Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Fogwell's Gym
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
69%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Narset's Reversal
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Return the Favor
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Twinning Staff
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Veyran, Voice of Duality
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Reverberate
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Wandering Archaic
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Wizards of Thay
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Performer
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Sigil Tracer
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Twincast
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Chef's Kiss
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Reiterate
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Wild Ricochet
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Twinferno
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Transforming Flourish
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
See Double
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Malicious Affliction
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Teach by Example
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Will
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Dual Strike
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Improvisation Capstone
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Replication Technique
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Creative Technique
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Bonus Round
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-25%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Doublecast
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Forgery
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Rapturous Moment
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Dream Harvest
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Army of the Damned
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Pact
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mirari
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Dual Casting
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Hive Mind
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Echoes
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Eye of the Storm
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Palace
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorpool
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Resonating Lute
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion71 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion70 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
-0%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-3%synergy