Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Expensive Auras

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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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Curse of Thirst
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Opulence
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
97%synergy
Maddening Hex
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
92%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
92%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
92%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
92%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Copy Enchantment
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Obsession
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Propaganda
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Cruel Reality
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Mirrormade
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Curse of Echoes
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Grim Guardian
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Doomwake Giant
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Wicked Visitor
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Stuffy Doll
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Accursed Witch
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Clever Impersonator
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Balemurk Leech
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Entity Tracker
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Brash Taunter
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Silent Arbiter
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Creepy Doll
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Agent of Erebos
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Fog Bank
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Fate Unraveler
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Blightcaster
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Master of the Feast
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Perdition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Geode Rager
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Death Kiss
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Living Wall
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sage of Mysteries
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Perilous Research
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-16%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-23%synergy
Maestros Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Dispel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Countersquall
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Read the Runes
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Unlikely Aid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Farsight Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Crosis's Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Treacherous Urge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Ice Out
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Asinine Antics
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Curse of the Swine
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Replication Technique
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-17%synergy
Last One Standing
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Profane Transfusion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Grudge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
By Force
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Role Reversal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pilfered Plans
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Devastation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Confluence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Cloud Key
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Despotic Scepter
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Crystal Chimes
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Archive
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Rack
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Torpor Orb
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Fraying Line
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Annihilation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Torment of Scarabs
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Paradox Haze
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Fraying Sanity
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Court of Vantress
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Extravagant Replication
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Curse of Chaos
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Painful Quandary
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Inertia
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Leeches
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Aether
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Puca's Mischief
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Shiny Impetus
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Maximum Carnage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Doom
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Land Equilibrium
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Tribute
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Koskun Falls
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Feud
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Removal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-37%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
85%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Island
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Morphic Pool
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Oscorp Industries
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Isle
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy