Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Core

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Rank #760
23decks
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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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Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Drach'Nyen
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Negate
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
47%synergy
Chart a Course
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Brass Squire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Riddles
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Abrade
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Freya Crescent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rabbit Battery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Armguard Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Oni
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simian Sling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Whirler Rogue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Replication Specialist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Halo Forager
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%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
Pollywog Prodigy
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Shao Jun
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Overkill
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Twinferno
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Maestros Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rebel Salvo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
You Are Already Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fumble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spin Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Interference
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bounce Off
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Broadside Barrage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Anticipate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Fire
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
Umezawa's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fists of Flame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Slip Through Space
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Anchor to Reality
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Howl of the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Distortion Strike
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Artful Dodge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ancestral Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Divination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sleep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Notion Rain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dark Intimations
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cranial Plating
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Fireshrieker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Quietus Spike
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Haunted Cloak
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Brass Knuckles
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Goggles of Night
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
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
Phantom Blade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
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
Grafted Wargear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Meteoric Mace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Glamdring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Slipper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Explorer's Scope
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
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
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Zephyr Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Batterbone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Combat Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%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
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 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
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Dimir Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Landscape
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Theater
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Highland Lake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy