Tetsuo Umezawa (Commander) - Forced Combat

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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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Maximum Carnage
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vengeful Ancestor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
99%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
99%synergy
Shiny Impetus
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
98%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
98%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
91%synergy
Agitator Ant
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
91%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
91%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Geode Rager
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Royal Assassin
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Life of the Party
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Death Kiss
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Sly Instigator
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Fatestitcher
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Taunting Kobold
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
42%synergy
The Rani
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Angler Turtle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Rathi Trapper
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Frost Titan
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Renegade Silent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Toshiro Umezawa
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Stalking Assassin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Jeering Homunculus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Humble Defector
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
King's Assassin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Coveted Peacock
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Niblis of the Breath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cybernetica Datasmith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Illithid Harvester
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bounty Hunter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Fog Bank
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Norritt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Backlash
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Terminate
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Command
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Blustersquall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Electrolyze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Grixis Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Silumgar's Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Turnabout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Twiddle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Adverse Conditions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Keep Watch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Darkness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Reins of Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Confluence
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sleep
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sundering Eruption
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Insurrection
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Hidden Strings
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Cone of Cold
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Assassinate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Besmirch
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Profane Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Compulsion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Act of Treason
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Ritual of the Machine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Impede Momentum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Incendiary Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodthirsty Blade
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Icy Manipulator
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Amber Prison
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Ages
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pacification Array
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Barl's Cage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Frozen Aether
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Hot Pursuit
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Verity Circle
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
42%synergy
The Sound of Drums
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Uphill Battle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Psychic Impetus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Popular Entertainer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Day of the Moon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
The Akroan War
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Time of Ice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
War's Toll
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Opposition
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Revel in Riches
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Life of Toshiro Umezawa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Protection Racket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Collective Restraint
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Total War
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Onslaught
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Oubliette
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Faces of the Past
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Steal Artifact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Quiet Contemplation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Dack Fayden
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rowan Kenrith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Market
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Detection Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Urborg
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Hammerheim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Patriar's Seal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Island
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Sundering Eruption
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Murky Sewer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy