Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Profane Tutor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Ancestral Vision
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Brass Squire
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Basilisk Collar
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Embercleave
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Glamdring
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Slip Out the Back
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
The Reality Chip
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Blade of the Oni
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Toshiro Umezawa
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sprite Dragon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Trophy Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Shao Jun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Seifer Almasy
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Streaking Oilgorger
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Thunderhead Gunner
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Mako
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Torment
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
You Are Already Dead
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Stolen Uniform
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Twinferno
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Magic Damper
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Invoke Calamity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Capsize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Chart a Course
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Seize the Day
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Overpowering Attack
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Stock Up
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Counsel of the Soratami
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Anchor to Reality
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Insight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Howl of the Horde
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Heist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fortuitous Find
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Eagle Vision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Memories Returning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Suplex
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Intimidation Tactics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Trial of Agony
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Winternight Stories
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vorpal Sword
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Winged Boots
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Drach'Nyen
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Pact Weapon
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Haunted Cloak
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Riddles
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
The Key to the Vault
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Phantom Blade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Resurrection Orb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Short Bow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Firebender Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Seat of the Synod
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Restless Vents
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy