Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Core

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Rank #716
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
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Drach'Nyen
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Negate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Chart a Course
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Slip Through Space
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Brass Squire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Trophy Mage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Oni
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Armguard Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simian Sling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%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
Halo Forager
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Champion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Peerless Samurai
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Whirler Rogue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Servant of Nefarox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Frontline Sage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Omen Hawker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Replication Specialist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tribute Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fanatic of the Harrowing
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Clammy Prowler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Maestros Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Twinferno
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rebel Salvo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fumble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Crosis's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Spin Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Interference
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Broadside Barrage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bounce Off
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Welding Sparks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fists of Flame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Countersquall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Anticipate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
You Are Already Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Derision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Vitality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Anchor to Reality
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Artful Dodge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Howl of the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Intimidation Tactics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crash Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-37%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Divination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sleep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Storm's Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dark Intimations
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Notion Rain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Portent of Calamity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Quietus Spike
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Brass Knuckles
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Riddles
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Cranial Plating
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Goggles of Night
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Pact Weapon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phantom Blade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
The Key to the Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dissection Tools
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Slipper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Meteoric Mace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Wargear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fiendlash
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Ram
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Civic Saber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Aqueous Form
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Life of Toshiro Umezawa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Highland Lake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Tainted Peak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy