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Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
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Whenever Tetsuo attacks, if it's equipped, choose one — • Tetsuo deals damage equal to the greatest mana value among Equipment attached to it to any target. • You may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand with mana value less than or equal to the greatest mana value among Equipment attached to Tetsuo without paying its mana cost.
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IN COMMANDER
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion at a glance
- Commander
- Legal
- Colour identity
- Blue, Black and Red
- What it does
- Instants and sorceries
- Popularity
- #17,598 on EDHREC
- Mana cost
- {U}{B}{R}
- Rarity
- Mythic
- First printed
- 2022 · 3 printings
- Artist
- Lius Lasahido
Popularity rank from EDHREC, card data from Scryfall.
CARD OVERVIEW
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Whenever Tetsuo attacks, if it's equipped, choose one — • Tetsuo deals damage equal to the greatest mana value among Equipment attached to it to any target. • You may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand with mana value less than or equal to the greatest mana value among Equipment attached to Tetsuo without paying its mana cost.
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FAQ
Questions about Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
What does Tetsuo, Imperial Champion do?
Whenever Tetsuo attacks, if it's equipped, choose one — • Tetsuo deals damage equal to the greatest mana value among Equipment attached to it to any target. • You may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand with mana value less than or equal to the greatest mana value among Equipment attached to Tetsuo without paying its mana cost.
Is Tetsuo, Imperial Champion legal in Commander?
Yes, Tetsuo, Imperial Champion is legal in Commander.
What colour identity is Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
Blue, Black and Red. A Commander deck can only include it if the commander's colour identity contains these colours.
Which commanders work with Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
Commanders whose abilities use what it does include Kess, Dissident Mage, Cormela, Glamour Thief, Codie, Vociferous Codex and Anhelo, the Painter.
What cards are similar to Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
Cards that do a similar job include Archmage Emeritus, Dualcaster Mage, Young Pyromancer and Archaeomancer.
Can I see what I can build with Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
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