Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
SLDSecret Lair Drop/#2789/2026MythicBorderlessReprint
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.29
Cardmarket€2.95
ManaPool$2.74
TCGplayer$3.64
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.05
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.74High $9.36Low $2.74▼ 56.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.64TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 1.1%30d▼ 43.4%90d▼ 53.0%
90d high
$7.75
90d low
$3.64
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.45
Dominaria United Commander
- Down 43.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 53% below its 90 day high of $7.75.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 50% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
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.
3 / 3
Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc9 Sept 2022
If 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.
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About this card
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion is a Legendary Creature — Human Samurai, with mana cost {U}{B}{R} (mana value 3). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.64 (down 43.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion FAQ
How much is Tetsuo, Imperial Champion worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Tetsuo, Imperial Champion is $3.64. It is down 43.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.64 to $7.75.
What is the cheapest printing of Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Dominaria United Commander at $0.45 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Drop at $1.83 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Tetsuo, Imperial Champion are there?
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Tetsuo, Imperial Champion first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DMC #44, released 2022-09-09.
What is the newest printing of Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #2789, released 2026-09-14.
Is there a foil version of Tetsuo, Imperial Champion?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.83 versus $3.64 for nonfoil, which is 50% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Tetsuo, Imperial Champion legal in Commander?
Yes, Tetsuo, Imperial Champion is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.