Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Expensive Spell Copy

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
Twinning Staff
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Wandering Archaic
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Narset's Reversal
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Reverberate
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Double Vision
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Thousand-Year Storm
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Bonus Round
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Display of Power
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Edea, Possessed Sorceress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wizards of Thay
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Echo Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Tempt with Mayhem
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Reiterate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Return the Favor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Twincast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Wild Ricochet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Twinferno
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Teach by Example
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
See Double
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Radiate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fork
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Split Decision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of the Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Replication Technique
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Forgery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Doublecast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Lithoform Engine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Recording
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Hive Mind
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dual Casting
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Echoes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Professor Onyx
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorpool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Séance Board
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Underground Sea
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Badlands
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Volcanic Island
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Training Center
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Morphic Pool
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Xander's Lounge
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy