Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive Spell Copy

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
Twinning Staff
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Narset's Reversal
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Wandering Archaic
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Reverberate
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Bonus Round
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Display of Power
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Double Vision
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Edea, Possessed Sorceress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Wizards of Thay
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Echo Mage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Reiterate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Twincast
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Return the Favor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Wild Ricochet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Twinferno
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
See Double
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Teach by Example
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Chef's Kiss
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Radiate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fork
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Electrodominance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Split Decision
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Insidious Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Counterflux
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Creative Technique
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Grapeshot
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Replication Technique
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Forgery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Doublecast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Shattering Spree
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Lithoform Engine
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Recording
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Mirror Box
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mirari
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Hive Mind
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Echoes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Palace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorpool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Séance Board
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Luxury Suite
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Xander's Lounge
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Badlands
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Volcanic Island
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy