Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive

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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
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Dream Harvest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
54%inclusion67 decks123 decks
49%synergy
Wandering Archaic
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Reverberate
48%inclusion59 decks123 decks
45%synergy
Double Vision
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
45%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
43%synergy
Twinning Staff
48%inclusion59 decks123 decks
43%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion59 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
37%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Display of Power
37%inclusion45 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
37%inclusion45 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Twincast
37%inclusion45 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Return the Favor
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
34%inclusion42 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion40 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion39 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion39 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
32%inclusion39 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Spark Double
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
32%inclusion39 decks123 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Ricochet
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Reiterate
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Chef's Kiss
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Fork
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
3%synergy
See Double
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Malicious Affliction
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Teach by Example
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Radiate
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Blood Pact
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Insidious Will
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
-19%synergy
Creative Technique
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Bonus Round
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Replication Technique
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Forgery
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Make an Example
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
27%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-16%synergy
Lithoform Engine
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Mirari
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
33%inclusion40 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Dual Casting
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Hive Mind
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Echoes
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion39 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Palace
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion112 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion110 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion59 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion46 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion45 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Séance Board
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion110 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion109 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion109 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion106 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
80%inclusion99 decks123 decks
66%synergy
Underground Sea
79%inclusion97 decks123 decks
64%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion95 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
76%inclusion94 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Badlands
76%inclusion93 decks123 decks
60%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion93 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion83 decks123 decks
27%synergy
Luxury Suite
65%inclusion80 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion78 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion76 decks123 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion75 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion75 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion74 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion39 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
-21%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
2%synergy