Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Upgraded Control

Jeremy Rowe
May 1, 2026
Building Warlock Typal With Honest Rutstein
With our return to Strixhaven bringing more Warlocks to Commander, let's build a deck around the creature type, using Honest Rutstein.
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Pox Plague
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Opulence
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
92%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Shaken Faith
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Maddening Hex
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Propaganda
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Thirst
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Cruel Reality
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Claws of Gix
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Entity Tracker
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%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
-7%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
Nightscape Familiar
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Doomwake Giant
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Grim Guardian
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Trinket Mage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Silent Arbiter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Clever Impersonator
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Accursed Witch
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Stuffy Doll
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%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
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blightcaster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion2 decks19 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
The Ninth Doctor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Creepy Doll
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Mysidian Elder
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Queen Brahne
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion6 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
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ice Out
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
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
2%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
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%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
11%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Replication Technique
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%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
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
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
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Chimes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Skull of Orm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Obsession
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Paradox Haze
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Copy Enchantment
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Curse of Echoes
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Extravagant Replication
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%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
Court of Vantress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Fraying Sanity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Puca's Mischief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%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
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Captive Audience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Inertia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%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
-7%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
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
24%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
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-16%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
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 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
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
23%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
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%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
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy