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%inclusion29 decks30 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Opulence
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
88%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Thirst
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
75%synergy
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Curse of Fool's Wisdom
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Cruel Reality
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Propaganda
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Maddening Hex
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Grim Guardian
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Notion Thief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bothersome Quasit
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Accursed Witch
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Doomwake Giant
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Sly Instigator
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Balemurk Leech
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Entity Tracker
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Wicked Visitor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Stuffy Doll
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
The Rani
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Clever Impersonator
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Brash Taunter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Death Kiss
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Agent of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Agitator Ant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Blightcaster
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Creepy Doll
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Research
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Ice Out
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Betrayer's Bargain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Read the Runes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Farsight Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Candy Grapple
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Crosis's Charm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Final Vengeance
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Asinine Antics
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Protection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Insurrection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Last One Standing
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Confluence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Harmless Offering
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Besmirch
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Despotic Scepter
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Crystal Chimes
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Skull of Orm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Crown of Doom
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Curse of Obsession
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Shiny Impetus
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Echoes
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Extravagant Replication
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Paradox Haze
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Copy Enchantment
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Chaos
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Grievous Wound
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Inertia
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Leeches
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Sanity
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Impetus
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Captive Audience
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Hot Pursuit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Court of Vantress
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The Sound of Drums
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Puca's Mischief
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Unable to Scream
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Tribute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
War's Toll
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Isle
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Grixis Panorama
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Oscorp Industries
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy