Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Double Vision
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Return the Favor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Narset's Reversal
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Twinning Staff
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Reverberate
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Boltbender
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pirated Copy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Withering Torment
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Reiterate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Chef's Kiss
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Wild Ricochet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Twincast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Display of Power
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Twinferno
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Teach by Example
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Make Disappear
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Split Decision
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Transpose
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Magic Damper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Divert Disaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
A Little Chat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Crackle with Power
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Bonus Round
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Creative Technique
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Circle of Power
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Replication Technique
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Replication
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Relm's Sketching
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Forgery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Doublecast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Shattering Spree
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sozin's Comet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Combat Tutorial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rift Bolt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Selective Memory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ninja's Blades
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mirari
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Howling Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Dual Casting
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tractor Beam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Founding the Third Path
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Collective Restraint
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
War Tax
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Palace
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorpool
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy