Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Budget Core

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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stadium Tidalmage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Masterful Flourish
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wander Off
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Drach'Nyen
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Negate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chart a Course
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Brass Squire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Riddles
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Quietus Spike
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Slip Through Space
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Hydro-Channeler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Freya Crescent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harmonized Trio
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Rabbit Battery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Halo Forager
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Oni
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Armguard Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simian Sling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Whirler Rogue
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
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Replication Specialist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Abrade
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Fractalize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Overkill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Full Bore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Divert Disaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Fire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Raking Claws
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rebel Salvo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Focus the Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Bounce Off
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Broadside Barrage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spin Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Interference
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Vitality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Anticipate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
You Are Already Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fumble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Inevitable Betrayal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Steal the Show
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rapturous Moment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Anchor to Reality
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ancestral Vision
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Unexpected Request
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Howl of the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Artful Dodge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Compulsive Research
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dark Intimations
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Divination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crash Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Notion Rain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sleep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Wildfire Howl
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brass Knuckles
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Haunted Cloak
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Cranial Plating
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Fireshrieker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Goggles of Night
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Meteor Sword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Skateboard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Blade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
World Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lion Heart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Glamdring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Pick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Phantom Blade
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vorpal Sword
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Cranial Ram
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Slipper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bearded Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Combat Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Smoldering Crater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Potioner's Trove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Forger's Foundry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
The Irencrag
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Serpent's Pass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Highland Lake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Uncharted Haven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mesa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy