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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Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
98%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Opulence
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Cruel Reality
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Maddening Hex
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Paradox Haze
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Thirst
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Claws of Gix
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Grim Guardian
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Doomwake Giant
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Entity Tracker
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Clever Impersonator
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Wicked Visitor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Silent Arbiter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Balemurk Leech
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Blightcaster
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Trinket Mage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Agent of Erebos
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Stuffy Doll
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fate Unraveler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Rani
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fog Bank
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Research
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Read the Runes
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Asinine Antics
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Final Vengeance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Replication Technique
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Despotic Scepter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Crystal Chimes
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Crawlspace
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Strionic Resonator
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Obsession
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Mirrormade
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Copy Enchantment
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Curse of Echoes
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Extravagant Replication
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Curse of Leeches
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Curse of Inertia
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Chaos
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Infernal Tribute
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fraying Sanity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Court of Vantress
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Grievous Wound
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Captive Audience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Sound of Drums
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Impetus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Puca's Mischief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Koskun Falls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Into the Pit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Parker Luck
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%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
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Maestros Theater
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy