Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Upgraded

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
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Double Vision
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Return the Favor
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Twinning Staff
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Reverberate
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Display of Power
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Alania, Divergent Storm
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Twincast
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Big Score
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Chef's Kiss
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Wild Ricochet
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Split Decision
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
See Double
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Transforming Flourish
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Teach by Example
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Insidious Will
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Perplex
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Fork
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Snap
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Replication Technique
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Bonus Round
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Abstract Performance
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Forgery
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Shattering Spree
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Stock Up
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Pox Plague
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Cursed Recording
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Mirari
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Hive Mind
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Storm of Saruman
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Dual Casting
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Echoes
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Palace
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorpool
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-2%synergy