Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Goliath Daydreamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hammer of Nazahn
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
86%synergy
Ancestral Vision
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
79%synergy
Profane Tutor
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
74%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
74%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
71%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
69%synergy
Basilisk Collar
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Embercleave
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Brass Squire
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Wheel of Fate
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Magnetic Theft
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Seize the Day
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Mithril Coat
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Lizard Blades
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Akki Battle Squad
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
39%synergy
The Reality Chip
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Silent Arbiter
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Blade of the Oni
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Trophy Mage
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Master Transmuter
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Welder
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Port Razer
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Armory Automaton
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Terminate
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Strike
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Stolen Uniform
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Savage Beating
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Invoke Calamity
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Time Warp
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Anchor to Reality
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
World at War
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Howl of the Horde
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Last Chance
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Oath
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Time Stretch
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtcast
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Traverse Eternity
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kaldra Compleat
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Pact Weapon
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Drach'Nyen
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Winged Boots
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Glamdring
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Batterskull
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Vorpal Sword
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Riddles
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Wand of Orcus
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Phantom Blade
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Scythe of the Wretched
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Dissection Tools
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Island
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Underground Sea
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-14%synergy