Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Expensive 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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Excalibur, Sword of Eden
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Embercleave
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Ancestral Vision
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Mithril Coat
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Buster Sword
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
51%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Profane Tutor
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
The Reality Chip
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Basilisk Collar
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Brass Squire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Blade of the Oni
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Toshiro Umezawa
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Silent Arbiter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Rabbit Battery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Armory Automaton
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Nezumi Bladeblesser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shagrat, Loot Bearer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Akki Ronin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Iizuka the Ruthless
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reinforced Ronin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Upriser Renegade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Peerless Samurai
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Garland, Royal Kidnapper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Barret Wallace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Hazoret, Godseeker
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Magnetic Theft
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fumble
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Desynchronization
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Counterflux
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Opt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
You Are Already Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Abandon Attachments
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Stolen Uniform
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Inevitable Betrayal
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Wheel of Fate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Seize the Day
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Chart a Course
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
World at War
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Slip Through Space
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Artful Dodge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Splinter's Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sozin's Comet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kaldra Compleat
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Leyline Axe
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Drach'Nyen
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Vorpal Sword
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Winged Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Riddles
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Pact Weapon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Glamdring
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Key to the Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wand of Orcus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Twin Blades
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deathrender
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scythe of the Wretched
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Chakra Meditation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Life of Toshiro Umezawa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Carry Away
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rune of Mortality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Whispers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
The Black Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Island
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Badlands
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Underground Sea
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Thundering Falls
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Oscorp Industries
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Hideout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy