Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Profane Tutor
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
87%synergy
Ancestral Vision
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Wheel of Fate
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Basilisk Collar
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Champion's Helm
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Brass Squire
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Embercleave
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Pact Weapon
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Magnetic Theft
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Bedevil
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Trophy Mage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Oni
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Zuko, Seeking Honor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Terminate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Slip Out the Back
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Strike
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Crosis's Charm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Stolen Uniform
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Savage Beating
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Twinferno
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Maestros Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Invoke Calamity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Capsize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bane's Contingency
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Seize the Day
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Chart a Course
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Anchor to Reality
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Expressive Iteration
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Howl of the Horde
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Artful Dodge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Genji Glove
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Winged Boots
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Vorpal Sword
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Riddles
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Drach'Nyen
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Glamdring
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
The Key to the Vault
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wand of Orcus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scytheclaw
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Firebender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy