Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Upgraded Auras

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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Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Bloodletting
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Curse of Opulence
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Thirst
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Cruel Reality
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Trespasser's Curse
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Maddening Hex
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Propaganda
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Curse of Obsession
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Doomwake Giant
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Grim Guardian
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Entity Tracker
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Accursed Witch
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Clever Impersonator
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Silent Arbiter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Wicked Visitor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Trinket Mage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blightcaster
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fog Bank
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Agent of Erebos
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sawblade Skinripper
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Balemurk Leech
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stuffy Doll
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sage of Mysteries
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Diversion Specialist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Rani
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Creepy Doll
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Bedevil
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Perilous Research
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Read the Runes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Farsight Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Asinine Antics
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Final Vengeance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Replication Technique
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Last One Standing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Despotic Scepter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Strionic Resonator
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Crystal Chimes
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Crawlspace
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Skull of Orm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Witchbane Orb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Paradox Haze
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Curse of Echoes
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Copy Enchantment
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Extravagant Replication
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Curse of Inertia
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Leeches
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Chaos
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Fraying Sanity
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Court of Vantress
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Tribute
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Captive Audience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Court of Cunning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Frogify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pendrell Mists
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy