor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Teach by Example
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Radiate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Fury Storm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Chef's Kiss
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Fork
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Split Decision
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Counterflux
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Titan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Creative Technique
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Replication Technique
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Forgery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Brass's Bounty
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Doublecast
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Shattering Spree
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Bribery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Isochron Scepter
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Lithoform Engine
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mirror Box
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mirari
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Dual Casting
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Hive Mind
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Curse of Echoes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Spellweaver Volute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Séance Board
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Xander's Lounge
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Underground Sea
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy