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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Resonating Lute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Flow State
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wander Off
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Ancestral Vision
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Profane Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Brass Squire
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Glamdring
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Embercleave
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Slip Out the Back
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Wheel of Fate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Winged Boots
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Blade of the Oni
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sprite Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Toshiro Umezawa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stadium Tidalmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shao Jun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Savage Beating
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Magnetic Theft
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
You Are Already Dead
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Stolen Uniform
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Twinferno
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Crosis's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Flourish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Fractalize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Magic Damper
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Invoke Calamity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Shadow Rift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Chart a Course
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Expressive Iteration
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Overpowering Attack
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lunar Insight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Anchor to Reality
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
World at War
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fortuitous Find
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Steal the Show
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rapturous Moment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Memories Returning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Game Over
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Explosive Singularity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Counsel of the Soratami
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Howl of the Horde
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Heist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eagle Vision
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dream Harvest
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Request
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Vorpal Sword
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Drach'Nyen
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
The Key to the Vault
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Riddles
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Pact Weapon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Haunted Cloak
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Meteor Sword
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phantom Blade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wand of Orcus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Resurrection Orb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Firebender Ascension
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Restless Vents
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Potioner's Trove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy