Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Core Group Slug

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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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Curse of Shaken Faith
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
94%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
93%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Opulence
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
87%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Thirst
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Disturbance
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Echoes
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Propaganda
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Maddening Hex
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Curse of Obsession
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Cruel Reality
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Doomwake Giant
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Grim Guardian
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Accursed Witch
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Entity Tracker
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Brash Taunter
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Stuffy Doll
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Clever Impersonator
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Wicked Visitor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Silent Arbiter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Agent of Erebos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Rani
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Balemurk Leech
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Diversion Specialist
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Popular Egotist
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Geode Rager
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Death Kiss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Agitator Ant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blightcaster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Duskmantle Seer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Research
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Ice Out
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Farsight Ritual
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Read the Runes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Betrayer's Bargain
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Torment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Asinine Antics
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Swine
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Replication Technique
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Last One Standing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Chimes
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Despotic Scepter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Strionic Resonator
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Crawlspace
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Skull of Orm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Paradox Haze
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Copy Enchantment
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Curse of Inertia
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Curse of Leeches
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Chaos
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Sanity
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Court of Vantress
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Captive Audience
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Extravagant Replication
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shiny Impetus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Grievous Wound
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Into the Pit
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Impetus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Dreams
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Screams from Within
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Tribute
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Puca's Mischief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Public Enemy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Disturbing Mirth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Landscape
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Grixis Panorama
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Isle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Peak
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-16%synergy