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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Double Vision
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Twinning Staff
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Wandering Archaic
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Reverberate
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Narset's Reversal
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Return the Favor
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Display of Power
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Performer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Docent of Perfection
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Magnus the Red
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
The Lord of Pain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Halo Forager
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Flame of Anor
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Twincast
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Chef's Kiss
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Teach by Example
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Maestros Charm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Twinferno
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Split Decision
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Insidious Will
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Dual Strike
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Divert Disaster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Transforming Flourish
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
A Little Chat
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Malicious Affliction
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fury Storm
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Replication Technique
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Doublecast
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Forgery
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Xander's Pact
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Confluence
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Browbeat
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Eruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mirari
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Wand of Wonder
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Howling Mine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Dual Casting
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Hive Mind
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of Echoes
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorpool
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Grixis Panorama
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy