Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
68%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Narset's Reversal
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Twinning Staff
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Return the Favor
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Reverberate
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Wizards of Thay
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Performer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Wildfire Devils
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Sigil Tracer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Display of Power
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Chef's Kiss
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Twincast
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Reiterate
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Maestros Charm
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Wild Ricochet
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Teach by Example
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Split Decision
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Malicious Affliction
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Will
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Dual Strike
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Blood Pact
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
A Little Chat
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Fury Storm
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Creative Technique
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Replication Technique
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Doublecast
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Forgery
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Maestros Confluence
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Pact
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Make an Example
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Shattering Spree
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Army of the Damned
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mirari
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-24%synergy
Howling Mine
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Dual Casting
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Hive Mind
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of Echoes
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Eye of the Storm
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrorpool
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Theater
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Grixis Panorama
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy