Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Upgraded Curses

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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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Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Opulence
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
92%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Bitterheart Witch
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Thirst
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Cruel Reality
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Accursed Witch
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Maddening Hex
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Claws of Gix
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Paradox Haze
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Doomwake Giant
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Grim Guardian
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Clever Impersonator
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Entity Tracker
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Silent Arbiter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Blightcaster
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Wicked Visitor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Agent of Erebos
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Trinket Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Balemurk Leech
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stuffy Doll
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Rani
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Aspirant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Read the Runes
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Perilous Research
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Farsight Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Ice Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Curse of the Swine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Asinine Antics
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Replication Technique
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Final Vengeance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Despotic Scepter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Crawlspace
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Chimes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Strionic Resonator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Obsession
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Mirrormade
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Curse of Echoes
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Copy Enchantment
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Leeches
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Extravagant Replication
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Court of Vantress
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Inertia
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Tribute
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Sanity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
No Mercy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Chaos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shiny Impetus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Koskun Falls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Parker Luck
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Into the Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Maestros Theater
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Grixis Panorama
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy