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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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 Fool's Wisdom
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
91%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Obsession
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Disturbance
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
83%synergy
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 Thirst
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Grim Guardian
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Propaganda
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Cruel Reality
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Accursed Witch
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Doomwake Giant
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Wicked Visitor
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Entity Tracker
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Silent Arbiter
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Clever Impersonator
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Agent of Erebos
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Stuffy Doll
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Fog Bank
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Brash Taunter
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
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Balemurk Leech
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fate Unraveler
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%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
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
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blightcaster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 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
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%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
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Research
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%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
Terminate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%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
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%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
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%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
-2%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
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Replication Technique
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%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
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Cloud Key
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Crystal Chimes
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Strionic Resonator
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Despotic Scepter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%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
Enchantments
Curse of the Restless Dead
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Extravagant Replication
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%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
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Copy Enchantment
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Fraying Sanity
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Grievous Wound
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Inertia
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Court of Vantress
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
No Mercy
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Captive Audience
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Chaos
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Tribute
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Shiny Impetus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Leeches
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Sound of Drums
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%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
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%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
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%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
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%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
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%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
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-24%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
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Grixis Panorama
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Oscorp Industries
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%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