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Parnesse, the Subtle Brush is a mythic Legendary Creature — Vampire Wizard from NCC (NCC) costing {2}{U}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush MTG card

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush

Legendary Creature — Vampire Wizard

Card Text

Whenever you or a permanent you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter that spell or ability unless that player pays 4 life. Whenever you copy a spell, up to one target opponent may also copy that spell. They may choose new targets for that copy.

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 5.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Svetlin Velinov

Market Prices

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$0.23
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$0.25
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€0.38
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€0.34
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush? Basics

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush is a Legendary Creature — Vampire Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you or a permanent you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter that spell or ability unless that player pays 4 life. Whenever you copy a spell, up to one target opponent may also copy that spell. They may choose new targets for that copy."

How much mana does Parnesse, the Subtle Brush cost to cast? Basics

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush's mana cost of {2}{U}{B}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush's current oracle text is: "Whenever you or a permanent you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter that spell or ability unless that player pays 4 life. Whenever you copy a spell, up to one target opponent may also copy that spell. They may choose new targets for that copy."

What is the current price of Parnesse, the Subtle Brush? Pricing

The current market price for Parnesse, the Subtle Brush is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Parnesse, the Subtle Brush? Pricing

You can purchase Parnesse, the Subtle Brush from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.25

Is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Parnesse, the Subtle Brush in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Parnesse, the Subtle Brush in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Parnesse, the Subtle Brush in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush legal in Legacy? Legality

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush legal in Vintage? Legality

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Parnesse, the Subtle Brush in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush from? Details

This printing of Parnesse, the Subtle Brush is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 8.

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush's rarity? Details

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush is a mythic card in NCC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Parnesse, the Subtle Brush? Details

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Parnesse, the Subtle Brush's power and toughness? Details

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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