Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turtle Blimp
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Splinter's Technique
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
96%inclusion1.74K decks1.80K decks
95%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
95%inclusion1.71K decks1.80K decks
93%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
93%inclusion1.68K decks1.80K decks
91%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
93%inclusion1.67K decks1.80K decks
91%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
92%inclusion1.66K decks1.80K decks
90%synergy
Curse of Opulence
93%inclusion1.68K decks1.80K decks
90%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
90%inclusion1.62K decks1.80K decks
88%synergy
Curse of Thirst
88%inclusion1.59K decks1.80K decks
87%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
86%inclusion1.56K decks1.80K decks
85%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
86%inclusion1.56K decks1.80K decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Bloodletting
86%inclusion1.55K decks1.80K decks
85%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
82%inclusion1.49K decks1.80K decks
81%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
81%inclusion1.46K decks1.80K decks
79%synergy
Maddening Hex
78%inclusion1.41K decks1.80K decks
77%synergy
Cruel Reality
78%inclusion1.40K decks1.80K decks
76%synergy
Propaganda
76%inclusion1.37K decks1.80K decks
62%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
75%inclusion1.35K decks1.80K decks
73%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
74%inclusion1.34K decks1.80K decks
47%synergy
Curse of Obsession
74%inclusion1.33K decks1.80K decks
72%synergy
Accursed Witch
72%inclusion1.29K decks1.80K decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion457 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion418 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion351 decks1.80K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion269 decks1.80K decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion209 decks1.80K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.2%inclusion130 decks1.80K decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion100 decks1.80K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Grim Guardian
67%inclusion1.20K decks1.80K decks
66%synergy
Doomwake Giant
63%inclusion1.13K decks1.80K decks
62%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
54%inclusion981 decks1.80K decks
53%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
51%inclusion916 decks1.80K decks
47%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
50%inclusion907 decks1.80K decks
49%synergy
Clever Impersonator
50%inclusion905 decks1.80K decks
48%synergy
Wicked Visitor
47%inclusion854 decks1.80K decks
47%synergy
Entity Tracker
44%inclusion437 decks995 decks
43%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
43%inclusion776 decks1.80K decks
42%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
35%inclusion639 decks1.80K decks
33%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
35%inclusion637 decks1.80K decks
35%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
35%inclusion625 decks1.80K decks
34%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion595 decks1.80K decks
29%synergy
Stuffy Doll
27%inclusion495 decks1.80K decks
27%synergy
Blightcaster
23%inclusion421 decks1.80K decks
23%synergy
Balemurk Leech
23%inclusion227 decks995 decks
22%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
22%inclusion400 decks1.80K decks
22%synergy
Agent of Erebos
22%inclusion397 decks1.80K decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
21%inclusion374 decks1.80K decks
20%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
20%inclusion361 decks1.80K decks
20%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
19%inclusion187 decks995 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion310 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Brash Taunter
16%inclusion293 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Trinket Mage
16%inclusion292 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
16%inclusion286 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
The Rani
14%inclusion247 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
13%inclusion243 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12%inclusion216 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
12%inclusion213 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
12%inclusion209 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
11%inclusion203 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
11%inclusion200 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion195 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
9.4%inclusion169 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
8.5%inclusion153 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
8.1%inclusion147 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.8%inclusion141 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
7.2%inclusion95 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
6.5%inclusion117 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
6.4%inclusion116 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.3%inclusion114 decks1.80K decks
-2%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.1%inclusion110 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.0%inclusion108 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Creepy Doll
5.9%inclusion106 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
5.7%inclusion81 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
5.3%inclusion95 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
61%inclusion1.10K decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion894 decks1.80K decks
14%synergy
Terminate
42%inclusion749 decks1.80K decks
16%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion747 decks1.80K decks
19%synergy
Perilous Research
37%inclusion671 decks1.80K decks
36%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion565 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion449 decks1.80K decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion385 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Read the Runes
18%inclusion319 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion310 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
16%inclusion297 decks1.80K decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion263 decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion247 decks1.80K decks
-23%synergy
Ice Out
13%inclusion238 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion122 decks1K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion203 decks1.80K decks
-18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion193 decks1.80K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion187 decks1.80K decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion177 decks1.80K decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
8.8%inclusion158 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
8.0%inclusion145 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Countersquall
7.4%inclusion133 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
7.2%inclusion130 decks1.80K decks
-12%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.5%inclusion118 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
6.4%inclusion61 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Farsight Ritual
5.8%inclusion104 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion89 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.5%inclusion100 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion85 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion1.02K decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion612 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion552 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Asinine Antics
25%inclusion449 decks1.80K decks
24%synergy
Curse of the Swine
24%inclusion435 decks1.80K decks
23%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion408 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion360 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion131 decks682 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion274 decks1.80K decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
13%inclusion134 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
13%inclusion237 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion214 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion198 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion192 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion188 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Replication Technique
9.3%inclusion168 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.6%inclusion156 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Windfall
7.0%inclusion127 decks1.80K decks
-16%synergy
Role Reversal
6.8%inclusion123 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
6.5%inclusion117 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.2%inclusion112 decks1.80K decks
-13%synergy
Harmless Offering
5.9%inclusion106 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion100 decks1.80K decks
-3%synergy
Last One Standing
5.3%inclusion96 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.0%inclusion91 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
56%inclusion1.02K decks1.80K decks
55%synergy
Crystal Chimes
39%inclusion696 decks1.80K decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion690 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion645 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
34%inclusion609 decks1.80K decks
32%synergy
Crawlspace
30%inclusion549 decks1.80K decks
29%synergy
Strionic Resonator
29%inclusion529 decks1.80K decks
25%synergy
Despotic Scepter
28%inclusion506 decks1.80K decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion186 decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.2%inclusion166 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6.5%inclusion118 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Skull of Orm
6.0%inclusion108 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.8%inclusion104 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Death's Hold
72%inclusion1.29K decks1.80K decks
70%synergy
Curse of Echoes
64%inclusion1.16K decks1.80K decks
63%synergy
Mirrormade
61%inclusion1.10K decks1.80K decks
59%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
60%inclusion1.08K decks1.80K decks
59%synergy
Paradox Haze
53%inclusion956 decks1.80K decks
50%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
50%inclusion903 decks1.80K decks
49%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
49%inclusion889 decks1.80K decks
48%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
44%inclusion795 decks1.80K decks
43%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
43%inclusion777 decks1.80K decks
42%synergy
Curse of Leeches
40%inclusion726 decks1.80K decks
40%synergy
Copy Enchantment
40%inclusion714 decks1.80K decks
38%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
39%inclusion697 decks1.80K decks
37%synergy
Curse of Inertia
35%inclusion636 decks1.80K decks
35%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
35%inclusion628 decks1.80K decks
34%synergy
Curse of Chaos
33%inclusion591 decks1.80K decks
32%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
32%inclusion570 decks1.80K decks
31%synergy
Extravagant Replication
31%inclusion558 decks1.80K decks
26%synergy
Court of Vantress
27%inclusion488 decks1.80K decks
23%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion234 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
22%inclusion341 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Fraying Sanity
22%inclusion389 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
Captive Audience
19%inclusion341 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
19%inclusion336 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
No Mercy
18%inclusion329 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Puca's Mischief
18%inclusion325 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Into the Pit
15%inclusion144 decks975 decks
14%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion245 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion236 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion209 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Infernal Tribute
11%inclusion206 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion200 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion186 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
8.3%inclusion149 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.1%inclusion147 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
7.4%inclusion133 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
6.1%inclusion110 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.4%inclusion98 decks1.80K decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
14%inclusion252 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion1.03K decks1.80K decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion695 decks1.80K decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion326 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion310 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion228 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion165 decks1.80K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.7%inclusion139 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.0%inclusion127 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion105 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.63K decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion1.60K decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion910 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion873 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion834 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion638 decks1.80K decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion595 decks1.80K decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion582 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion538 decks1.80K decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion430 decks1.80K decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion351 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion278 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion249 decks1.80K decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion192 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion161 decks1.80K decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.0%inclusion126 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion1.76K decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.76K decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.74K decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.67K decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
72%inclusion1.29K decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion1.10K decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion911 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion885 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion878 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion872 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion860 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion815 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion712 decks1.80K decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion693 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion683 decks1.80K decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion682 decks1.80K decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion667 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion662 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion639 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
31%inclusion552 decks1.80K decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion533 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion519 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion437 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion460 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion460 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion451 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion432 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion416 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion413 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion413 decks1.80K decks
-12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion413 decks1.80K decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion412 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion394 decks1.80K decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion390 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion324 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion319 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion304 decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion302 decks1.80K decks
-13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion269 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion239 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion233 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion209 decks1.80K decks
-16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
12%inclusion208 decks1.80K decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion205 decks1.80K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion204 decks1.80K decks
-4%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion200 decks1.80K decks
-4%synergy
Grixis Panorama
10%inclusion189 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion185 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion175 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion99 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy