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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Fire Lord Azula
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Memories
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
55%synergy
Wandering Archaic
48%inclusion57 decks118 decks
48%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion66 decks118 decks
47%synergy
Reverberate
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Double Vision
48%inclusion57 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
46%synergy
Twinning Staff
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
45%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Twincast
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Display of Power
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Firebending Student
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Echo Mage
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Return the Favor
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Reiterate
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ricochet
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Chef's Kiss
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Fork
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Teach by Example
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
See Double
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Radiate
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Insidious Will
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Opt
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Creative Technique
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
-19%synergy
Bonus Round
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Replication Technique
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Forgery
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Doublecast
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Make an Example
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Cursed Recording
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Mirari
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Hive Mind
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Dual Casting
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Echoes
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorpool
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion108 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion106 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion56 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion107 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion104 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion103 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion100 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
83%inclusion98 decks118 decks
68%synergy
Underground Sea
82%inclusion97 decks118 decks
67%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion93 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Badlands
79%inclusion93 decks118 decks
64%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion92 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Xander's Lounge
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion80 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion79 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion75 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion75 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion75 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion74 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
-16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
-21%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Oscorp Industries
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
6%synergy