Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander)

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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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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
2.7%inclusion15 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
1.6%inclusion9 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Honest Work
1.4%inclusion9 decks646 decks
1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
1.3%inclusion7 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
0.9%inclusion5 decks576 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
96%inclusion6.07K decks6.34K decks
94%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
94%inclusion5.98K decks6.34K decks
92%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
92%inclusion5.86K decks6.34K decks
91%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
92%inclusion5.84K decks6.34K decks
90%synergy
Curse of Opulence
93%inclusion5.91K decks6.34K decks
90%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
91%inclusion5.80K decks6.34K decks
90%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
89%inclusion5.66K decks6.34K decks
87%synergy
Curse of Thirst
87%inclusion5.55K decks6.34K decks
86%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
86%inclusion5.46K decks6.34K decks
84%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
86%inclusion5.47K decks6.34K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
85%inclusion5.42K decks6.34K decks
84%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
81%inclusion5.14K decks6.34K decks
79%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
80%inclusion5.10K decks6.34K decks
79%synergy
Maddening Hex
79%inclusion5.02K decks6.34K decks
77%synergy
Cruel Reality
75%inclusion4.78K decks6.34K decks
74%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
75%inclusion4.77K decks6.34K decks
73%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion4.75K decks6.34K decks
61%synergy
Curse of Obsession
73%inclusion4.66K decks6.34K decks
72%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
73%inclusion4.64K decks6.34K decks
47%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
71%inclusion4.49K decks6.34K decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion1.20K decks6.34K decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion1.18K decks6.34K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.34K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion711 decks6.34K decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.2%inclusion582 decks6.34K decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.8%inclusion368 decks6.34K decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
69%inclusion4.38K decks6.34K decks
68%synergy
Grim Guardian
66%inclusion4.19K decks6.34K decks
65%synergy
Doomwake Giant
62%inclusion3.94K decks6.34K decks
61%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
53%inclusion3.34K decks6.34K decks
52%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
51%inclusion3.23K decks6.34K decks
47%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
50%inclusion3.19K decks6.34K decks
49%synergy
Clever Impersonator
49%inclusion3.09K decks6.34K decks
46%synergy
Entity Tracker
47%inclusion2.17K decks4.60K decks
46%synergy
Wicked Visitor
44%inclusion2.81K decks6.34K decks
43%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
44%inclusion2.79K decks6.34K decks
43%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
34%inclusion2.18K decks6.34K decks
34%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
34%inclusion2.14K decks6.34K decks
31%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion2.10K decks6.34K decks
29%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
31%inclusion1.78K decks5.69K decks
31%synergy
Stuffy Doll
28%inclusion1.78K decks6.34K decks
27%synergy
Agent of Erebos
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.34K decks
21%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.34K decks
21%synergy
Blightcaster
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.34K decks
21%synergy
Fog Bank
21%inclusion1.35K decks6.34K decks
20%synergy
Balemurk Leech
21%inclusion950 decks4.60K decks
20%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.34K decks
19%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
19%inclusion876 decks4.60K decks
19%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.34K decks
17%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.34K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.34K decks
3%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion930 decks6.34K decks
13%synergy
The Rani
13%inclusion816 decks6.34K decks
12%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
13%inclusion807 decks6.34K decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion741 decks6.34K decks
2%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion709 decks6.34K decks
10%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
11%inclusion699 decks6.34K decks
10%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
11%inclusion684 decks6.34K decks
11%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
11%inclusion679 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
11%inclusion674 decks6.34K decks
10%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
10%inclusion614 decks6.34K decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
10%inclusion611 decks6.34K decks
9%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
7.8%inclusion496 decks6.34K decks
7%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.8%inclusion494 decks6.34K decks
8%synergy
Creepy Doll
7.2%inclusion459 decks6.34K decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.8%inclusion433 decks6.34K decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.1%inclusion387 decks6.34K decks
-3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.0%inclusion382 decks6.34K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
5.9%inclusion376 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
5.6%inclusion290 decks5.16K decks
4%synergy
Blim, Comedic Genius
5.6%inclusion355 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
5.4%inclusion271 decks5.03K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
60%inclusion3.80K decks6.34K decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion3.08K decks6.34K decks
12%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion2.62K decks6.34K decks
15%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion2.60K decks6.34K decks
18%synergy
Perilous Research
39%inclusion2.49K decks6.34K decks
38%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion2.05K decks6.34K decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion1.71K decks6.34K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Read the Runes
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.34K decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.34K decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
15%inclusion957 decks6.34K decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion872 decks6.34K decks
-21%synergy
Ice Out
13%inclusion798 decks6.34K decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion775 decks6.34K decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion751 decks6.34K decks
-16%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion518 decks4.61K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion673 decks6.34K decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion621 decks6.34K decks
-8%synergy
Pongify
9.4%inclusion598 decks6.34K decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
9.3%inclusion589 decks6.34K decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
7.4%inclusion470 decks6.34K decks
-11%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.3%inclusion464 decks6.34K decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
6.8%inclusion432 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.5%inclusion413 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.2%inclusion393 decks6.34K decks
1%synergy
Farsight Ritual
6.1%inclusion388 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion3.54K decks6.34K decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion2.03K decks6.34K decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion1.90K decks6.34K decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
25%inclusion1.56K decks6.34K decks
24%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
24%inclusion1.51K decks6.34K decks
22%synergy
Asinine Antics
24%inclusion1.50K decks6.34K decks
23%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.34K decks
9%synergy
Final Vengeance
16%inclusion718 decks4.62K decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion643 decks4.17K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion824 decks6.34K decks
-8%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
13%inclusion814 decks6.34K decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion679 decks6.34K decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion642 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion623 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Replication Technique
10%inclusion619 decks6.34K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion604 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion576 decks6.34K decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
6.8%inclusion429 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.7%inclusion423 decks6.34K decks
-17%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion418 decks6.34K decks
-13%synergy
Harmless Offering
6.4%inclusion408 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Role Reversal
5.8%inclusion368 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Last One Standing
5.4%inclusion342 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
55%inclusion3.50K decks6.34K decks
54%synergy
Crystal Chimes
38%inclusion2.38K decks6.34K decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion2.32K decks6.34K decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion2.28K decks6.34K decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion2.11K decks6.34K decks
31%synergy
Crawlspace
30%inclusion1.92K decks6.34K decks
28%synergy
Strionic Resonator
28%inclusion1.75K decks6.34K decks
23%synergy
Despotic Scepter
27%inclusion1.74K decks6.34K decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion612 decks6.34K decks
-3%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.0%inclusion510 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6.7%inclusion427 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion328 decks6.34K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Echoes
66%inclusion4.20K decks6.34K decks
65%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
62%inclusion3.95K decks6.34K decks
61%synergy
Mirrormade
60%inclusion3.79K decks6.34K decks
57%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
52%inclusion3.28K decks6.34K decks
51%synergy
Paradox Haze
51%inclusion3.24K decks6.34K decks
48%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
51%inclusion3.21K decks6.34K decks
50%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
46%inclusion2.90K decks6.34K decks
45%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
45%inclusion2.86K decks6.34K decks
44%synergy
Copy Enchantment
42%inclusion2.64K decks6.34K decks
40%synergy
Curse of Leeches
41%inclusion2.61K decks6.34K decks
40%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
38%inclusion2.43K decks6.34K decks
37%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
37%inclusion2.37K decks6.34K decks
37%synergy
Curse of Inertia
35%inclusion2.22K decks6.34K decks
34%synergy
Curse of Chaos
34%inclusion2.14K decks6.34K decks
33%synergy
Extravagant Replication
33%inclusion2.10K decks6.34K decks
28%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
32%inclusion2.04K decks6.34K decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.66K decks
23%synergy
Court of Vantress
24%inclusion1.50K decks6.34K decks
19%synergy
Fraying Sanity
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.34K decks
22%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.34K decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
18%inclusion1.17K decks6.34K decks
17%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
18%inclusion965 decks5.36K decks
17%synergy
Captive Audience
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.34K decks
17%synergy
Puca's Mischief
15%inclusion980 decks6.34K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion915 decks6.34K decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion789 decks6.34K decks
11%synergy
Infernal Tribute
11%inclusion692 decks6.34K decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion691 decks6.34K decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion683 decks6.34K decks
9%synergy
Into the Pit
10%inclusion466 decks4.57K decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion640 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.5%inclusion601 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
7.8%inclusion494 decks6.34K decks
7%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
7.5%inclusion475 decks6.34K decks
7%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
6.2%inclusion392 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.8%inclusion369 decks6.34K decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
14%inclusion886 decks6.34K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion3.52K decks6.34K decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion2.43K decks6.34K decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.34K decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.34K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion794 decks6.34K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.9%inclusion498 decks6.34K decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.8%inclusion430 decks6.34K decks
2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.8%inclusion370 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion354 decks6.34K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion5.68K decks6.34K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion5.62K decks6.34K decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion3.18K decks6.34K decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion3.14K decks6.34K decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion2.90K decks6.34K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion2.13K decks6.34K decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion2.02K decks6.34K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion1.98K decks6.34K decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion1.80K decks6.34K decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion1.51K decks6.34K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion1.19K decks6.34K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion947 decks6.34K decks
0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion892 decks6.34K decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion618 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion587 decks6.34K decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.9%inclusion377 decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion6.22K decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.20K decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion6.16K decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion5.87K decks6.34K decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
72%inclusion4.55K decks6.34K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3.83K decks6.34K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion3.31K decks6.34K decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion3.18K decks6.34K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion3.14K decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion3.13K decks6.34K decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion3.05K decks6.34K decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion2.98K decks6.34K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion2.41K decks6.34K decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
37%inclusion2.37K decks6.34K decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion2.29K decks6.34K decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion2.28K decks6.34K decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion2.28K decks6.34K decks
-8%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion2.21K decks6.34K decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion2.15K decks6.34K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion1.89K decks6.34K decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion1.88K decks6.34K decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
28%inclusion1.78K decks6.34K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Deceit
27%inclusion1.71K decks6.34K decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion1.68K decks6.34K decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
26%inclusion1.39K decks5.31K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion1.65K decks6.34K decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion1.59K decks6.34K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion1.54K decks6.34K decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion1.49K decks6.34K decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.34K decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.34K decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.34K decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.34K decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion1.33K decks6.34K decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion1.20K decks6.34K decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion1.19K decks6.34K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.34K decks
-11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.34K decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion928 decks6.34K decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion847 decks6.34K decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion842 decks6.34K decks
-14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion661 decks6.17K decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion679 decks6.34K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion667 decks6.34K decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion655 decks6.34K decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion633 decks6.16K decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion651 decks6.34K decks
3%synergy
Grixis Panorama
10%inclusion645 decks6.34K decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion629 decks6.34K decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.2%inclusion583 decks6.34K decks
3%synergy