Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Abstract Performance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Harmonized Trio
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Return the Favor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Narset's Reversal
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Twinning Staff
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Wandering Archaic
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Reverberate
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Boltbender
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Pirated Copy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Viper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Flame of Anor
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Reiterate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Display of Power
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Wild Ricochet
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Twincast
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Teach by Example
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Chef's Kiss
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Make Disappear
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Split Decision
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Invert Polarity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pact
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Transpose
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
A Little Chat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Crackle with Power
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Bonus Round
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geyser
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Creative Technique
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Circle of Power
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Replication Technique
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Painful Truths
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Doublecast
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Boltwave
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Rite of Replication
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Relm's Sketching
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Forgery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Damnable Pact
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Shattering Spree
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sozin's Comet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flood of Recollection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rift Bolt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Selective Memory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mirari
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Recording
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ninja's Blades
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Howling Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Dual Casting
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Tractor Beam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Founding the Third Path
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Collective Restraint
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Telepathy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
War Tax
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Palace
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorpool
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy