Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Display of Power
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Wandering Archaic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Lord of Pain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mysidian Elder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thundertrap Trainer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Noble Benefactor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Auton Soldier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Performer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Trinket Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Halo Forager
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Reverberate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Narset's Reversal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Split Decision
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Twincast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Transpose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Invert Polarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
See Double
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Shoving Match
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Reflection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Spite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cast into the Fire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teach by Example
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Radiate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Chef's Kiss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Turnabout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Risk Factor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Creative Technique
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Will of the Abzan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Step Through
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Chain of Smog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Browbeat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Extortion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bonus Round
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hoarder's Greed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dark Petition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Necrotic Hex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Syphon Soul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Zof Consumption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Flood of Recollection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Choice of Damnations
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Parting Thoughts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Funeral Rites
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Craving
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ambition's Cost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sins of the Past
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghost Vacuum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vexing Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reaver Titan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirari
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Bombardment
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Double Vision
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dual Casting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eye of the Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Splinter Twin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hive Mind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Séance Board
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Xander's Lounge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Underground Sea
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-40%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Krosan Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Zof Consumption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy