Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
Fire Lord Azula
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Sozin's Comet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Return the Favor
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Double Vision
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Narset's Reversal
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Twinning Staff
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Wandering Archaic
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Reverberate
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Wildfire Devils
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Display of Power
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Twincast
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Chef's Kiss
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Wild Ricochet
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Split Decision
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Malicious Affliction
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Transforming Flourish
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Perplex
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Fork
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Will
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Insidious Will
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Replication Technique
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Creative Technique
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Bonus Round
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Shattering Spree
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Relm's Sketching
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Browbeat
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Molten Psyche
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Choice of Damnations
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Make an Example
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Flash Photography
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Hive Mind
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Dual Casting
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Echoes
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Possibility Storm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Palace
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy