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

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
Twinning Staff
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Wandering Archaic
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Narset's Reversal
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Reverberate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Double Vision
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Bonus Round
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Primal Amulet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Display of Power
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Edea, Possessed Sorceress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Guttersnipe
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Wizards of Thay
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Echo Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Reiterate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Return the Favor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Wild Ricochet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Twincast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Teach by Example
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
See Double
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Radiate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fork
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fury Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Split Decision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Snap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of the Titan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Ponder
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Replication Technique
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Forgery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Bounty
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Doublecast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shattering Spree
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lithoform Engine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Recording
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mirari
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Dual Casting
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Hive Mind
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Echoes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorpool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Séance Board
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Underground Sea
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Luxury Suite
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Island
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Xander's Lounge
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy