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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Fire Lord Azula
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Twinning Staff
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Reverberate
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Wandering Archaic
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Narset's Reversal
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Return the Favor
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Display of Power
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Guttersnipe
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Performer
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Docent of Perfection
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Magnus the Red
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
The Lord of Pain
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Twincast
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Chef's Kiss
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Wild Ricochet
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Reiterate
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Charm
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Insidious Will
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Transforming Flourish
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Dual Strike
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Blood Pact
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
A Little Chat
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Malicious Affliction
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Fury Storm
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Divert Disaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Replication Technique
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Doublecast
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-26%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Forgery
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Xander's Pact
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Confluence
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Relm's Sketching
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Browbeat
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Shattering Spree
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Eruption
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Mirari
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Wonder
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-25%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Howling Mine
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Dual Casting
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Hive Mind
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of Echoes
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorpool
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Watery Grave
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Grixis Panorama
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy