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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Valeria Richards, Precocious
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Puppet Master, String Puller
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Trespasser's Curse
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Opulence
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
79%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Thirst
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Unbinding
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Propaganda
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Cruel Reality
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Maddening Hex
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Necropotence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Notion Thief
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Bothersome Quasit
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Doomwake Giant
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Grim Guardian
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Accursed Witch
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Entity Tracker
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
The Rani
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sly Instigator
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Balemurk Leech
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Wicked Visitor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Brash Taunter
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Stuffy Doll
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Clever Impersonator
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Blood Aspirant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Geode Rager
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Death Kiss
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Agitator Ant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Blightcaster
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Agent of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Research
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Ice Out
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Betrayer's Bargain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Brainstorm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Countersquall
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Read the Runes
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Darkness
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Candy Grapple
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Final Vengeance
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Harmless Offering
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Fast Forward
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Replication Technique
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Confluence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Despotic Scepter
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Chimes
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Crawlspace
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Skull of Orm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Viridian Longbow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Crown of Doom
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Echoes
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Curse of Obsession
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Mirrormade
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Shiny Impetus
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Extravagant Replication
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Copy Enchantment
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Paradox Haze
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Inertia
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Chaos
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Psychic Impetus
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Curse of Leeches
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Fraying Sanity
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Into the Pit
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Puca's Mischief
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Court of Vantress
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Captive Audience
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Hot Pursuit
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
The Sound of Drums
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Tribute
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Coercive Impetus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Maximum Carnage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Greed
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Torment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Vow of Flight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Black Gate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Signet
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-0%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Seething Landscape
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Steam Vents
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Turbulent Springs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Isle
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-14%synergy