Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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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 Unbinding
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
98%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Opulence
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
92%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Maddening Hex
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Bloodletting
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Thirst
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Cruel Reality
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Curse of Obsession
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Entity Tracker
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Doomwake Giant
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Clever Impersonator
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Silent Arbiter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Trinket Mage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Accursed Witch
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Grim Guardian
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Stuffy Doll
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Balemurk Leech
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
The Rani
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wicked Visitor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blightcaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Creepy Doll
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Mysidian Elder
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Queen Brahne
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Research
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Ice Out
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Farsight Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Perplex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Transpose
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Final Vengeance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Replication Technique
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ringsight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Despotic Scepter
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Crawlspace
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Lithoform Engine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Skull of Orm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Chimes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Paradox Haze
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Mirrormade
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Copy Enchantment
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Echoes
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Extravagant Replication
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
No Mercy
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Grievous Wound
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fraying Sanity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Court of Vantress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Puca's Mischief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Leeches
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Tribute
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Captive Audience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Teval's Judgment
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Frogify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Chaos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Koskun Falls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy