Tetsuo, Imperial Champion (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Profane Tutor
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
86%synergy
Ancestral Vision
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Wheel of Fate
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Embercleave
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Basilisk Collar
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Pact Weapon
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Champion's Helm
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Brass Squire
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Lizard Blades
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
The Reality Chip
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Bedevil
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Trophy Mage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Oni
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Zuko, Seeking Honor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Terminate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Magnetic Theft
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Strike
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Stolen Uniform
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Savage Beating
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Crosis's Charm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Twinferno
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Invoke Calamity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Capsize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bane's Contingency
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Unlicensed Disintegration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Chart a Course
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Seize the Day
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Anchor to Reality
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Relentless Assault
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Overpowering Attack
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Howl of the Horde
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Artful Dodge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Splinter's Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Genji Glove
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Winged Boots
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Vorpal Sword
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Drach'Nyen
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Glamdring
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
The Key to the Vault
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Riddles
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wand of Orcus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scytheclaw
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Firebender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy