Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Optimized

Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Rank #349
50decks
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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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Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Opulence
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Maddening Hex
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
80%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Thirst
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Bloodletting
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
76%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Curse of Obsession
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Propaganda
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Curse of Echoes
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Cruel Reality
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Clever Impersonator
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Doomwake Giant
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Grim Guardian
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Entity Tracker
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Silent Arbiter
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Wicked Visitor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Stuffy Doll
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Agent of Erebos
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
The Rani
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Blightcaster
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Trinket Mage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Balemurk Leech
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Blim, Comedic Genius
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Research
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Ice Out
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Read the Runes
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Asinine Antics
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Dreadbore
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Last One Standing
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Claws of Gix
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Crystal Chimes
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Cloud Key
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Crawlspace
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Despotic Scepter
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Skull of Orm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Hospitality
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Mirrormade
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Copy Enchantment
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Paradox Haze
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
No Mercy
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Extravagant Replication
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Chaos
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Fraying Sanity
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Court of Vantress
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Inertia
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Leeches
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Puca's Mischief
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Captive Audience
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Tribute
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Honest Work
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Island
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy