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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Oscorp Industries
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.8%inclusion6 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
1.6%inclusion2 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
1.6%inclusion3 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Spider-Man No More
0.9%inclusion1 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
64%inclusion740 decks1.15K decks
61%synergy
Twinning Staff
61%inclusion699 decks1.15K decks
58%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion735 decks1.15K decks
57%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion541 decks940 decks
57%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion709 decks1.15K decks
55%synergy
Narset's Reversal
53%inclusion613 decks1.15K decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
51%inclusion587 decks1.15K decks
50%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
50%inclusion571 decks1.15K decks
48%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion587 decks1.15K decks
46%synergy
Return the Favor
47%inclusion473 decks1.01K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion582 decks1.15K decks
43%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion534 decks1.15K decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion527 decks1.15K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion521 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion521 decks1.15K decks
43%synergy
Reverberate
45%inclusion517 decks1.15K decks
42%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion505 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
44%inclusion504 decks1.15K decks
43%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
43%inclusion495 decks1.15K decks
34%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
42%inclusion486 decks1.15K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion273 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion161 decks1.15K decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion130 decks1.15K decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion129 decks1.15K decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.8%inclusion90 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
42%inclusion483 decks1.15K decks
41%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion481 decks1.15K decks
40%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
37%inclusion334 decks891 decks
37%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion392 decks1.15K decks
28%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion274 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion288 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion269 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion186 decks891 decks
19%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
20%inclusion185 decks935 decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
19%inclusion214 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
18%inclusion189 decks1.08K decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
17%inclusion198 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion194 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
16%inclusion183 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Wizards of Thay
16%inclusion180 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion74 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
15%inclusion168 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion99 decks724 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion125 decks955 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion136 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Wildfire Devils
11%inclusion126 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion124 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion116 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion91 decks946 decks
6%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.5%inclusion98 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.3%inclusion85 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Echo Mage
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.8%inclusion60 decks886 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.6%inclusion59 decks889 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.1%inclusion70 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
5.0%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Display of Power
41%inclusion469 decks1.15K decks
40%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion460 decks1.15K decks
38%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
39%inclusion449 decks1.15K decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion420 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion408 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Wild Ricochet
34%inclusion397 decks1.15K decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion395 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Twincast
31%inclusion359 decks1.15K decks
30%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion352 decks1.15K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion331 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Big Score
26%inclusion294 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion285 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
23%inclusion260 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion258 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
See Double
22%inclusion255 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion248 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion237 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion226 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Teach by Example
19%inclusion223 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion220 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion210 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion205 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion201 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
16%inclusion186 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion179 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion179 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion177 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion171 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion119 decks804 decks
2%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion162 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion143 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Transforming Flourish
12%inclusion57 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion135 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Insidious Will
12%inclusion135 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion125 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion98 decks955 decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
10%inclusion112 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion93 decks961 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion77 decks809 decks
5%synergy
Fury Storm
9.1%inclusion105 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion86 decks961 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.6%inclusion83 decks961 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion94 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.0%inclusion77 decks959 decks
4%synergy
Radiate
7.5%inclusion86 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
37%inclusion426 decks1.15K decks
37%synergy
Replication Technique
36%inclusion413 decks1.15K decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion372 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion347 decks1.15K decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion339 decks1.15K decks
-18%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion336 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion327 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion318 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion257 decks1.07K decks
23%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion272 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion230 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion221 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
19%inclusion220 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion218 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Flawless Forgery
19%inclusion215 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion194 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion157 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion156 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Mind's Desire
10%inclusion114 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion112 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
9.4%inclusion67 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.9%inclusion103 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.9%inclusion103 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.7%inclusion100 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.5%inclusion98 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.5%inclusion98 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion90 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.6%inclusion76 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Spelltwine
6.6%inclusion76 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.15K decks
-18%synergy
Clone Legion
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.1%inclusion70 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion41 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
-16%synergy
Make an Example
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.0%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
34%inclusion389 decks1.15K decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
29%inclusion332 decks1.15K decks
27%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion155 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion144 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion137 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion137 decks1.15K decks
-17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.5%inclusion109 decks1.15K decks
-15%synergy
Cursed Recording
9.0%inclusion81 decks905 decks
9%synergy
Mirari
8.5%inclusion98 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.5%inclusion41 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.9%inclusion91 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Hive Mind
23%inclusion264 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Storm of Saruman
22%inclusion251 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion236 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Curse of Echoes
18%inclusion207 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion192 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion116 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion79 decks953 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion85 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion50 decks891 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.2%inclusion37 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
28%inclusion318 decks1.15K decks
26%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion253 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
19%inclusion216 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion91 decks891 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion493 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion270 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion257 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
16%inclusion148 decks940 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion147 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion118 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion117 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion115 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion993 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion933 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion539 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion480 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion476 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion461 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion398 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion375 decks1.15K decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion317 decks1.15K decks
-15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
25%inclusion289 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion242 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion226 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion181 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion148 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion103 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion100 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.0%inclusion40 decks797 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.12K decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion1.11K decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion1.09K decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion1.04K decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion769 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion678 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion583 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion564 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion554 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion530 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion451 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion447 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion437 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
37%inclusion425 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion421 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion410 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion409 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Theater
34%inclusion391 decks1.15K decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion386 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion377 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion346 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion331 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion316 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion304 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion235 decks946 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion275 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion273 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion258 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion241 decks1.15K decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion237 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion236 decks1.15K decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion229 decks1.15K decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion220 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion214 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion212 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion206 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion205 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion201 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion197 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion196 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion196 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion182 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion176 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion147 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion142 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion118 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion110 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion93 decks961 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion104 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion91 decks946 decks
6%synergy