Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Core

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Rank #701
22decks
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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
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Drach'Nyen
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Negate
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Brass Squire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Chart a Course
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Riddles
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Argentum Armor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Trophy Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Oni
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Armguard Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Simian Sling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Servant of Nefarox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tribute Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Omen Hawker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Peerless Samurai
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Halo Forager
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Replication Specialist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frontline Sage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Clammy Prowler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of the Harrowing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Maestros Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Spectral Interference
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bounce Off
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Broadside Barrage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spin Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Crosis's Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rebel Salvo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Fumble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unleash Fury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Stern Lesson
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Disruption Protocol
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Fire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Anticipate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Raking Claws
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fists of Flame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Welding Sparks
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Vitality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Slip Through Space
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Anchor to Reality
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Painful Truths
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Artful Dodge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Distortion Strike
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Howl of the Horde
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Ringsight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Dark Intimations
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-37%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Compulsive Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Divination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Anger of the Gods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Storm's Wrath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Notion Rain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sleep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Cloak
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Quietus Spike
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Brass Knuckles
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Cranial Plating
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Goggles of Night
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vorpal Sword
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pact Weapon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Winged Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Phantom Blade
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Dissection Tools
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
The Key to the Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Meteoric Mace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Slipper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Wargear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Ram
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fiendlash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Civic Saber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bearded Axe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hot Soup
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Aqueous Form
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Locket
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Theater
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Isle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Grixis Panorama
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Highland Lake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy