Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Upgraded Curses

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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Trespasser's Curse
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Opulence
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
91%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Cruel Reality
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Maddening Hex
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Paradox Haze
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Thirst
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Claws of Gix
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Grim Guardian
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Doomwake Giant
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Entity Tracker
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Clever Impersonator
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Silent Arbiter
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Balemurk Leech
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Wicked Visitor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Blightcaster
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Trinket Mage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Agent of Erebos
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stuffy Doll
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fate Unraveler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Rani
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fog Bank
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Read the Runes
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Perilous Research
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Evacuation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Asinine Antics
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Final Vengeance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Replication Technique
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Despotic Scepter
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Chimes
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Strionic Resonator
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Crawlspace
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Obsession
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Mirrormade
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Copy Enchantment
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Echoes
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Extravagant Replication
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Curse of Leeches
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Inertia
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Chaos
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Tribute
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Sanity
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Grievous Wound
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Court of Vantress
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Captive Audience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Sound of Drums
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Impetus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Puca's Mischief
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Koskun Falls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Into the Pit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Parker Luck
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Grixis Panorama
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy