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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Abstract Performance
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Return the Favor
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Narset's Reversal
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Twinning Staff
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Wandering Archaic
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Reverberate
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Display of Power
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Alania, Divergent Storm
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Harmonized Trio
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Twincast
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Chef's Kiss
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Flame of Anor
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Wild Ricochet
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Split Decision
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
See Double
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Malicious Affliction
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Transforming Flourish
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Teach by Example
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Insidious Will
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Snap
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Replication Technique
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
-19%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Bonus Round
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Forgery
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Shattering Spree
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Pox Plague
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Steal the Show
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Splatter Technique
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-18%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Recording
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mirari
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Hive Mind
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Dual Casting
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Curse of Echoes
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Palace
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorpool
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion58 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Theater
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
4%synergy