Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Forced Combat

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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 Misfortunes
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Opulence
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Torment of Scarabs
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Propaganda
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Curse of Thirst
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Cruel Reality
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Maddening Hex
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Grim Guardian
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Notion Thief
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bothersome Quasit
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Accursed Witch
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Doomwake Giant
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Stuffy Doll
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Wicked Visitor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sly Instigator
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
The Rani
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Balemurk Leech
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Entity Tracker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Brash Taunter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Clever Impersonator
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Agent of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Death Kiss
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blightcaster
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Agitator Ant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Creepy Doll
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Generous Plunderer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Research
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Ice Out
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Betrayer's Bargain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Read the Runes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Farsight Ritual
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Candy Grapple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crosis's Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Final Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Protection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Insurrection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Last One Standing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Confluence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Harmless Offering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Besmirch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Despotic Scepter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Chimes
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Crawlspace
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Skull of Orm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crown of Doom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Curse of Obsession
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Shiny Impetus
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Echoes
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Paradox Haze
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Extravagant Replication
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Copy Enchantment
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Chaos
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Leeches
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Sanity
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Inertia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Psychic Impetus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Captive Audience
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Maximum Carnage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Hot Pursuit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Sound of Drums
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Tribute
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Puca's Mischief
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Court of Vantress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
War's Toll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Public Enemy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Seething Landscape
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Isle
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Grixis Panorama
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Oscorp Industries
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy