Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander)

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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion41 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Dream Harvest
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Lavaleaper
1.5%inclusion3 decks194 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion808 decks1.28K decks
60%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion693 decks1.19K decks
57%synergy
Twinning Staff
58%inclusion740 decks1.28K decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion804 decks1.28K decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion784 decks1.28K decks
51%synergy
Narset's Reversal
55%inclusion706 decks1.28K decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion642 decks1.28K decks
49%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion630 decks1.28K decks
47%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion657 decks1.28K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
47%inclusion595 decks1.26K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion632 decks1.28K decks
41%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion591 decks1.28K decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion583 decks1.28K decks
43%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion581 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion580 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Reverberate
45%inclusion574 decks1.28K decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion565 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
43%inclusion556 decks1.28K decks
38%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
42%inclusion539 decks1.28K decks
41%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
42%inclusion535 decks1.28K decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion297 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion163 decks1.28K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion144 decks1.28K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion137 decks1.28K decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.0%inclusion102 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.28K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
41%inclusion530 decks1.28K decks
39%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
41%inclusion523 decks1.28K decks
40%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
39%inclusion443 decks1.15K decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion437 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion335 decks1.26K decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion306 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion296 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion259 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
20%inclusion234 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion228 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion224 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion213 decks1.28K decks
15%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion208 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion118 decks772 decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion185 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion141 decks995 decks
11%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
14%inclusion180 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
13%inclusion164 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion154 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion134 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion124 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion126 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.4%inclusion120 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.2%inclusion117 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.8%inclusion113 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.6%inclusion110 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
8.1%inclusion104 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.0%inclusion103 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.0%inclusion102 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.5%inclusion86 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.5%inclusion50 decks667 decks
0%synergy
Echo Mage
7.5%inclusion96 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.5%inclusion47 decks629 decks
7%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.2%inclusion93 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.1%inclusion81 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion86 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.6%inclusion85 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.2%inclusion80 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.0%inclusion77 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.9%inclusion76 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.8%inclusion74 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.1%inclusion17 decks332 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
41%inclusion527 decks1.28K decks
40%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion514 decks1.28K decks
38%synergy
Display of Power
40%inclusion512 decks1.28K decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion483 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion429 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion425 decks1.28K decks
-11%synergy
Wild Ricochet
33%inclusion421 decks1.28K decks
32%synergy
Twincast
31%inclusion404 decks1.28K decks
31%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion400 decks1.28K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion391 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion363 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion324 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion296 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion290 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion287 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
See Double
21%inclusion267 decks1.28K decks
20%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion259 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion254 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion247 decks1.28K decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion239 decks1.28K decks
-11%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion236 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion232 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion209 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion194 decks1.28K decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion193 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion192 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion112 decks769 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion184 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion182 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion181 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion150 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion179 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion162 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion143 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion131 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion136 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion118 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
10%inclusion123 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.3%inclusion100 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion110 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion114 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.7%inclusion105 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.6%inclusion105 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion102 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Fury Storm
7.9%inclusion101 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion94 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Radiate
7.3%inclusion94 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.2%inclusion92 decks1.28K decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion86 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.2%inclusion80 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
36%inclusion466 decks1.28K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
35%inclusion450 decks1.28K decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion414 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion393 decks1.28K decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion373 decks1.28K decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion365 decks1.28K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion360 decks1.28K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion356 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion310 decks1.28K decks
23%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion284 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion256 decks1.28K decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion256 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion252 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion242 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Flawless Forgery
17%inclusion224 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion223 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion177 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion172 decks1.28K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion142 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion122 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion120 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
9.0%inclusion115 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.9%inclusion114 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
8.4%inclusion83 decks985 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.4%inclusion108 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.1%inclusion104 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.0%inclusion103 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.0%inclusion102 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.9%inclusion101 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.9%inclusion101 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.7%inclusion99 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.3%inclusion94 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.2%inclusion92 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.9%inclusion89 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.2%inclusion80 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.2%inclusion80 decks1.28K decks
-18%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
5.8%inclusion74 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Clone Legion
5.5%inclusion70 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.5%inclusion70 decks1.28K decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion70 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.26K decks
3%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion427 decks1.28K decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
26%inclusion332 decks1.28K decks
24%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion159 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion157 decks1.28K decks
-17%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion145 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion143 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion131 decks1.28K decks
-16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
10%inclusion74 decks769 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.6%inclusion99 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Mirari
8.3%inclusion106 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.2%inclusion93 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.1%inclusion78 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Hive Mind
24%inclusion305 decks1.28K decks
23%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion275 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
Storm of Saruman
20%inclusion257 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Curse of Echoes
18%inclusion228 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion221 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion131 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.8%inclusion87 decks1.28K decks
-9%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.8%inclusion75 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion72 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion65 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.8%inclusion87 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
26%inclusion332 decks1.28K decks
24%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion270 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion237 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion112 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion537 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion305 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion292 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
17%inclusion204 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion173 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion137 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion130 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion125 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion117 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.6%inclusion43 decks652 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.10K decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion1.04K decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion609 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion538 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion536 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion517 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion440 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion426 decks1.28K decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion374 decks1.28K decks
-14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
24%inclusion309 decks1.28K decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion280 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion228 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion202 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion155 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.2%inclusion118 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.2%inclusion93 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.25K decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.25K decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.22K decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.15K decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion840 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion746 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion654 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion635 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion610 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion599 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion549 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion502 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion501 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion487 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion486 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion479 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion471 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion458 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
32%inclusion409 decks1.28K decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion392 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion370 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion369 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion364 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion347 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion319 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion289 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion291 decks1.28K decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion288 decks1.28K decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion278 decks1.28K decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion270 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion263 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion258 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion250 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion243 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion232 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion225 decks1.28K decks
-10%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion220 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion216 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion210 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion208 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion199 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion190 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion188 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion158 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion151 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion139 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion139 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion131 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion124 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion128 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy