Parnesse, the Subtle Brush (Commander)

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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Dream Harvest
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
1.0%inclusion1 decks99 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Double Vision
63%inclusion780 decks1.24K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
58%inclusion652 decks1.12K decks
57%synergy
Twinning Staff
58%inclusion720 decks1.24K decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion779 decks1.24K decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion757 decks1.24K decks
52%synergy
Narset's Reversal
55%inclusion675 decks1.24K decks
50%synergy
Wandering Archaic
50%inclusion618 decks1.24K decks
49%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
52%inclusion638 decks1.24K decks
47%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
49%inclusion609 decks1.24K decks
47%synergy
Return the Favor
47%inclusion556 decks1.19K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion611 decks1.24K decks
41%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion568 decks1.24K decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion564 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion563 decks1.24K decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion562 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion556 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
44%inclusion545 decks1.24K decks
41%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
43%inclusion533 decks1.24K decks
38%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
42%inclusion522 decks1.24K decks
41%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
42%inclusion520 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion283 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion163 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion133 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.24K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion517 decks1.24K decks
40%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
41%inclusion507 decks1.24K decks
40%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
38%inclusion413 decks1.08K decks
37%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion420 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion316 decks1.19K decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion303 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion295 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion238 decks1.08K decks
18%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
20%inclusion220 decks1.12K decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
19%inclusion229 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
17%inclusion209 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion209 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
17%inclusion205 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
16%inclusion109 decks701 decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion183 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion181 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion128 decks925 decks
11%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
13%inclusion166 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion35 decks263 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion149 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion137 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion128 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion124 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion108 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.3%inclusion111 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.0%inclusion111 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.7%inclusion107 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
8.4%inclusion104 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
8.0%inclusion99 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Radiant Performer
7.8%inclusion96 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Echo Mage
7.6%inclusion94 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
7.4%inclusion41 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.2%inclusion89 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.0%inclusion75 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.9%inclusion41 decks595 decks
-1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.9%inclusion74 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.3%inclusion78 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Tzaangor Shaman
6.1%inclusion76 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.0%inclusion74 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.9%inclusion73 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.5%inclusion68 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
5.5%inclusion68 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.2%inclusion64 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Galvanic Iteration
41%inclusion501 decks1.24K decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion494 decks1.24K decks
38%synergy
Display of Power
40%inclusion489 decks1.24K decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion465 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion420 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
34%inclusion415 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion411 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Chef's Kiss
31%inclusion385 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Twincast
31%inclusion381 decks1.24K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion376 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion345 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion308 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion282 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion281 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion279 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
See Double
21%inclusion257 decks1.24K decks
20%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion246 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion244 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion239 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion231 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion229 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion223 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion211 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion190 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Malicious Affliction
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
-8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion184 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion181 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion142 decks996 decks
2%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion176 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion173 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Transforming Flourish
14%inclusion96 decks698 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion155 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion138 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion117 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion99 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion110 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.2%inclusion114 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion101 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.7%inclusion100 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.7%inclusion100 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion107 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Fury Storm
8.4%inclusion104 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion94 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Radiate
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
6.9%inclusion85 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Creative Technique
36%inclusion450 decks1.24K decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
35%inclusion437 decks1.24K decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion398 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion379 decks1.24K decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion360 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion355 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion348 decks1.24K decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion339 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
24%inclusion296 decks1.24K decks
23%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion279 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion250 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion245 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion245 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion229 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Flawless Forgery
18%inclusion221 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion212 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion168 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion167 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion134 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion116 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Confluence
9.1%inclusion113 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
8.8%inclusion109 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
8.5%inclusion78 decks915 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.4%inclusion104 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.2%inclusion101 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.1%inclusion100 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.1%inclusion100 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion91 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.6%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion76 decks1.24K decks
-18%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
6.0%inclusion74 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
5.9%inclusion73 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.7%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion69 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.5%inclusion68 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.0%inclusion60 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion46 decks916 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion413 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion328 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion153 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion145 decks1.24K decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion142 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion141 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion124 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
9.5%inclusion66 decks698 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.8%inclusion96 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Mirari
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.1%inclusion88 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Hive Mind
23%inclusion285 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Dual Casting
21%inclusion258 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Storm of Saruman
20%inclusion249 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Curse of Echoes
18%inclusion222 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion215 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion126 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.9%inclusion90 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.1%inclusion88 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion76 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
27%inclusion328 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion265 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion226 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion103 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion515 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion289 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion277 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
17%inclusion189 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion163 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion127 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion125 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.8%inclusion109 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion40 decks580 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.07K decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion1K decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion590 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion520 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion518 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion497 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion425 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion406 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion354 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
24%inclusion301 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion266 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion227 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion195 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion147 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.2%inclusion114 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
5.6%inclusion55 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.21K decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.20K decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.17K decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.11K decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion816 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion716 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion628 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion600 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion591 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion580 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion513 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion480 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion471 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion465 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion458 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion449 decks1.24K decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion437 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion434 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion402 decks1.24K decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion387 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion359 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion355 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion347 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion330 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion306 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion274 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion273 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion268 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion266 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion260 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion256 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion245 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion244 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion230 decks1.24K decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion223 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion219 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion217 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion211 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion209 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion201 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion201 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion183 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion152 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion149 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion129 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion127 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion117 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion108 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.4%inclusion116 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy