Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander)

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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Loki Laufeyson
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fogwell's Gym
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Stark Industries Executive
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion880 decks1.40K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion806 decks1.40K decks
57%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion875 decks1.40K decks
52%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion881 decks1.40K decks
52%synergy
Twinning Staff
57%inclusion796 decks1.40K decks
52%synergy
Narset's Reversal
55%inclusion771 decks1.40K decks
49%synergy
Wandering Archaic
49%inclusion682 decks1.40K decks
48%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
51%inclusion718 decks1.40K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
50%inclusion697 decks1.40K decks
47%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
48%inclusion673 decks1.40K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion664 decks1.40K decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion644 decks1.40K decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion637 decks1.40K decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion629 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Reverberate
45%inclusion628 decks1.40K decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion619 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion611 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
44%inclusion608 decks1.40K decks
38%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion586 decks1.40K decks
40%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
42%inclusion585 decks1.40K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion314 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion168 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion148 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion132 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.3%inclusion102 decks1.40K decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.2%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.4%inclusion76 decks1.40K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Errant, Street Artist
42%inclusion583 decks1.40K decks
41%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
41%inclusion571 decks1.40K decks
32%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
40%inclusion551 decks1.38K decks
39%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion475 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
28%inclusion389 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion337 decks1.38K decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion111 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion326 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion301 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion263 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion238 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion235 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
16%inclusion220 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion184 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion204 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
14%inclusion202 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion142 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion178 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion76 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
13%inclusion177 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
12%inclusion171 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion151 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion139 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion137 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.1%inclusion127 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
9.0%inclusion42 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.7%inclusion122 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Radiant Performer
8.6%inclusion120 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.4%inclusion118 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.3%inclusion116 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.3%inclusion116 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.9%inclusion110 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.2%inclusion100 decks1.38K decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.2%inclusion66 decks911 decks
-1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.2%inclusion99 decks1.38K decks
6%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Echo Mage
6.9%inclusion96 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.6%inclusion92 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.3%inclusion88 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
6.3%inclusion55 decks875 decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.2%inclusion87 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.1%inclusion85 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.9%inclusion83 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.6%inclusion78 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion571 decks1.40K decks
39%synergy
Display of Power
39%inclusion551 decks1.40K decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion529 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion459 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion452 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Wild Ricochet
32%inclusion448 decks1.40K decks
32%synergy
Twincast
32%inclusion448 decks1.40K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion441 decks1.40K decks
-13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion432 decks1.40K decks
31%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion421 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion350 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion347 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion319 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion301 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion294 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion281 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion270 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Reiterate
19%inclusion267 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion265 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion252 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion252 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion226 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
16%inclusion221 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
16%inclusion217 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion155 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion204 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion197 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion197 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion195 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion194 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion180 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion191 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion160 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion159 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Insidious Will
10%inclusion140 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion139 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion138 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion127 decks1.31K decks
4%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
10%inclusion133 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.4%inclusion131 decks1.40K decks
-0%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion127 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.9%inclusion125 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.8%inclusion109 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
7.8%inclusion109 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Fury Storm
7.2%inclusion101 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion99 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Radiate
6.9%inclusion96 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion94 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Audacious Swap
6.2%inclusion87 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.1%inclusion85 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
37%inclusion510 decks1.40K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
35%inclusion488 decks1.40K decks
34%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion436 decks1.40K decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion430 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion418 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion392 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion387 decks1.40K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion368 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
23%inclusion323 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion300 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion296 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
21%inclusion289 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion277 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion259 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion240 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Flawless Forgery
16%inclusion230 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion194 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion192 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion32 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion162 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion138 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
10%inclusion137 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
9.0%inclusion126 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.6%inclusion120 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.5%inclusion119 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.4%inclusion118 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
8.4%inclusion103 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.4%inclusion117 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.1%inclusion113 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.9%inclusion111 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Dream Harvest
7.8%inclusion36 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion108 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.2%inclusion101 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.2%inclusion101 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.9%inclusion97 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
6.9%inclusion97 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
6.6%inclusion92 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.3%inclusion88 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion85 decks1.40K decks
-19%synergy
Painful Truths
6.0%inclusion84 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Flow State
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
5.7%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.7%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion78 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Spelltwine
5.4%inclusion76 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.4%inclusion75 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
31%inclusion436 decks1.40K decks
30%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
23%inclusion328 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion180 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion173 decks1.40K decks
-17%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion153 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion146 decks1.40K decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion142 decks1.40K decks
-0%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.8%inclusion89 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.2%inclusion114 decks1.39K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.3%inclusion102 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Mirari
7.1%inclusion99 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.4%inclusion76 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
41%inclusion566 decks1.40K decks
40%synergy
Hive Mind
23%inclusion323 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Dual Casting
22%inclusion311 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion249 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
18%inclusion248 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Curse of Echoes
17%inclusion232 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion135 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion108 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.4%inclusion89 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.4%inclusion89 decks1.40K decks
-9%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.9%inclusion81 decks1.38K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.4%inclusion76 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.4%inclusion75 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
5.8%inclusion81 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
24%inclusion335 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion292 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion245 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.1%inclusion125 decks1.38K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion586 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion346 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion317 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Sunken Palace
17%inclusion235 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion193 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion151 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion143 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.4%inclusion131 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion129 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion64 decks896 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion1.19K decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion1.11K decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion657 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion573 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion572 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion570 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion471 decks1.40K decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion468 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion426 decks1.40K decks
-13%synergy
Resonating Lute
26%inclusion66 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
23%inclusion324 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion294 decks1.40K decks
-0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion221 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion216 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion163 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.9%inclusion64 decks721 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.4%inclusion118 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion91 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.36K decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.36K decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.33K decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.26K decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion896 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion822 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion716 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion713 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion655 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion644 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion617 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion567 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion566 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion545 decks1.40K decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion541 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion530 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion525 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion503 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion424 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion418 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion416 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion400 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion385 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion376 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion355 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion342 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion334 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion326 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion324 decks1.40K decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion294 decks1.40K decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion286 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion277 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion261 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion256 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion247 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion242 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion242 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion236 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion229 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion221 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
16%inclusion217 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion202 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion195 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion168 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion159 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion157 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion157 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion152 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion151 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion143 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy