Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Core

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Rank #739
22decks
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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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Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Drach'Nyen
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Negate
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Quietus Spike
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Brass Knuckles
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Haunted Cloak
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Brass Squire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Blade of the Oni
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rabbit Battery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Armguard Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Simian Sling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thunderhead Gunner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Halo Forager
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Servant of Nefarox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frontline Sage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Mako
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Peerless Samurai
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Replication Specialist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Streaking Oilgorger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fanatic of the Harrowing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Clammy Prowler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Stolen Uniform
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Thunder Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Abrade
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Haste Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Twinferno
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Charm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Fire Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Laughing Mad
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Unleash Fury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Stern Lesson
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rebel Salvo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Bounce Off
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Broadside Barrage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spin Out
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Interference
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Fire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Quick Study
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
You Are Already Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Anticipate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Raking Claws
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Suplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Relm's Sketching
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Slip Through Space
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Anchor to Reality
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Painful Truths
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Howl of the Horde
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Distortion Strike
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Intimidation Tactics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dark Intimations
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Divination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Surge to Victory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sleep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Compulsive Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Notion Rain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Riddles
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Samurai's Katana
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fireshrieker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Cranial Plating
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Goggles of Night
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Goldvein Pick
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
The Key to the Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pact Weapon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Phantom Blade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fiendlash
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Meteoric Mace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Slipper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Wargear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dissection Tools
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Zephyr Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Valkas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Glamdring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Civic Saber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Aqueous Form
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Life of Toshiro Umezawa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-45%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Grixis Panorama
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Highland Lake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Peak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy