Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Core Curses

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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 Surveillance
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
96%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Opulence
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
91%synergy
Curse of Thirst
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Maddening Hex
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Bloodletting
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Claws of Gix
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Curse of Obsession
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Doomwake Giant
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Grim Guardian
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Accursed Witch
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Entity Tracker
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Clever Impersonator
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Wicked Visitor
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Stuffy Doll
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Balemurk Leech
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Blightcaster
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Agent of Erebos
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Brash Taunter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blood Aspirant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sawblade Skinripper
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Diversion Specialist
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
The Rani
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Perdition
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fate Unraveler
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Burnished Hart
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Creepy Doll
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Popular Egotist
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Perilous Research
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Read the Runes
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Ice Out
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Final Flare
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Candy Grapple
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blink of an Eye
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Into the Roil
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Asinine Antics
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Final Vengeance
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Replication Technique
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fade Away
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Harmless Offering
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Displacement Wave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hex
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Role Reversal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Aether Gale
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Ravenform
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mob Rule
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Johann's Stopgap
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Despotic Scepter
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Cloud Key
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Strionic Resonator
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Chimes
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Skull of Orm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cruel Reality
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Mirrormade
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Propaganda
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Paradox Haze
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Echoes
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Curse of Inertia
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Chaos
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Copy Enchantment
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Leeches
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Extravagant Replication
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Court of Vantress
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Puca's Mischief
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Fraying Sanity
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Tribute
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Pit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Captive Audience
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Protection Racket
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Koskun Falls
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Deceit
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Grixis Panorama
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Maestros Theater
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Ruins
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy