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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Resonating Lute
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Harmonized Trio
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Narset's Reversal
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Twinning Staff
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Wandering Archaic
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Return the Favor
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Veyran, Voice of Duality
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Reverberate
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Kess, Dissident Mage
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Performer
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Sigil Tracer
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Display of Power
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Flame of Anor
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Twincast
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Reiterate
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Chef's Kiss
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ricochet
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Twinferno
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
See Double
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Teach by Example
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Transforming Flourish
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Malicious Affliction
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Blood Pact
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Dual Strike
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Insidious Will
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Fury Storm
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Creative Technique
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Replication Technique
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-25%synergy
Doublecast
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Forgery
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Performance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rapturous Moment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Pact
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Army of the Damned
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Shattering Spree
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mirari
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Recording
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-23%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Dual Casting
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Hive Mind
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Curse of Echoes
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Eye of the Storm
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Palace
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorpool
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Maestros Theater
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
1%synergy