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
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Ancestral Vision
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Basilisk Collar
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Wheel of Fate
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Champion's Helm
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Brass Squire
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Embercleave
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Mithril Coat
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Pact Weapon
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Trophy Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Oni
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Zuko, Seeking Honor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Magnetic Theft
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Slip Out the Back
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Strike
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crosis's Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Stolen Uniform
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Twinferno
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Capsize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bane's Contingency
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Invoke Calamity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Chart a Course
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Seize the Day
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Anchor to Reality
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fabricate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Overpowering Attack
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Howl of the Horde
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Through Space
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Shredder's Revenge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Artful Dodge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
World at War
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Decode Transmissions
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Drach'Nyen
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Winged Boots
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Vorpal Sword
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Glamdring
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
The Key to the Vault
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Riddles
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Wand of Orcus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scytheclaw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Firebender Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Irencrag
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy