Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Budget Curses

Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Rank #341
212decks
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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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Airship Engine Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Serpent's Pass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Surveillance
96%inclusion203 decks212 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
95%inclusion202 decks212 decks
94%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
94%inclusion200 decks212 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Thirst
93%inclusion198 decks212 decks
92%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
93%inclusion197 decks212 decks
91%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
92%inclusion194 decks212 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
91%inclusion193 decks212 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
88%inclusion186 decks212 decks
86%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
87%inclusion184 decks212 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
82%inclusion174 decks212 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Opulence
83%inclusion176 decks212 decks
80%synergy
Accursed Witch
81%inclusion171 decks212 decks
79%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
80%inclusion169 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Grim Guardian
80%inclusion169 decks212 decks
78%synergy
Doomwake Giant
76%inclusion162 decks212 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
76%inclusion161 decks212 decks
75%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
75%inclusion158 decks212 decks
74%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
73%inclusion155 decks212 decks
72%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
73%inclusion154 decks212 decks
71%synergy
Curse of Obsession
72%inclusion152 decks212 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Thoughtrender Lamia
62%inclusion131 decks212 decks
61%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
58%inclusion124 decks212 decks
58%synergy
Wicked Visitor
54%inclusion114 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Blightcaster
53%inclusion112 decks212 decks
52%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
51%inclusion108 decks212 decks
51%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
47%inclusion99 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
39%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
39%synergy
Entity Tracker
37%inclusion37 decks101 decks
36%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
36%inclusion76 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Fog Bank
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Agent of Erebos
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
30%inclusion63 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Balemurk Leech
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
29%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Blood Aspirant
25%inclusion54 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Trinket Mage
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
21%synergy
The Rani
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Stuffy Doll
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
14%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Clever Impersonator
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Sage of Mysteries
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Shrine Steward
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Blim, Comedic Genius
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Malevolent Witchkite
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Diversion Specialist
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Malboro
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Xande, Dark Mage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Vincent Valentine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Fate Unraveler
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Shoal Kraken
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Diminisher Witch
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
63%inclusion134 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Terminate
58%inclusion122 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Perilous Research
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
54%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion112 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion100 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
42%inclusion90 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Read the Runes
38%inclusion81 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Bedevil
34%inclusion73 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Ice Out
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Farsight Ritual
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
-19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
-29%synergy
Overkill
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Countersquall
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Final Flare
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Murder
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Candy Grapple
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Curse of the Swine
39%inclusion82 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion77 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
32%inclusion68 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
-18%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Asinine Antics
23%inclusion49 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Final Vengeance
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Replication Technique
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Role Reversal
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Harmless Offering
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Hex
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
49%inclusion104 decks212 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Chimes
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Despotic Scepter
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Cruel Reality
70%inclusion148 decks212 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Echoes
69%inclusion147 decks212 decks
68%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
69%inclusion147 decks212 decks
69%synergy
Curse of Inertia
66%inclusion139 decks212 decks
65%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
65%inclusion138 decks212 decks
64%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
60%inclusion128 decks212 decks
59%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
60%inclusion127 decks212 decks
59%synergy
Curse of Leeches
59%inclusion126 decks212 decks
59%synergy
Curse of Chaos
58%inclusion124 decks212 decks
58%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
58%inclusion123 decks212 decks
56%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
54%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
50%inclusion106 decks212 decks
49%synergy
Mirrormade
41%inclusion86 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Copy Enchantment
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Maddening Hex
30%inclusion64 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
28%inclusion59 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Fraying Sanity
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Paradox Haze
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Extravagant Replication
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Shiny Impetus
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Impetus
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Captive Audience
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Into the Pit
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Flight
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
5%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Vow of Lightning
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
-16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion183 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion165 decks212 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion142 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion140 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
63%inclusion133 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
47%inclusion100 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
-32%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
-30%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion211 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion211 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion211 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion188 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
82%inclusion173 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion140 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion134 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
61%inclusion129 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion127 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Deceit
57%inclusion120 decks212 decks
43%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion119 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Malice
54%inclusion114 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
53%inclusion112 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion102 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Maestros Theater
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
39%inclusion82 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
32%inclusion67 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
-21%synergy
Grixis Panorama
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
-28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
-28%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
-17%synergy
Ominous Asylum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sinister Hideout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
-22%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Akoum Refuge
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Treno, Dark City
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-9%synergy