Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Core

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Rank #732
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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Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Drach'Nyen
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Negate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Brass Squire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Chart a Course
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Brass Knuckles
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Blade of the Oni
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Armguard Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simian Sling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thunderhead Gunner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Streaking Oilgorger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Mako
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Peerless Samurai
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Omen Hawker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Champion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Servant of Nefarox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Halo Forager
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
Frontline Sage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%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
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
Frantic Search
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Haste Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Maestros Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fire Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Laughing Mad
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rebel Salvo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Spin Out
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Interference
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bounce Off
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Broadside Barrage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
You Are Already Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Think Twice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Vitality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Welding Sparks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Anticipate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Slip Through Space
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Relm's Sketching
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Suplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Anchor to Reality
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Howl of the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Artful Dodge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ancestral Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Intimidation Tactics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Surge to Victory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sleep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dark Intimations
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Storm's Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Notion Rain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Divination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crash Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-37%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Riddles
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Quietus Spike
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Haunted Cloak
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Samurai's Katana
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Cranial Plating
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Goggles of Night
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Pact Weapon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Goldvein Pick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phantom Blade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Vorpal Sword
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Wargear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Slipper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Meteoric Mace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fiendlash
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dissection Tools
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Ram
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Batterbone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Life of Toshiro Umezawa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%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
Stormchaser's Talent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%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
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-42%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Choked Estuary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Highland Lake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%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