Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Optimized Curses

Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Rank #349
6decks
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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 Echoes
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
99%synergy
Curse of Thirst
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Opulence
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Trespasser's Curse
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Maddening Hex
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Propaganda
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Cruel Reality
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Doomwake Giant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Entity Tracker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Wicked Visitor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Baleful Strix
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Clever Impersonator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Master of Waves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dream Devourer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fog Bank
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stuffy Doll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vile Entomber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Fear of Impostors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abyssal Persecutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sly Instigator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shrine Steward
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Balemurk Leech
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Life of the Party
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blightcaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Research
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Divert Disaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Run Away Together
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Blink of an Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Countersquall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Perplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Ice Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Asinine Antics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Mass Manipulation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Killing Wave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
River's Rebuke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Final Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Dreadbore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Epic Downfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Harmless Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Crawlspace
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Despotic Scepter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Crystal Chimes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lithoform Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scroll Rack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Golem's Heart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Skull of Orm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Black Vise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Death's Hold
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Curse of Obsession
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Paradox Haze
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Extravagant Replication
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Chaos
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Grievous Wound
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mirrormade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Inertia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
In Too Deep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Leeches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teval's Judgment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Copy Enchantment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witness Protection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Puca's Mischief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shiny Impetus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fraying Sanity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Captive Audience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Akoum Refuge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Grixis Panorama
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy