Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander)

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
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion849 decks1.35K decks
60%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion760 decks1.31K decks
57%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion857 decks1.35K decks
53%synergy
Twinning Staff
58%inclusion781 decks1.35K decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion846 decks1.35K decks
53%synergy
Narset's Reversal
56%inclusion756 decks1.35K decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion671 decks1.35K decks
49%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion665 decks1.35K decks
47%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
52%inclusion695 decks1.35K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
49%inclusion655 decks1.35K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion659 decks1.35K decks
40%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion625 decks1.35K decks
44%synergy
Reverberate
46%inclusion618 decks1.35K decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion616 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion616 decks1.35K decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion606 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion602 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
44%inclusion591 decks1.35K decks
38%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
42%inclusion569 decks1.35K decks
41%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion569 decks1.35K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion314 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion170 decks1.35K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion147 decks1.35K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion139 decks1.35K decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.35K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.35K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
42%inclusion567 decks1.35K decks
33%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
40%inclusion508 decks1.27K decks
39%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
35%inclusion467 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
28%inclusion372 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion312 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion317 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion78 decks338 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion306 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion254 decks1.31K decks
19%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion235 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion234 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion216 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
16%inclusion212 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion132 decks894 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion163 decks1.11K decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion197 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
14%inclusion183 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion170 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion60 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
13%inclusion170 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion145 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion141 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion135 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.5%inclusion128 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.3%inclusion126 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion123 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
8.4%inclusion113 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.2%inclusion111 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.2%inclusion111 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
7.9%inclusion107 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.7%inclusion97 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.5%inclusion59 decks790 decks
0%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.3%inclusion55 decks753 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.2%inclusion91 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Echo Mage
7.1%inclusion96 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.8%inclusion91 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.7%inclusion90 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.35K decks
-6%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
42%inclusion567 decks1.35K decks
40%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion552 decks1.35K decks
39%synergy
Display of Power
40%inclusion544 decks1.35K decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion511 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion457 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion445 decks1.35K decks
-11%synergy
Wild Ricochet
32%inclusion435 decks1.35K decks
32%synergy
Twincast
32%inclusion432 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion427 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion418 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion399 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion344 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion319 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion311 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion299 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion285 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion273 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion268 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion260 decks1.35K decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion258 decks1.35K decks
-11%synergy
Teach by Example
19%inclusion254 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion245 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion219 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion204 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion204 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion204 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion133 decks892 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion171 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion194 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion194 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion190 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion183 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion178 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion153 decks1.35K decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion149 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Insidious Will
10%inclusion140 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion130 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion115 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion127 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.3%inclusion125 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.2%inclusion124 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion120 decks1.33K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.8%inclusion117 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.9%inclusion107 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Fury Storm
7.8%inclusion105 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion100 decks1.35K decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.2%inclusion97 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Radiate
7.2%inclusion97 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.0%inclusion94 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.3%inclusion85 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
36%inclusion488 decks1.35K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
34%inclusion464 decks1.35K decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion425 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion417 decks1.35K decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion403 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion380 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion376 decks1.35K decks
-16%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion365 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
23%inclusion312 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion296 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion282 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion273 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion268 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion256 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion241 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Flawless Forgery
17%inclusion226 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion194 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion184 decks1.35K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion155 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion133 decks1.35K decks
-6%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion130 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
9.3%inclusion125 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.8%inclusion118 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.6%inclusion116 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.5%inclusion115 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.4%inclusion113 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
8.2%inclusion91 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Dream Harvest
8.1%inclusion27 decks332 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.1%inclusion109 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.1%inclusion109 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion104 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.4%inclusion100 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.3%inclusion98 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.1%inclusion96 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.0%inclusion94 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.8%inclusion91 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Rapturous Moment
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.4%inclusion86 decks1.35K decks
-18%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.1%inclusion82 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.3%inclusion71 decks1.35K decks
-15%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.1%inclusion69 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion443 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
25%inclusion336 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion171 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion166 decks1.35K decks
-17%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion152 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion144 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion138 decks1.35K decks
-16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.3%inclusion83 decks892 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.4%inclusion107 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Mirari
7.9%inclusion106 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
42%inclusion560 decks1.35K decks
41%synergy
Hive Mind
23%inclusion313 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Dual Casting
22%inclusion294 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Storm of Saruman
19%inclusion253 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion239 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Curse of Echoes
17%inclusion227 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion133 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.5%inclusion99 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.8%inclusion91 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.35K decks
-9%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.9%inclusion75 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
25%inclusion338 decks1.35K decks
24%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion291 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion242 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.4%inclusion119 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion569 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion324 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion314 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Sunken Palace
17%inclusion222 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion181 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion140 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion139 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion128 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion123 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion52 decks775 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.15K decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion1.09K decks1.35K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion634 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion552 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion551 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion550 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion462 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion457 decks1.35K decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion405 decks1.35K decks
-13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
23%inclusion315 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion291 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion220 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion210 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion159 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion122 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.8%inclusion47 decks599 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion94 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Séance Board
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.31K decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.31K decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.28K decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.22K decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion871 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion795 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion694 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion684 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion643 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion626 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion587 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion543 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion534 decks1.35K decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion532 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion520 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion519 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion500 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion490 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
31%inclusion413 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion407 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion402 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion394 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion378 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion368 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion342 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion309 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion314 decks1.35K decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion311 decks1.35K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion300 decks1.35K decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion277 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion275 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion271 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion265 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion250 decks1.35K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion243 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion236 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion233 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion227 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion221 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion218 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion208 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion198 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion192 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion170 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion152 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion152 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion149 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion149 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion141 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion138 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy