Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Optimized

Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Rank #326
42decks
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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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Phoenix Fleet Airship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Opulence
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Maddening Hex
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Curse of Thirst
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Bloodletting
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Propaganda
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Obsession
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Curse of Echoes
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Clever Impersonator
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Doomwake Giant
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Entity Tracker
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Grim Guardian
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Wicked Visitor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Stuffy Doll
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Agent of Erebos
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Fog Bank
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
The Rani
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Blightcaster
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Venom, Evil Unleashed
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Research
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Runes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Damnation
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Timetwister
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Last One Standing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Claws of Gix
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Crystal Chimes
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Crawlspace
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Despotic Scepter
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Skull of Orm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Cruel Reality
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Mirrormade
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Copy Enchantment
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Paradox Haze
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Extravagant Replication
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Grievous Wound
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Fraying Sanity
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Court of Vantress
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Chaos
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Puca's Mischief
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Inertia
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Leeches
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Captive Audience
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Tribute
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Relic of Sauron
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Island
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Oscorp Industries
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy