Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Improvisation Capstone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
67%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Narset's Reversal
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Twinning Staff
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Wandering Archaic
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Return the Favor
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Veyran, Voice of Duality
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Reverberate
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Performer
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Sigil Tracer
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Chef's Kiss
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Twincast
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Reiterate
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Twinferno
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
9%synergy
See Double
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Teach by Example
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Transforming Flourish
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Malicious Affliction
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Insidious Will
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Dual Strike
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pact
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Fury Storm
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Creative Technique
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Replication Technique
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-25%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Doublecast
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Performance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rapturous Moment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Forgery
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Pact
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Army of the Damned
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Shattering Spree
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Mirari
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-17%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Dual Casting
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Hive Mind
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of Echoes
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Eye of the Storm
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Palace
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorpool
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion69 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion69 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Theater
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-5%synergy