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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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
3%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
2.8%inclusion3 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
2.0%inclusion2 decks101 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
64%inclusion760 decks1.19K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
57%inclusion586 decks1.02K decks
56%synergy
Twinning Staff
60%inclusion711 decks1.19K decks
55%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion750 decks1.19K decks
54%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion722 decks1.19K decks
52%synergy
Wandering Archaic
51%inclusion602 decks1.19K decks
50%synergy
Narset's Reversal
54%inclusion641 decks1.19K decks
50%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion585 decks1.19K decks
47%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion606 decks1.19K decks
46%synergy
Return the Favor
46%inclusion509 decks1.10K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion602 decks1.19K decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion543 decks1.19K decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion541 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
45%inclusion539 decks1.19K decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion538 decks1.19K decks
43%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion531 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Reverberate
44%inclusion527 decks1.19K decks
41%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
43%inclusion510 decks1.19K decks
42%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
43%inclusion507 decks1.19K decks
39%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
43%inclusion506 decks1.19K decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion277 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion162 decks1.19K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion139 decks1.19K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion136 decks1.19K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.0%inclusion95 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.5%inclusion89 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.19K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
41%inclusion493 decks1.19K decks
41%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
41%inclusion493 decks1.19K decks
40%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
37%inclusion365 decks974 decks
37%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion408 decks1.19K decks
27%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion291 decks1.09K decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion296 decks1.19K decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion280 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion205 decks974 decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
20%inclusion199 decks1.02K decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
19%inclusion221 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
17%inclusion201 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion196 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
16%inclusion194 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion87 decks572 decks
14%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion180 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion180 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
14%inclusion170 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion114 decks808 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion135 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion135 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion127 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Wildfire Devils
11%inclusion125 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion113 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.3%inclusion111 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion91 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
8.8%inclusion104 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.6%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.1%inclusion96 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.1%inclusion34 decks422 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Echo Mage
7.7%inclusion92 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.5%inclusion89 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.2%inclusion86 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.2%inclusion86 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.0%inclusion83 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.9%inclusion82 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.7%inclusion65 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.5%inclusion63 decks970 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.5%inclusion77 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.2%inclusion74 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Display of Power
40%inclusion481 decks1.19K decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion474 decks1.19K decks
38%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
39%inclusion468 decks1.19K decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion444 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion418 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion405 decks1.19K decks
-10%synergy
Wild Ricochet
34%inclusion402 decks1.19K decks
33%synergy
Twincast
31%inclusion364 decks1.19K decks
30%synergy
Chef's Kiss
30%inclusion357 decks1.19K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion346 decks1.19K decks
20%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion315 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion300 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion261 decks1.19K decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion261 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Reiterate
22%inclusion258 decks1.19K decks
21%synergy
See Double
21%inclusion252 decks1.19K decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion249 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion233 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion225 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Teach by Example
19%inclusion223 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion223 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion219 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion206 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion191 decks1.19K decks
-7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion182 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion180 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion133 decks888 decks
2%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion175 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion174 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion166 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion152 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion144 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Transforming Flourish
12%inclusion67 decks569 decks
12%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion136 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion128 decks1.19K decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion91 decks893 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.4%inclusion112 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion106 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.8%inclusion92 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Fury Storm
8.8%inclusion104 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.5%inclusion89 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion98 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.6%inclusion90 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Radiate
7.5%inclusion89 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
6.8%inclusion81 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
6.4%inclusion76 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
37%inclusion436 decks1.19K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
36%inclusion425 decks1.19K decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion389 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion363 decks1.19K decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion347 decks1.19K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion344 decks1.19K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion334 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion328 decks1.19K decks
25%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion278 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion271 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion239 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
19%inclusion229 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion227 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion221 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Flawless Forgery
18%inclusion213 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion201 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion169 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion163 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion125 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion120 decks1.19K decks
-7%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion117 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Mind's Desire
9.3%inclusion110 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Maestros Confluence
9.2%inclusion109 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion73 decks798 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.8%inclusion104 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.4%inclusion100 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion99 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion99 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.3%inclusion99 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.0%inclusion95 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.9%inclusion94 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.9%inclusion94 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion84 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.6%inclusion78 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.3%inclusion75 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
6.2%inclusion74 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.2%inclusion74 decks1.19K decks
-18%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Clone Legion
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion45 decks799 decks
-1%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.19K decks
-15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Make an Example
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
34%inclusion405 decks1.19K decks
33%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
28%inclusion333 decks1.19K decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion158 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion143 decks1.19K decks
-18%synergy
Lithoform Engine
12%inclusion143 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion138 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion117 decks1.19K decks
-16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.1%inclusion52 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.5%inclusion84 decks988 decks
8%synergy
Mirari
8.5%inclusion101 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.7%inclusion92 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Hive Mind
23%inclusion271 decks1.19K decks
22%synergy
Storm of Saruman
21%inclusion248 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion245 decks1.19K decks
20%synergy
Curse of Echoes
18%inclusion217 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion199 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion121 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion86 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion86 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.9%inclusion82 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.3%inclusion75 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.1%inclusion59 decks974 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.19K decks
-5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.4%inclusion76 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
27%inclusion317 decks1.19K decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion252 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion211 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion93 decks974 decks
9%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.8%inclusion69 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion505 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion277 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion260 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
16%inclusion160 decks1.02K decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion152 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion126 decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion122 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion120 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion107 decks1.19K decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion28 decks446 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion1.03K decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion962 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion562 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion500 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion494 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion474 decks1.19K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion418 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion388 decks1.19K decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion331 decks1.19K decks
-15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
24%inclusion287 decks1.19K decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion259 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion233 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion185 decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion149 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion111 decks1.19K decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.4%inclusion100 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
6.0%inclusion53 decks881 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.15K decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion1.15K decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.12K decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.07K decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion787 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion694 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion596 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion578 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion564 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion560 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion474 decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion466 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion453 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion450 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion443 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion429 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion425 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion409 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion392 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion384 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion353 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion337 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion316 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion313 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion253 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion285 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion268 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion265 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion255 decks1.19K decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion246 decks1.19K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion244 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion240 decks1.19K decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion224 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion223 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion222 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion214 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion210 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion208 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion200 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion199 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion198 decks1.19K decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion192 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion178 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion150 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion149 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion126 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion120 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion111 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion113 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy