Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander)

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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MTGStocks
Emeritus of Woe
2.7%inclusion32 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Puppet Master, String Puller
1.2%inclusion3 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Archnemesis
1.2%inclusion3 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Valeria Richards, Precocious
1.2%inclusion3 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Pox Plague
1.1%inclusion13 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
96%inclusion6.89K decks7.18K decks
94%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
94%inclusion6.76K decks7.18K decks
92%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
92%inclusion6.61K decks7.18K decks
90%synergy
Curse of Opulence
93%inclusion6.69K decks7.18K decks
90%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
91%inclusion6.53K decks7.18K decks
89%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
91%inclusion6.53K decks7.18K decks
89%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
89%inclusion6.36K decks7.18K decks
87%synergy
Curse of Thirst
87%inclusion6.24K decks7.18K decks
85%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
86%inclusion6.20K decks7.18K decks
85%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
86%inclusion6.19K decks7.18K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
86%inclusion6.15K decks7.18K decks
84%synergy
Maddening Hex
80%inclusion5.76K decks7.18K decks
79%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
80%inclusion5.76K decks7.18K decks
79%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
80%inclusion5.75K decks7.18K decks
79%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
75%inclusion5.42K decks7.18K decks
74%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion5.41K decks7.18K decks
61%synergy
Cruel Reality
74%inclusion5.31K decks7.18K decks
73%synergy
Curse of Obsession
73%inclusion5.25K decks7.18K decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
72%inclusion5.15K decks7.18K decks
45%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
71%inclusion5.12K decks7.18K decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion1.30K decks7.18K decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion1.28K decks7.18K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion1.13K decks7.18K decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion786 decks7.18K decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion655 decks7.18K decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.0%inclusion428 decks7.18K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
67%inclusion4.84K decks7.18K decks
66%synergy
Grim Guardian
65%inclusion4.69K decks7.18K decks
64%synergy
Doomwake Giant
61%inclusion4.36K decks7.18K decks
60%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
52%inclusion3.71K decks7.18K decks
48%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
51%inclusion3.69K decks7.18K decks
50%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
51%inclusion3.68K decks7.18K decks
50%synergy
Entity Tracker
51%inclusion3.39K decks6.68K decks
50%synergy
Clever Impersonator
48%inclusion3.44K decks7.18K decks
45%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
45%inclusion3.25K decks7.18K decks
44%synergy
Wicked Visitor
43%inclusion3.10K decks7.18K decks
42%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
32%inclusion2.30K decks7.18K decks
30%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
32%inclusion2.29K decks7.18K decks
31%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
31%inclusion2.26K decks7.18K decks
31%synergy
Silent Arbiter
31%inclusion2.20K decks7.18K decks
27%synergy
Stuffy Doll
27%inclusion1.97K decks7.18K decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion1.63K decks7.18K decks
22%synergy
Balemurk Leech
22%inclusion1.46K decks6.68K decks
21%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
22%inclusion1.56K decks7.18K decks
21%synergy
Blightcaster
21%inclusion1.50K decks7.18K decks
21%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
21%inclusion1.38K decks6.68K decks
20%synergy
Agent of Erebos
20%inclusion1.47K decks7.18K decks
20%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
19%inclusion1.34K decks7.18K decks
18%synergy
Brash Taunter
18%inclusion1.29K decks7.18K decks
17%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
15%inclusion1.11K decks7.18K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.18K decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion912 decks7.18K decks
3%synergy
Trinket Mage
12%inclusion897 decks7.18K decks
11%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
12%inclusion828 decks7.18K decks
11%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
11%inclusion782 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion723 decks7.18K decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
9.4%inclusion678 decks7.18K decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
9.3%inclusion666 decks7.18K decks
8%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
9.2%inclusion664 decks7.18K decks
9%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
9.2%inclusion661 decks7.18K decks
9%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
8.7%inclusion627 decks7.18K decks
8%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
7.8%inclusion563 decks7.18K decks
7%synergy
Creepy Doll
7.6%inclusion549 decks7.18K decks
7%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.0%inclusion501 decks7.18K decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
6.9%inclusion495 decks7.18K decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.5%inclusion464 decks7.18K decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.3%inclusion451 decks7.18K decks
-3%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
5.5%inclusion398 decks7.18K decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
5.5%inclusion130 decks2.38K decks
-6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.3%inclusion380 decks7.18K decks
4%synergy
Blim, Comedic Genius
5.3%inclusion378 decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
59%inclusion4.26K decks7.18K decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion3.41K decks7.18K decks
13%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion2.90K decks7.18K decks
15%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2.85K decks7.18K decks
17%synergy
Perilous Research
39%inclusion2.81K decks7.18K decks
38%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion2.21K decks7.18K decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion1.96K decks7.18K decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion1.46K decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Read the Runes
16%inclusion1.17K decks7.18K decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.18K decks
-22%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.18K decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion997 decks7.18K decks
-17%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
14%inclusion996 decks7.18K decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion950 decks7.18K decks
-3%synergy
Ice Out
12%inclusion877 decks7.18K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion846 decks7.18K decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion771 decks7.18K decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion675 decks6.69K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
9.5%inclusion679 decks7.18K decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.9%inclusion639 decks7.18K decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
8.0%inclusion572 decks7.18K decks
-12%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.2%inclusion514 decks7.18K decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
6.6%inclusion472 decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.0%inclusion434 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Farsight Ritual
5.9%inclusion422 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.8%inclusion414 decks7.18K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion3.96K decks7.18K decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion2.31K decks7.18K decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2.07K decks7.18K decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion1.79K decks7.18K decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Swine
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.18K decks
22%synergy
Asinine Antics
21%inclusion1.50K decks7.18K decks
20%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1.24K decks7.18K decks
10%synergy
Final Vengeance
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.70K decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion919 decks6.29K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion955 decks7.18K decks
-7%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
11%inclusion798 decks7.18K decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion750 decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Replication Technique
10%inclusion714 decks7.18K decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion713 decks7.18K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion656 decks7.18K decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion655 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.0%inclusion576 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Harmless Offering
6.6%inclusion475 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.6%inclusion472 decks7.18K decks
-17%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
6.3%inclusion456 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion424 decks7.18K decks
-14%synergy
Role Reversal
5.2%inclusion376 decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
52%inclusion3.72K decks7.18K decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion2.67K decks7.18K decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion2.55K decks7.18K decks
34%synergy
Crystal Chimes
35%inclusion2.52K decks7.18K decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion2.49K decks7.18K decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
31%inclusion2.19K decks7.18K decks
29%synergy
Despotic Scepter
27%inclusion1.95K decks7.18K decks
27%synergy
Strionic Resonator
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.18K decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion631 decks7.18K decks
-2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.0%inclusion504 decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6.0%inclusion432 decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Echoes
68%inclusion4.88K decks7.18K decks
67%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
64%inclusion4.58K decks7.18K decks
63%synergy
Mirrormade
59%inclusion4.26K decks7.18K decks
57%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
53%inclusion3.78K decks7.18K decks
52%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
52%inclusion3.73K decks7.18K decks
51%synergy
Paradox Haze
51%inclusion3.67K decks7.18K decks
48%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
47%inclusion3.37K decks7.18K decks
46%synergy
Copy Enchantment
45%inclusion3.24K decks7.18K decks
43%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
45%inclusion3.23K decks7.18K decks
44%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
42%inclusion2.98K decks7.18K decks
40%synergy
Curse of Leeches
38%inclusion2.76K decks7.18K decks
38%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
37%inclusion2.69K decks7.18K decks
37%synergy
Curse of Inertia
35%inclusion2.54K decks7.18K decks
35%synergy
Extravagant Replication
34%inclusion2.45K decks7.18K decks
30%synergy
Curse of Chaos
34%inclusion2.42K decks7.18K decks
33%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
32%inclusion2.31K decks7.18K decks
32%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion1.70K decks6.74K decks
24%synergy
Fraying Sanity
24%inclusion1.74K decks7.18K decks
23%synergy
Court of Vantress
23%inclusion1.65K decks7.18K decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion1.49K decks7.18K decks
19%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
21%inclusion1.48K decks7.18K decks
20%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion1.25K decks7.18K decks
16%synergy
Captive Audience
16%inclusion1.17K decks7.18K decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion1.10K decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Puca's Mischief
13%inclusion952 decks7.18K decks
13%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion832 decks7.18K decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion728 decks7.18K decks
9%synergy
Infernal Tribute
10%inclusion721 decks7.18K decks
10%synergy
Shiny Impetus
10%inclusion711 decks7.18K decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.1%inclusion655 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.6%inclusion621 decks7.18K decks
2%synergy
Into the Pit
8.5%inclusion566 decks6.65K decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
7.1%inclusion512 decks7.18K decks
7%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.7%inclusion481 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.2%inclusion443 decks7.18K decks
-9%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
6.0%inclusion429 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
13%inclusion957 decks7.18K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion3.97K decks7.18K decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion2.75K decks7.18K decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1.21K decks7.18K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion1.17K decks7.18K decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion843 decks7.18K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.9%inclusion570 decks7.18K decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion484 decks7.18K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion391 decks7.18K decks
-0%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.1%inclusion365 decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion6.40K decks7.18K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.35K decks7.18K decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion3.44K decks7.18K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion3.37K decks7.18K decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion3.10K decks7.18K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion2.50K decks7.18K decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion2.29K decks7.18K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion2.24K decks7.18K decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion2.10K decks7.18K decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1.79K decks7.18K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1.20K decks7.18K decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1.03K decks7.18K decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion962 decks7.18K decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.0%inclusion644 decks7.18K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion631 decks7.18K decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.4%inclusion385 decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion7.05K decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion7.04K decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion6.99K decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion6.63K decks7.18K decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion5.08K decks7.18K decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion4.35K decks7.18K decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion3.78K decks7.18K decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion3.73K decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion3.68K decks7.18K decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion3.54K decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion3.52K decks7.18K decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion3.47K decks7.18K decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion2.86K decks7.18K decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion2.80K decks7.18K decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion2.75K decks7.18K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion2.56K decks7.18K decks
13%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion2.54K decks7.18K decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion2.50K decks7.18K decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion2.45K decks7.18K decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion2.23K decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion2.07K decks7.18K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion1.96K decks7.18K decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion1.90K decks7.18K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
26%inclusion1.84K decks7.18K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion1.83K decks7.18K decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion1.75K decks7.18K decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion1.73K decks7.18K decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.18K decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.18K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion1.63K decks7.18K decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion1.59K decks7.18K decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion1.54K decks7.18K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion1.46K decks7.18K decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion1.40K decks7.18K decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion1.36K decks7.18K decks
-11%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion1.23K decks7.18K decks
-0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1.21K decks7.18K decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.18K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion1.06K decks7.18K decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion1.06K decks7.18K decks
-13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion934 decks7.18K decks
1%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion841 decks7.18K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion839 decks7.18K decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion809 decks7.18K decks
-4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion718 decks7.18K decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion701 decks7.18K decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion686 decks7.18K decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
9.4%inclusion676 decks7.18K decks
3%synergy
Grixis Panorama
8.7%inclusion626 decks7.18K decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.6%inclusion621 decks7.18K decks
3%synergy