Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Core

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Rank #758
23decks
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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
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Drach'Nyen
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
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Negate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chart a Course
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Abrade
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Slip Through Space
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Brass Squire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Riddles
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Steelswarm Operator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Freya Crescent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Lizard Blades
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Blade of the Oni
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rabbit Battery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Armguard Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simian Sling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thunderhead Gunner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Streaking Oilgorger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Omen Hawker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Halo Forager
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Replication Specialist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tribute Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Clammy Prowler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fanatic of the Harrowing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Overkill
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Maestros Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rebel Salvo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
You Are Already Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Spin Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bounce Off
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Interference
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Broadside Barrage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Vitality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Anticipate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Raking Claws
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Inevitable Betrayal
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Anchor to Reality
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Howl of the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Distortion Strike
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Artful Dodge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ancestral Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Intimidation Tactics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dark Intimations
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Divination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Sleep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Storm's Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Notion Rain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Quietus Spike
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Brass Knuckles
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Haunted Cloak
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Cranial Plating
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Goggles of Night
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vorpal Sword
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Pact Weapon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phantom Blade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Key to the Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Slipper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Wargear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dissection Tools
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fiendlash
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Life of Toshiro Umezawa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Seething Landscape
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Highland Lake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy