Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Optimized

Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Rank #353
51decks
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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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Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Opulence
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
84%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
83%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
82%synergy
Maddening Hex
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
81%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
81%synergy
Curse of Thirst
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Bitterheart Witch
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
61%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
73%synergy
Curse of Echoes
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
73%synergy
Curse of Obsession
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
73%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
71%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
65%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Accursed Witch
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Doomwake Giant
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Clever Impersonator
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Grim Guardian
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Entity Tracker
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Silent Arbiter
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Wicked Visitor
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Stuffy Doll
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Agent of Erebos
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
The Rani
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Blightcaster
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Blim, Comedic Genius
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Balemurk Leech
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Fate Unraveler
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Perilous Research
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Read the Runes
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ice Out
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Asinine Antics
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Last One Standing
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Dreadbore
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Harmless Offering
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Claws of Gix
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Crystal Chimes
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Crawlspace
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Despotic Scepter
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Skull of Orm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Hospitality
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Reality
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
59%synergy
Mirrormade
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Paradox Haze
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Copy Enchantment
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
No Mercy
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Extravagant Replication
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Chaos
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Court of Vantress
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Sanity
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Inertia
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Leeches
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Puca's Mischief
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Captive Audience
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Tribute
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Honest Work
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy