Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Dream Harvest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
60%inclusion78 decks129 decks
55%synergy
Wandering Archaic
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
48%synergy
Twinning Staff
53%inclusion68 decks129 decks
48%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
48%inclusion56 decks117 decks
47%synergy
Double Vision
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion70 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Reverberate
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Return the Favor
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Display of Power
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Twincast
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Echo Mage
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Performer
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
-15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Reiterate
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ricochet
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Twinferno
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
See Double
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Transforming Flourish
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Teach by Example
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Fork
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Malicious Affliction
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-13%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Radiate
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Opt
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Fury Storm
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Creative Technique
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Bonus Round
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
-21%synergy
Replication Technique
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Doublecast
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Make an Example
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
-15%synergy
Lithoform Engine
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-15%synergy
The One Ring
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Mirari
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Dual Casting
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Hive Mind
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Storm of Saruman
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Echoes
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorpool
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion116 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion115 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion47 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Séance Board
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion117 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion114 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Island
88%inclusion114 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion111 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
83%inclusion107 decks129 decks
68%synergy
Underground Sea
81%inclusion105 decks129 decks
66%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion103 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Badlands
79%inclusion102 decks129 decks
64%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion99 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
71%inclusion91 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion89 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion85 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion81 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion47 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
-17%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
-20%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
4%synergy