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
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Noggle the Mind
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Flamekin Gildweaver
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion770 decks1.22K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion635 decks1.10K decks
57%synergy
Twinning Staff
59%inclusion713 decks1.22K decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion761 decks1.22K decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion742 decks1.22K decks
52%synergy
Narset's Reversal
54%inclusion659 decks1.22K decks
49%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion608 decks1.22K decks
49%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion625 decks1.22K decks
47%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion596 decks1.22K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
47%inclusion547 decks1.17K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion607 decks1.22K decks
41%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion560 decks1.22K decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion554 decks1.22K decks
43%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion552 decks1.22K decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion551 decks1.22K decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion543 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
44%inclusion538 decks1.22K decks
41%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
43%inclusion525 decks1.22K decks
38%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
43%inclusion518 decks1.22K decks
42%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
42%inclusion513 decks1.22K decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion279 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion162 decks1.22K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion136 decks1.22K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion131 decks1.22K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.7%inclusion94 decks1.22K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.22K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion507 decks1.22K decks
40%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
41%inclusion503 decks1.22K decks
40%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
38%inclusion401 decks1.05K decks
37%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion415 decks1.22K decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
26%inclusion308 decks1.16K decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion300 decks1.22K decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion288 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion233 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion212 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion224 decks1.22K decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion203 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
17%inclusion201 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion201 decks1.22K decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion104 decks674 decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion183 decks1.22K decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion180 decks1.22K decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion125 decks899 decks
11%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
13%inclusion163 decks1.22K decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion142 decks1.11K decks
10%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion135 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion124 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion123 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion104 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.0%inclusion110 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.9%inclusion104 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.6%inclusion105 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
8.5%inclusion103 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Echo Mage
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.2%inclusion38 decks527 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.22K decks
-6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.0%inclusion85 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.9%inclusion73 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.7%inclusion38 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.6%inclusion80 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.3%inclusion77 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.0%inclusion73 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.9%inclusion72 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.6%inclusion68 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
40%inclusion492 decks1.22K decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion487 decks1.22K decks
38%synergy
Display of Power
39%inclusion480 decks1.22K decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion457 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion413 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
34%inclusion410 decks1.22K decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion405 decks1.22K decks
-11%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion380 decks1.22K decks
31%synergy
Twincast
31%inclusion379 decks1.22K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion364 decks1.22K decks
20%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion334 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion307 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion277 decks1.22K decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion273 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion272 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
See Double
21%inclusion253 decks1.22K decks
20%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion245 decks1.22K decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion238 decks1.22K decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion235 decks1.22K decks
13%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion224 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion222 decks1.22K decks
-11%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion218 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion209 decks1.22K decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion187 decks1.22K decks
14%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion185 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion179 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion178 decks1.22K decks
14%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion177 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion140 decks970 decks
2%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion168 decks1.22K decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion166 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Transforming Flourish
13%inclusion88 decks671 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion148 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion138 decks1.22K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion136 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion116 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion96 decks975 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion106 decks1.11K decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.0%inclusion110 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion99 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion106 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.6%inclusion96 decks1.12K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.5%inclusion95 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Fury Storm
8.5%inclusion103 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Pongify
7.8%inclusion95 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.2%inclusion88 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Radiate
7.2%inclusion88 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
6.8%inclusion83 decks1.22K decks
-9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.7%inclusion82 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.4%inclusion78 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
36%inclusion441 decks1.22K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
35%inclusion431 decks1.22K decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion390 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion371 decks1.22K decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion355 decks1.22K decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion349 decks1.22K decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion343 decks1.22K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion338 decks1.22K decks
19%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion292 decks1.22K decks
23%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion277 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion245 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion242 decks1.22K decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion239 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion225 decks1.22K decks
18%synergy
Flawless Forgery
18%inclusion215 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion206 decks1.22K decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion166 decks1.22K decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion164 decks1.22K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion129 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion117 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Maestros Confluence
9.0%inclusion110 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
9.0%inclusion110 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Boltwave
8.7%inclusion77 decks889 decks
7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.6%inclusion105 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.4%inclusion102 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.2%inclusion100 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.8%inclusion95 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion90 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.2%inclusion88 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.8%inclusion83 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.4%inclusion78 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion77 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion77 decks1.22K decks
-18%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Spelltwine
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.0%inclusion73 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.8%inclusion71 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion68 decks1.22K decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.2%inclusion46 decks890 decks
-1%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.0%inclusion28 decks557 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion404 decks1.22K decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion324 decks1.22K decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion150 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion143 decks1.22K decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion141 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion137 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion120 decks1.22K decks
-17%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
10%inclusion65 decks671 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.7%inclusion92 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Mirari
8.4%inclusion102 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.3%inclusion77 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Hive Mind
23%inclusion278 decks1.22K decks
22%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion254 decks1.22K decks
21%synergy
Storm of Saruman
20%inclusion247 decks1.22K decks
18%synergy
Curse of Echoes
18%inclusion219 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion206 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion121 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion86 decks1.11K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.22K decks
-9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.0%inclusion73 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.4%inclusion66 decks1.22K decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
27%inclusion323 decks1.22K decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion263 decks1.22K decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion224 decks1.22K decks
18%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.4%inclusion99 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion508 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion275 decks1.22K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion267 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion157 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion126 decks1.22K decks
-4%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion121 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion120 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion106 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.2%inclusion34 decks551 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.05K decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion989 decks1.22K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion578 decks1.22K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion511 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion510 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion487 decks1.22K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion422 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion397 decks1.22K decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion345 decks1.22K decks
-15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
24%inclusion297 decks1.22K decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion263 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion226 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion192 decks1.22K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion145 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion114 decks1.22K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.7%inclusion55 decks964 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.19K decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.18K decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.15K decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.09K decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion802 decks1.22K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion703 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion614 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion586 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion582 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion569 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion500 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion473 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion461 decks1.22K decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion459 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion446 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion440 decks1.22K decks
-8%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion429 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion427 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion397 decks1.22K decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion383 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion353 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion347 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion337 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion322 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion299 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion266 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion265 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion262 decks1.22K decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion259 decks1.22K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion259 decks1.22K decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion249 decks1.22K decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion242 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion238 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion221 decks1.22K decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion216 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion215 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion209 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion208 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion203 decks1.22K decks
-10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion199 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion197 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion183 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion180 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion147 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion145 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion127 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion116 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion125 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion104 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.4%inclusion114 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy