Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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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Double Vision
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Twinning Staff
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Wandering Archaic
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Reverberate
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Narset's Reversal
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Return the Favor
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Display of Power
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Performer
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Docent of Perfection
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Magnus the Red
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
The Lord of Pain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Halo Forager
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Flame of Anor
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Twincast
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Chef's Kiss
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Reiterate
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Wild Ricochet
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Maestros Charm
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Teach by Example
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Split Decision
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Insidious Will
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Dual Strike
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Transforming Flourish
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
A Little Chat
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Malicious Affliction
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Fury Storm
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Pact
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Replication Technique
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Doublecast
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Forgery
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-27%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Bonus Round
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Xander's Pact
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Confluence
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Browbeat
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Eruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Mirari
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-24%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Howling Mine
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Dual Casting
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Hive Mind
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of Echoes
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Palace
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorpool
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Grixis Panorama
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy