Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pox Plague
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Opulence
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
92%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
90%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
90%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Shaken Faith
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Propaganda
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Thirst
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Cruel Reality
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Maddening Hex
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Mirrormade
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Entity Tracker
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Doomwake Giant
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Grim Guardian
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Clever Impersonator
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Trinket Mage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Silent Arbiter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Witch
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Stuffy Doll
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Balemurk Leech
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Rani
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Blightcaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wicked Visitor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Witch of the Moors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Creepy Doll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Mysidian Elder
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Queen Brahne
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Research
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ice Out
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Farsight Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Perplex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Transpose
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Curse of the Swine
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Final Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Asinine Antics
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Replication Technique
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Circle of Power
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Despotic Scepter
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Strionic Resonator
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Chimes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Skull of Orm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Obsession
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Paradox Haze
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Copy Enchantment
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Curse of Echoes
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Extravagant Replication
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
No Mercy
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Grievous Wound
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Court of Vantress
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Puca's Mischief
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Fraying Sanity
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Curse of Leeches
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Tribute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Captive Audience
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Inertia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Frogify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Chaos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Koskun Falls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Pendrell Mists
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy