Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
98%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Opulence
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
93%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Cruel Reality
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Curse of Thirst
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Maddening Hex
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Curse of Obsession
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Paradox Haze
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Doomwake Giant
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Grim Guardian
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Clever Impersonator
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Entity Tracker
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Silent Arbiter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Blightcaster
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Wicked Visitor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Trinket Mage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Balemurk Leech
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Agent of Erebos
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Stuffy Doll
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
The Rani
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Aspirant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fate Unraveler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Research
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Read the Runes
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Evacuation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Farsight Ritual
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Ice Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Asinine Antics
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Replication Technique
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Final Vengeance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Role Reversal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Last One Standing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Despotic Scepter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Crawlspace
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Chimes
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Death's Hold
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Mirrormade
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Echoes
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Copy Enchantment
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Curse of Leeches
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Extravagant Replication
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Court of Vantress
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Inertia
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Sanity
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Chaos
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Tribute
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Puca's Mischief
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Koskun Falls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Captive Audience
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Parker Luck
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Maestros Theater
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Landscape
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Grixis Panorama
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy