Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Control

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Narset's Reversal
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Wandering Archaic
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Double Vision
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Display of Power
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Twinning Staff
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Primal Amulet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Rakdos Charm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Thunderclap Drake
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crafty Cutpurse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Malicious Affliction
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Chef's Kiss
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Wild Ricochet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Reverberate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Flame of Anor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
See Double
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Twincast
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Split Decision
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Invert Polarity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Insidious Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Perplex
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Divert Disaster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Plasma
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lose Focus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Curtains' Call
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Replication Technique
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Creative Technique
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Confluence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Shattering Spree
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Power
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Relm's Sketching
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Forgery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Doublecast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Howl of the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Heist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Make an Example
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Illicit Shipment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adaptive Training Post
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Recording
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dual Casting
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shiny Impetus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Hive Mind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Echoes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Manabarbs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Spiteful Visions
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Exchange of Words
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Zur's Weirding
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunken Palace
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Séance Board
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Bandit's Haul
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Spell Satchel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy