Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget 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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Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Drach'Nyen
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Negate
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
47%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Chart a Course
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Brass Squire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Riddles
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Freya Crescent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Oni
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Armguard Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simian Sling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Whirler Rogue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Replication Specialist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Halo Forager
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Clammy Prowler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fanatic of the Harrowing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Shao Jun
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Abrade
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Overkill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Twinferno
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
You Are Already Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rebel Salvo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spin Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bounce Off
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Interference
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Broadside Barrage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Vitality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Consider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Anticipate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Raking Claws
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fumble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Inevitable Betrayal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Slip Through Space
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Anchor to Reality
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Howl of the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Vision
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Artful Dodge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Dark Intimations
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Identity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crash Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Spelltwine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Heist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Plague
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Divination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sleep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Notion Rain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Brass Knuckles
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Quietus Spike
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Cranial Plating
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Haunted Cloak
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Goggles of Night
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
The Key to the Vault
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Phantom Blade
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Pick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Glamdring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vorpal Sword
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Wargear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Slipper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Meteoric Mace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dissection Tools
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Torch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Smoldering Crater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Network Terminal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Forger's Foundry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Landscape
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Isle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Highland Lake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Uncharted Haven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mesa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy