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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Stadium Tidalmage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wander Off
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
76%inclusion179 decks237 decks
75%synergy
Brass Squire
60%inclusion143 decks237 decks
60%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
57%inclusion136 decks237 decks
57%synergy
Ancestral Vision
59%inclusion139 decks237 decks
56%synergy
Basilisk Collar
57%inclusion134 decks237 decks
54%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion134 decks237 decks
54%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion129 decks237 decks
54%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
53%inclusion125 decks237 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion186 decks237 decks
52%synergy
Embercleave
53%inclusion125 decks237 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion122 decks237 decks
48%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion117 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
49%inclusion117 decks237 decks
46%synergy
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion112 decks237 decks
46%synergy
Profane Tutor
47%inclusion111 decks237 decks
43%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion103 decks228 decks
44%synergy
Terminate
44%inclusion105 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion105 decks237 decks
40%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
44%inclusion105 decks237 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Akki Battle Squad
43%inclusion101 decks237 decks
42%synergy
Blade of the Oni
36%inclusion86 decks237 decks
36%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
36%inclusion86 decks237 decks
36%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion83 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
35%inclusion82 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
30%inclusion72 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
27%inclusion63 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
24%inclusion57 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Toshiro Umezawa
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Peerless Samurai
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
-21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Armory Automaton
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion100 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion96 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
40%inclusion94 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Magnetic Theft
39%inclusion92 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
35%inclusion83 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion75 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion43 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
-15%synergy
Crosis's Charm
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
8%synergy
You Are Already Dead
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Fumble
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Stolen Uniform
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
-26%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Murder
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Masterful Flourish
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Calamity
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fate
40%inclusion95 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion90 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
32%inclusion75 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion70 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
-15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Chart a Course
27%inclusion65 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Relentless Assault
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
25%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion44 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Anchor to Reality
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Slip Through Space
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
-7%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Artful Dodge
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
7%synergy
World at War
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Howl of the Horde
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Full Throttle
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Drach'Nyen
43%inclusion103 decks237 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion100 decks237 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion96 decks237 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Pact Weapon
39%inclusion92 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion88 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Winged Boots
36%inclusion86 decks237 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion77 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Riddles
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Vorpal Sword
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion56 decks181 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
30%inclusion71 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion65 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Glamdring
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
18%synergy
The Key to the Vault
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
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
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Phantom Blade
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Plating
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
40%inclusion87 decks219 decks
39%synergy
Aqueous Form
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Double Vision
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion134 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
-17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion189 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion179 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion79 decks237 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion79 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion72 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
The Irencrag
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
-15%synergy
Potioner's Trove
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%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
88%inclusion209 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
61%inclusion145 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion135 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion123 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion101 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion101 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion99 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
41%inclusion96 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion89 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion89 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
-20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion64 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion63 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
-20%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion59 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion57 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion57 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
-13%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
0%synergy