Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Optimized

Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Rank #350
55decks
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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
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Opulence
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Maddening Hex
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
80%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Thirst
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
75%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Curse of Obsession
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Curse of Echoes
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Reality
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Doomwake Giant
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Clever Impersonator
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Grim Guardian
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Entity Tracker
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Wicked Visitor
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Stuffy Doll
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Agent of Erebos
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
The Rani
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Blightcaster
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Blim, Comedic Genius
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Balemurk Leech
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fate Unraveler
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Research
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Ice Out
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Read the Runes
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Countersquall
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Asinine Antics
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Last One Standing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Dreadbore
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Harmless Offering
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Claws of Gix
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Crystal Chimes
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Crawlspace
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Despotic Scepter
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Skull of Orm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Hospitality
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Paradox Haze
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Mirrormade
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Copy Enchantment
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
No Mercy
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Curse of Chaos
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Extravagant Replication
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Court of Vantress
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Fraying Sanity
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Inertia
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Leeches
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Puca's Mischief
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Captive Audience
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Dreams
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Tribute
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Overburden
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Island
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy