Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Rank #775
7decks
Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
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Godo, Bandit Warlord
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Lizard Blades
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Argentum Armor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Blade of the Oni
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Helm of the Host
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Profane Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Night's Whisper
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Brass Squire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The Reality Chip
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wildfire Eternal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dimir House Guard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Port Razer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Goro-Goro and Satoru
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thraximundar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goldhound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ogre-Head Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Calculating Lich
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hoarding Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Master
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oriq Loremage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nyxborn Rollicker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Scour for Scrap
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Strike
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Murder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Poison the Cup
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Discontinuity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Inside Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spellgyre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ambitious Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tale's End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Miscalculation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Heat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exclude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glorious End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pyrokinesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Mental Journey
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ancestral Vision
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Overpowering Attack
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Megaton's Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Electroduplicate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Clear the Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind Spring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plague Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Covenant of Minds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cleaver Riot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Warrior's Oath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Careful Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Last Chance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Anchor to Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dream Cache
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Interpret the Signs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Heartless Pillage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dreadbore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Waltz of Rage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Seismic Stomp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ugin's Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Plate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Hours
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Worldslayer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vorpal Sword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Boots of Speed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Pact Weapon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Drach'Nyen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Meteoric Mace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kusari-Gama
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grappling Hook
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Chest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Glamdring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fires of Invention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bludgeon Brawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vanishing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Saheeli Rai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Archway of Innovation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sol Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Séance Board
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Ash Barrens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Waterfront District
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-31%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-39%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tarnation Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy