Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Resonating Lute
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Abstract Performance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rapturous Moment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
69%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Narset's Reversal
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
52%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Return the Favor
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Twinning Staff
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Wandering Archaic
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Veyran, Voice of Duality
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Reverberate
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Performer
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grave Researcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Urabrask
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sigil Tracer
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Display of Power
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Flame of Anor
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Reiterate
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Chef's Kiss
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Twincast
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Twinferno
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
5%synergy
See Double
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Transforming Flourish
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Teach by Example
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Malicious Affliction
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pact
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Insidious Will
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Dual Strike
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Creative Technique
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Replication Technique
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-27%synergy
Doublecast
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Pact
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Army of the Damned
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Shattering Spree
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mirari
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-21%synergy
Cursed Recording
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Howling Mine
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Dual Casting
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Hive Mind
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Curse of Echoes
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Eye of the Storm
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Palace
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorpool
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion71 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Maestros Theater
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-6%synergy