Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Optimized

Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Rank #352
72decks
Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
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Emeritus of Woe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Pox Plague
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Harvest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fateful Tempest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Coercive Impetus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
96%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Opulence
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
83%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
83%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
83%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
81%synergy
Curse of Thirst
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
78%synergy
Maddening Hex
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
78%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
72%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
72%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Obsession
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Echoes
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Cruel Reality
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
63%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Witch
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Doomwake Giant
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Clever Impersonator
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Grim Guardian
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Entity Tracker
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Silent Arbiter
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Wicked Visitor
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Baleful Strix
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Fog Bank
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Stuffy Doll
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Agent of Erebos
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Brash Taunter
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Blightcaster
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Fate Unraveler
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Blim, Comedic Genius
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Trinket Mage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Research
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Ice Out
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Countersquall
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Read the Runes
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Asinine Antics
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-16%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Harmless Offering
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Claws of Gix
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Crawlspace
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Despotic Scepter
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Crystal Chimes
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Skull of Orm
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Paradox Haze
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
57%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Copy Enchantment
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Mirrormade
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
No Mercy
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Extravagant Replication
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Fraying Sanity
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Court of Vantress
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Leeches
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Chaos
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Grievous Wound
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Inertia
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Puca's Mischief
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Tribute
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Captive Audience
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Island
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion64 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy