Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander)

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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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scorched Geyser
3.9%inclusion47 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
2.8%inclusion30 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
2.8%inclusion33 decks1.20K decks
-0%synergy
Coercive Impetus
1.8%inclusion21 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Pox Plague
1.3%inclusion14 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
96%inclusion6.85K decks7.13K decks
94%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
94%inclusion6.72K decks7.13K decks
92%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
92%inclusion6.57K decks7.13K decks
90%synergy
Curse of Opulence
93%inclusion6.65K decks7.13K decks
90%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
91%inclusion6.49K decks7.13K decks
89%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
91%inclusion6.49K decks7.13K decks
89%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
89%inclusion6.32K decks7.13K decks
87%synergy
Curse of Thirst
87%inclusion6.21K decks7.13K decks
86%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
86%inclusion6.16K decks7.13K decks
85%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
86%inclusion6.15K decks7.13K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
86%inclusion6.11K decks7.13K decks
84%synergy
Maddening Hex
80%inclusion5.72K decks7.13K decks
79%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
80%inclusion5.72K decks7.13K decks
79%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
80%inclusion5.72K decks7.13K decks
79%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
75%inclusion5.38K decks7.13K decks
74%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion5.37K decks7.13K decks
61%synergy
Cruel Reality
74%inclusion5.28K decks7.13K decks
73%synergy
Curse of Obsession
73%inclusion5.22K decks7.13K decks
72%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
72%inclusion5.13K decks7.13K decks
45%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
71%inclusion5.08K decks7.13K decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion1.30K decks7.13K decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion1.27K decks7.13K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion1.12K decks7.13K decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion777 decks7.13K decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion649 decks7.13K decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.9%inclusion422 decks7.13K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
67%inclusion4.81K decks7.13K decks
66%synergy
Grim Guardian
65%inclusion4.66K decks7.13K decks
64%synergy
Doomwake Giant
61%inclusion4.34K decks7.13K decks
60%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
52%inclusion3.69K decks7.13K decks
48%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
51%inclusion3.67K decks7.13K decks
51%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
51%inclusion3.65K decks7.13K decks
50%synergy
Entity Tracker
51%inclusion3.33K decks6.59K decks
49%synergy
Clever Impersonator
48%inclusion3.42K decks7.13K decks
45%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
45%inclusion3.23K decks7.13K decks
44%synergy
Wicked Visitor
43%inclusion3.08K decks7.13K decks
42%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
32%inclusion2.28K decks7.13K decks
31%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
32%inclusion2.28K decks7.13K decks
30%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
31%inclusion2.24K decks7.13K decks
31%synergy
Silent Arbiter
31%inclusion2.19K decks7.13K decks
27%synergy
Stuffy Doll
28%inclusion1.96K decks7.13K decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion1.62K decks7.13K decks
22%synergy
Balemurk Leech
22%inclusion1.44K decks6.59K decks
21%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
22%inclusion1.55K decks7.13K decks
21%synergy
Blightcaster
21%inclusion1.49K decks7.13K decks
21%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
21%inclusion1.36K decks6.59K decks
20%synergy
Agent of Erebos
20%inclusion1.46K decks7.13K decks
20%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
19%inclusion1.33K decks7.13K decks
18%synergy
Brash Taunter
18%inclusion1.28K decks7.13K decks
17%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
16%inclusion1.11K decks7.13K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.13K decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion906 decks7.13K decks
3%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion897 decks7.13K decks
11%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
12%inclusion829 decks7.13K decks
11%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
11%inclusion775 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion722 decks7.13K decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
9.5%inclusion675 decks7.13K decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
9.3%inclusion667 decks7.13K decks
8%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
9.3%inclusion661 decks7.13K decks
9%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
9.3%inclusion660 decks7.13K decks
9%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
8.8%inclusion628 decks7.13K decks
8%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
7.9%inclusion567 decks7.13K decks
7%synergy
Creepy Doll
7.7%inclusion547 decks7.13K decks
7%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.0%inclusion502 decks7.13K decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
6.9%inclusion493 decks7.13K decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.5%inclusion465 decks7.13K decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.3%inclusion446 decks7.13K decks
-3%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
5.6%inclusion396 decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
5.4%inclusion123 decks2.29K decks
-6%synergy
Blim, Comedic Genius
5.3%inclusion381 decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.3%inclusion381 decks7.13K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
59%inclusion4.23K decks7.13K decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion3.40K decks7.13K decks
13%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion2.88K decks7.13K decks
15%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2.83K decks7.13K decks
17%synergy
Perilous Research
39%inclusion2.79K decks7.13K decks
38%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion2.19K decks7.13K decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion1.95K decks7.13K decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion1.45K decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Read the Runes
16%inclusion1.17K decks7.13K decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion1.12K decks7.13K decks
-22%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.13K decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
14%inclusion998 decks7.13K decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion980 decks7.13K decks
-17%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion939 decks7.13K decks
-3%synergy
Ice Out
12%inclusion880 decks7.13K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion832 decks7.13K decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion757 decks7.13K decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion666 decks6.60K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
9.5%inclusion677 decks7.13K decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion631 decks7.13K decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
7.8%inclusion557 decks7.13K decks
-12%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.2%inclusion511 decks7.13K decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
6.6%inclusion472 decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.0%inclusion430 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Farsight Ritual
5.9%inclusion421 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion404 decks7.13K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion3.93K decks7.13K decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion2.29K decks7.13K decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2.06K decks7.13K decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion1.77K decks7.13K decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Swine
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.13K decks
22%synergy
Asinine Antics
21%inclusion1.50K decks7.13K decks
21%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1.22K decks7.13K decks
10%synergy
Final Vengeance
16%inclusion1.08K decks6.61K decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion903 decks6.19K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion944 decks7.13K decks
-7%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
11%inclusion797 decks7.13K decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion743 decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion711 decks7.13K decks
8%synergy
Replication Technique
10%inclusion710 decks7.13K decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion650 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion646 decks7.13K decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.0%inclusion573 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Harmless Offering
6.6%inclusion474 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.6%inclusion469 decks7.13K decks
-17%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
6.4%inclusion454 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion424 decks7.13K decks
-14%synergy
Role Reversal
5.3%inclusion377 decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
52%inclusion3.70K decks7.13K decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion2.64K decks7.13K decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion2.51K decks7.13K decks
33%synergy
Crystal Chimes
35%inclusion2.50K decks7.13K decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion2.46K decks7.13K decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
31%inclusion2.18K decks7.13K decks
29%synergy
Despotic Scepter
27%inclusion1.95K decks7.13K decks
27%synergy
Strionic Resonator
24%inclusion1.68K decks7.13K decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion628 decks7.13K decks
-2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.1%inclusion508 decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6.0%inclusion431 decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Echoes
68%inclusion4.84K decks7.13K decks
67%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
64%inclusion4.54K decks7.13K decks
62%synergy
Mirrormade
59%inclusion4.23K decks7.13K decks
57%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
53%inclusion3.75K decks7.13K decks
52%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
52%inclusion3.69K decks7.13K decks
51%synergy
Paradox Haze
51%inclusion3.65K decks7.13K decks
48%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
47%inclusion3.34K decks7.13K decks
46%synergy
Copy Enchantment
45%inclusion3.21K decks7.13K decks
43%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
45%inclusion3.21K decks7.13K decks
44%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
41%inclusion2.96K decks7.13K decks
40%synergy
Curse of Leeches
38%inclusion2.74K decks7.13K decks
38%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
37%inclusion2.66K decks7.13K decks
37%synergy
Curse of Inertia
35%inclusion2.52K decks7.13K decks
35%synergy
Extravagant Replication
34%inclusion2.43K decks7.13K decks
30%synergy
Curse of Chaos
34%inclusion2.42K decks7.13K decks
33%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
32%inclusion2.29K decks7.13K decks
32%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion1.68K decks6.64K decks
24%synergy
Fraying Sanity
24%inclusion1.73K decks7.13K decks
23%synergy
Court of Vantress
23%inclusion1.64K decks7.13K decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion1.47K decks7.13K decks
19%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
21%inclusion1.47K decks7.13K decks
20%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
18%inclusion1.26K decks7.13K decks
16%synergy
Captive Audience
16%inclusion1.17K decks7.13K decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion1.09K decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Puca's Mischief
13%inclusion954 decks7.13K decks
13%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion830 decks7.13K decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion728 decks7.13K decks
9%synergy
Infernal Tribute
10%inclusion718 decks7.13K decks
10%synergy
Shiny Impetus
10%inclusion713 decks7.13K decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.0%inclusion644 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion624 decks7.13K decks
2%synergy
Into the Pit
8.6%inclusion562 decks6.56K decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
7.2%inclusion513 decks7.13K decks
7%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.7%inclusion480 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion433 decks7.13K decks
-10%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
6.0%inclusion428 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
13%inclusion955 decks7.13K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion3.95K decks7.13K decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion2.74K decks7.13K decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1.20K decks7.13K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion1.16K decks7.13K decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion838 decks7.13K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.9%inclusion564 decks7.13K decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.8%inclusion485 decks7.13K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion389 decks7.13K decks
-0%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.1%inclusion363 decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion6.36K decks7.13K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.31K decks7.13K decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion3.42K decks7.13K decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion3.35K decks7.13K decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion3.08K decks7.13K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion2.48K decks7.13K decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion2.28K decks7.13K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion2.23K decks7.13K decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion2.09K decks7.13K decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1.77K decks7.13K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1.19K decks7.13K decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.13K decks
0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion952 decks7.13K decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion646 decks7.13K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion625 decks7.13K decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.4%inclusion388 decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion7K decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.99K decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion6.94K decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion6.58K decks7.13K decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion5.06K decks7.13K decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion4.32K decks7.13K decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion3.74K decks7.13K decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion3.70K decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion3.66K decks7.13K decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion3.51K decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion3.50K decks7.13K decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion3.44K decks7.13K decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion2.82K decks7.13K decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion2.75K decks7.13K decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion2.72K decks7.13K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion2.55K decks7.13K decks
13%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion2.52K decks7.13K decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion2.48K decks7.13K decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion2.43K decks7.13K decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion2.21K decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion2.04K decks7.13K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion1.96K decks7.13K decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion1.89K decks7.13K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion1.84K decks7.13K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion1.83K decks7.13K decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion1.74K decks7.13K decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion1.72K decks7.13K decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion1.64K decks7.13K decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion1.64K decks7.13K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion1.63K decks7.13K decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion1.56K decks7.13K decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion1.54K decks7.13K decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion1.46K decks7.13K decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion1.40K decks7.13K decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion1.34K decks7.13K decks
-11%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion1.22K decks7.13K decks
-0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1.20K decks7.13K decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.13K decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion1.05K decks7.13K decks
-13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion1.05K decks7.13K decks
-13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion932 decks7.13K decks
1%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion827 decks7.13K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion823 decks7.13K decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion795 decks7.13K decks
-4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion711 decks7.13K decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion693 decks7.13K decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.5%inclusion676 decks7.13K decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
9.4%inclusion670 decks7.13K decks
3%synergy
Grixis Panorama
8.7%inclusion621 decks7.13K decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.6%inclusion615 decks7.13K decks
3%synergy