Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

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
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Abstract Performance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Return the Favor
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Narset's Reversal
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Twinning Staff
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Wandering Archaic
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Coruscation Mage
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Spellskite
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Harmonized Trio
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Boltbender
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pirated Copy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Giant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Viper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Scrap Trawler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Reverberate
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Reiterate
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Wild Ricochet
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Twincast
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Big Score
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Teach by Example
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Charm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Chef's Kiss
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Make Disappear
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pact
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Transpose
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Crackle with Power
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Bonus Round
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Creative Technique
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Circle of Power
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Replication Technique
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Painful Truths
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Doublecast
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Boltwave
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Replication
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Rapturous Moment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Relm's Sketching
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Forgery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-30%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Shattering Spree
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Dream Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sozin's Comet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Suplex
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flood of Recollection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rift Bolt
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Cursed Recording
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mirari
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ninja's Blades
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Howling Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Dual Casting
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Tractor Beam
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Founding the Third Path
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Monastery Siege
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Telepathy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
War Tax
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Palace
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorpool
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-21%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-24%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy