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Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2789 · Mythic · released 2026-09-14
{U}{B}{R}
Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
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.
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion is a mythic multicolored creature from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets, from 2022 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.42 to $6.43 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$7.75
USD Foil$19.95
Format legality
Where you can play Tetsuo, Imperial Champion in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.42 to $6.43 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria United Commander at $0.42.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominaria United Commander | 66 | Mythic | — | — |
| Dominaria United Commander | 44 | Mythic | $0.42 | $0.56 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2789 | Mythic | $6.43 | $3.67 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2022-09-09If Tetsuo isn't equipped when it's declared as an attacking creature, the ability won't trigger. If Tetsuo isn't equipped when the ability resolves, the ability won't do anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tetsuo, Imperial Champion legal in Commander?
Yes — Tetsuo, Imperial Champion is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tetsuo, Imperial Champion legal in?
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Tetsuo, Imperial Champion been printed?
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion has been printed 3 times across 2 sets, from 2022 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria United Commander (#44) at about $0.42.
Who illustrated Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
This printing of Tetsuo, Imperial Champion was illustrated by Ed Repka.