Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive

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
Decorum Dissertation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Splatter Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
59%inclusion79 decks133 decks
54%synergy
Twinning Staff
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
49%synergy
Double Vision
50%inclusion66 decks133 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion75 decks133 decks
46%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Wandering Archaic
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Reverberate
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion67 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Return the Favor
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Twincast
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Display of Power
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
37%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Performer
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Echo Mage
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Reiterate
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Chef's Kiss
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
20%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Transforming Flourish
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Fork
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Teach by Example
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-16%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Charm
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Snap
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Radiate
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Insidious Will
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Creative Technique
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Bonus Round
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Replication Technique
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-23%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Dream Harvest
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Doublecast
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Make an Example
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Hoarder's Greed
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Dual Casting
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Hive Mind
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Echoes
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Eye of the Storm
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion118 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion117 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion122 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion119 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion118 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion115 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
84%inclusion112 decks133 decks
69%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion110 decks133 decks
68%synergy
Badlands
80%inclusion106 decks133 decks
64%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion104 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion103 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion102 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
71%inclusion94 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion92 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion88 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion86 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion86 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Oscorp Industries
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
4%synergy