Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Forced Combat

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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Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Scorched Geyser
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Coercive Impetus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
90%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Opulence
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
83%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
78%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Thirst
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Unbinding
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
75%synergy
Propaganda
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
72%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
72%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Cruel Reality
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Maddening Hex
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Notion Thief
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Doomwake Giant
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Grim Guardian
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Accursed Witch
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Entity Tracker
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
The Rani
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Fog Bank
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Sly Instigator
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Balemurk Leech
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Wicked Visitor
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Brash Taunter
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Stuffy Doll
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Clever Impersonator
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Blood Aspirant
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Geode Rager
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Death Kiss
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Agitator Ant
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Blightcaster
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Agent of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Taunting Kobold
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Perilous Research
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Ice Out
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Read the Runes
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Betrayer's Bargain
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-23%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Countersquall
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Candy Grapple
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Farsight Ritual
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Darkness
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Asinine Antics
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Harmless Offering
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Fast Forward
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Replication Technique
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Confluence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Despotic Scepter
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Cloud Key
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Chimes
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Crawlspace
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Skull of Orm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Viridian Longbow
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Crown of Doom
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Echoes
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Curse of Obsession
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Mirrormade
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Shiny Impetus
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Extravagant Replication
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Copy Enchantment
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Paradox Haze
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Inertia
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Curse of Chaos
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Psychic Impetus
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Leeches
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Fraying Sanity
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Puca's Mischief
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Into the Pit
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Court of Vantress
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Captive Audience
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Hot Pursuit
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
The Sound of Drums
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Tribute
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Maximum Carnage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Public Enemy
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Greed
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Torment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Vow of Flight
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
War's Toll
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Seething Landscape
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Maestros Theater
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Isle
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Tainted Peak
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-4%synergy