Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Core

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Rank #710
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
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Drach'Nyen
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Negate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Argentum Armor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Brass Squire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Quietus Spike
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Slip Through Space
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Trophy Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Blade of the Oni
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rabbit Battery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Armguard Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Simian Sling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thunderhead Gunner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Mako
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Streaking Oilgorger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Halo Forager
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Omen Hawker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Replication Specialist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Servant of Nefarox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frontline Sage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tribute Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Peerless Samurai
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Clammy Prowler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of the Harrowing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Terminate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Maestros Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Unleash Fury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rebel Salvo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fumble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Stern Lesson
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Crosis's Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Interference
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bounce Off
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spin Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Broadside Barrage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Derision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Anticipate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
You Are Already Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Raking Claws
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fists of Flame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Inevitable Betrayal
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Anchor to Reality
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Painful Truths
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Artful Dodge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Distortion Strike
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Howl of the Horde
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Intimidation Tactics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Intimations
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Divination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-37%synergy
Sleep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Storm's Wrath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Notion Rain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Anger of the Gods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Portent of Calamity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Riddles
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Brass Knuckles
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Haunted Cloak
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cranial Plating
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Goggles of Night
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Vorpal Sword
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Winged Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pact Weapon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Phantom Blade
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Dissection Tools
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Slipper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Meteoric Mace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Wargear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Ram
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Civic Saber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hot Soup
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Aqueous Form
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Life of Toshiro Umezawa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%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
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-40%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Locket
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%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
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Theater
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Grixis Panorama
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Highland Lake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy