Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hammer of Nazahn
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Ancestral Vision
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Profane Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Brass Squire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Seize the Day
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Embercleave
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Wheel of Fate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Mithril Coat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Trophy Mage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Fabricate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Tribute Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Oni
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Welder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dan Lewis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Peerless Samurai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Magnetic Theft
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Terminate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Slip Out the Back
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Savage Beating
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Strike
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Great Train Heist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Stolen Uniform
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Consign to Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unleash Fury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Stifle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fumble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crosis's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Relentless Assault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Enter the Enigma
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Time Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Careful Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Last Chance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Oath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Anchor to Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Artful Dodge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Molten Collapse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Pact Weapon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Glamdring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Vorpal Sword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wand of Orcus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Drach'Nyen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bludgeon Brawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Security Bypass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Training Center
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Swamp
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Badlands
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Underground Sea
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Volcanic Island
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy