Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Equipment

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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
77%inclusion77 decks100 decks
76%synergy
Brass Squire
70%inclusion70 decks100 decks
69%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
61%inclusion61 decks100 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Riddles
61%inclusion61 decks100 decks
60%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
60%inclusion60 decks100 decks
59%synergy
Drach'Nyen
59%inclusion59 decks100 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
58%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
60%inclusion60 decks100 decks
56%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion56 decks100 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion57 decks100 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion67 decks100 decks
40%synergy
Terminate
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
53%synergy
Argentum Armor
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
52%synergy
Lizard Blades
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
51%inclusion51 decks100 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
49%inclusion49 decks100 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
49%inclusion49 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion49 decks100 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
47%synergy
Blade of the Oni
43%inclusion43 decks100 decks
43%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
42%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
40%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Rabbit Battery
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Armguard Familiar
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Firebending Student
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Peerless Samurai
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Leech Gauntlet
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-14%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Inventor
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Akki Ronin
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Trinket Mage
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Master Transmuter
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Shao Jun
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Upriser Renegade
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Nezumi Bladeblesser
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Negate
43%inclusion43 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Crosis's Charm
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Maestros Charm
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
-22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Unleash Fury
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Fumble
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Magnetic Theft
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Strike
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Rebel Salvo
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
16%synergy
You Are Already Dead
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Stolen Uniform
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scorpion's Sting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Haste Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fire Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-22%synergy
Bane's Contingency
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-29%synergy
Raking Claws
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Snap
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Invoke Calamity
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Fists of Flame
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Inevitable Betrayal
45%inclusion45 decks100 decks
42%synergy
Anchor to Reality
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Chart a Course
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
31%synergy
One with the Machine
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Profane Tutor
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Ancestral Vision
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Overpowering Attack
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Artful Dodge
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Slip Through Space
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fate
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-28%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Storm's Wrath
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Howl of the Horde
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Notion Rain
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Burn Down the House
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Devastation
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Push the Limit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Eagle Vision
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Mark
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-18%synergy
Dark Intimations
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Distortion Strike
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Haunt the Network
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
47%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Pact Weapon
43%inclusion43 decks100 decks
43%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
39%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Vorpal Sword
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Haunted Cloak
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Phantom Blade
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Winged Boots
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
24%synergy
The Key to the Vault
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Cranial Ram
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Meteor Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dissection Tools
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Glamdring
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion62 decks100 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-27%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion71 decks100 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion70 decks100 decks
-18%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
-25%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
-29%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-33%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-15%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion100 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion99 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Island
99%inclusion99 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion90 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
82%inclusion82 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion56 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Seething Landscape
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Maestros Theater
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Choked Estuary
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
-22%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Treno, Dark City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Grixis Panorama
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Isle
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy