Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Core

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Rank #694
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
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Chart a Course
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Negate
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Brass Squire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Riddles
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Rabbit Battery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Armguard Familiar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Simian Sling
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Blade of the Oni
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chainflail Centipede
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leech Gauntlet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Halo Forager
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Replication Specialist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Harvest Hand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Clammy Prowler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of the Harrowing
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Shao Jun
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Haste Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Stolen Uniform
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Thunder Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fire Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Laughing Mad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Twinferno
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Maestros Charm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Unleash Fury
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Spin Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Interference
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Broadside Barrage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bounce Off
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
You Are Already Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stern Lesson
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Soul's Fire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rebel Salvo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Vitality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fists of Flame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crosis's Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Suplex
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Relm's Sketching
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Slip Through Space
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Artful Dodge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Distortion Strike
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Anchor to Reality
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Painful Truths
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Howl of the Horde
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Divination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Widespread Brutality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Notion Rain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Profane 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
Reckless Handling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Compulsive Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dark Intimations
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Heist
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Samurai's Katana
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Fireshrieker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Haunted Cloak
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Quietus Spike
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Brass Knuckles
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Cranial Plating
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Goggles of Night
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Goldvein Pick
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vorpal Sword
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Winged Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Pact Weapon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Grafted Wargear
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Phantom Blade
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
The Key to the Vault
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thieves' Tools
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Slipper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Meteoric Mace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dissection Tools
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Civic Saber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ramosian Greatsword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-40%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Forger's Foundry
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Theater
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Grixis Panorama
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Highland Lake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Public Thoroughfare
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mesa
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy