Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Budget 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
Ashling's Command
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cormela, Glamour Thief
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Mocking Sprite
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Curious Homunculus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Glamorous Outlaw
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Wizards of Thay
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Loyal Drake
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Karfell Harbinger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Syndicate Infiltrator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dominating Vampire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Belligerent Guest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Myra the Magnificent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Elite Arcanist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Maestros Diabolist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Perforator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Innocent Traveler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
A Little Chat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Maestros Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Desculpting Blast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Inescapable Blaze
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Perplexing Test
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Transforming Flourish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Dig Up the Body
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Geistwave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Telling Time
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Derision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doom Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Neonate's Rush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Supplant Form
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Risk Factor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decoy Gambit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Display of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Comet Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dual Strike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
You Are Already Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blessed Reincarnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Depths of Desire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Browbeat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Syphon Mind
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Lost in the Spirit World
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Boomerang Basics
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Witch's Mark
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rise from the Tides
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Curse of the Swine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Army of the Damned
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Illicit Shipment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rooftop Nuisance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Baral's Expertise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Fireball
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mentor's Guidance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Blast of Genius
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Seize the Secrets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Polymorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Epic Experiment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Inscription of Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Replication Technique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mage Hunters' Onslaught
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spelltwine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Fruit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hungry for More
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Transmogrify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Make an Example
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Corpsehatch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hostile Takeover
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Make Mischief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Banefire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bond of Revival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Brass's Bounty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Painful Lesson
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Elixir of Immortality
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirari
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Semblance Anvil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Helm of Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Renegade Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Dual Casting
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Font of Magic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Melee
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Clawing Torment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eel Umbra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gift of Fangs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Precognition Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unholy Indenture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-38%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-57%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Hidden Grotto
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Grixis Panorama
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Grotto
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-40%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-29%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy