Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Resonating Lute
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Abstract Performance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Narset's Reversal
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Double Vision
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Return the Favor
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Twinning Staff
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Wandering Archaic
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Display of Power
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Reverberate
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Trio
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Performer
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Twincast
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Chef's Kiss
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Flame of Anor
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Wild Ricochet
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Split Decision
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
3%synergy
See Double
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Malicious Affliction
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Teach by Example
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Transforming Flourish
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pact
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Will
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Perplex
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Snap
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Replication Technique
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Creative Technique
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinate
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Grapeshot
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Painful Truths
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Forgery
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Shattering Spree
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Pox Plague
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Steal the Show
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Splatter Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Doublecast
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Incarnation Technique
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Mirari
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Hive Mind
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Dual Casting
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Storm of Saruman
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Curse of Echoes
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Eye of the Storm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorpool
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Spire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy