Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Burn

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exploding Barrel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Trespasser's Curse
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Opulence
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Torment of Scarabs
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Maddening Hex
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Obsession
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Thirst
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Accursed Witch
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Grim Guardian
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Cruel Reality
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Claws of Gix
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Doomwake Giant
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Wicked Visitor
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Entity Tracker
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Clever Impersonator
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Silent Arbiter
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Stuffy Doll
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Brash Taunter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Agent of Erebos
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Fog Bank
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Balemurk Leech
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Creepy Doll
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fate Unraveler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
The Rani
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Blightcaster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bazaar Trader
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Usher
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sage of Mysteries
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Renegade Silent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Research
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Runes
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Farsight Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Perplex
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Ice Out
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Asinine Antics
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Final Vengeance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Replication Technique
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Role Reversal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Fade Away
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Crystal Chimes
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Strionic Resonator
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Despotic Scepter
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Crawlspace
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Skull of Orm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon Clock
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of the Restless Dead
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Extravagant Replication
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Mirrormade
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Paradox Haze
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Curse of Echoes
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Copy Enchantment
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Inertia
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Fraying Sanity
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Court of Vantress
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Grievous Wound
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Captive Audience
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Chaos
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Shiny Impetus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Leeches
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Infernal Tribute
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Sound of Drums
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Court of Ire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Impetus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Court of Locthwain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Fevered Visions
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Court of Embereth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Puca's Mischief
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Triple Triad
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Restless Spire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Restless Vents
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Reef
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Maestros Theater
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Grixis Panorama
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Graven Cairns
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-29%synergy
Steam Vents
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-16%synergy