Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Core

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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Swordsman's Steel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ronin, Shadow Stalker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Falcon's Wing Harness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Flow State
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
75%inclusion178 decks237 decks
74%synergy
Brass Squire
61%inclusion145 decks237 decks
61%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
59%inclusion140 decks237 decks
58%synergy
Ancestral Vision
59%inclusion140 decks237 decks
56%synergy
Basilisk Collar
58%inclusion137 decks237 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion132 decks237 decks
55%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion135 decks237 decks
55%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
53%inclusion125 decks237 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion185 decks237 decks
52%synergy
Embercleave
52%inclusion123 decks237 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion119 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
48%inclusion114 decks237 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion113 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
47%synergy
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion111 decks237 decks
46%synergy
Profane Tutor
46%inclusion110 decks237 decks
43%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
46%inclusion109 decks237 decks
45%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion108 decks237 decks
45%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
45%inclusion106 decks237 decks
41%synergy
Drach'Nyen
43%inclusion103 decks237 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Akki Battle Squad
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
41%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
36%synergy
Blade of the Oni
36%inclusion86 decks237 decks
36%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion82 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
30%inclusion71 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Silent Arbiter
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Rabbit Battery
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Toshiro Umezawa
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Trophy Mage
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Peerless Samurai
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-21%synergy
Armory Automaton
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Terminate
43%inclusion102 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion92 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
39%inclusion92 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Magnetic Theft
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Slip Out the Back
35%inclusion84 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion83 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion75 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion65 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Twinferno
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Strike
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Crosis's Charm
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
13%synergy
You Are Already Dead
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Stolen Uniform
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
-16%synergy
Fumble
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
-27%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
-0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
-0%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Murder
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-12%synergy
Overkill
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Masterful Flourish
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fate
40%inclusion95 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion83 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
30%inclusion70 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion67 decks237 decks
-16%synergy
Chart a Course
27%inclusion65 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Relentless Assault
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion46 decks236 decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Anchor to Reality
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Slip Through Space
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
-11%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Artful Dodge
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
8%synergy
World at War
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Howl of the Horde
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kaldra Compleat
42%inclusion99 decks237 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
39%inclusion92 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Pact Weapon
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Winged Boots
36%inclusion86 decks237 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion80 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
34%inclusion80 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Vorpal Sword
33%inclusion78 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Riddles
32%inclusion77 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion64 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
27%inclusion63 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
23%inclusion54 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Glamdring
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
18%synergy
The Key to the Vault
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Phantom Blade
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
-0%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
38%inclusion87 decks228 decks
38%synergy
Aqueous Form
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Double Vision
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion135 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion63 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
-16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion189 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion181 decks237 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion80 decks237 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion70 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion64 decks237 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
The Irencrag
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
-12%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion236 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion233 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion232 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion211 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
62%inclusion146 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion135 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion120 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion103 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion102 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
42%inclusion100 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion99 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
30%inclusion72 decks237 decks
-15%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
-19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion67 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion64 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
-12%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
-1%synergy