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

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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
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
79%synergy
Wandering Archaic
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
75%synergy
Twinning Staff
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Reverberate
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
63%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Display of Power
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Double Vision
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Twincast
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Wizards of Thay
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%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
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Spellseeker
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Echo Mage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Reiterate
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Wild Ricochet
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Return the Favor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Twinferno
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Teach by Example
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
See Double
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Fury Storm
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Chef's Kiss
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Radiate
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Insidious Will
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fork
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Split Decision
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Snap
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Charm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Vision Skeins
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Bonus Round
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Creative Technique
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Forgery
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Make an Example
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Bounty
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Doublecast
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Shattering Spree
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lithoform Engine
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Strionic Resonator
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Cursed Recording
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mirari
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Hive Mind
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Echoes
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Eye of the Storm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Spellweaver Volute
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorpool
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Vault
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Séance Board
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Steam Vents
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Xander's Lounge
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Underground Sea
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Volcanic Island
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Badlands
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy