Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Budget Auras

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 Surveillance
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
94%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
94%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Thirst
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Opulence
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Unbinding
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Obsession
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Accursed Witch
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Curse of Echoes
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Grim Guardian
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Wicked Visitor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Doomwake Giant
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Blightcaster
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Agent of Erebos
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Entity Tracker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Balemurk Leech
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Stuffy Doll
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Shrine Steward
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Clever Impersonator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fear of Infinity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sage of Mysteries
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blood Aspirant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Skullcrab
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Brash Taunter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Rani
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Malevolent Witchkite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Creepy Doll
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Moonshadow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Vincent Valentine
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Terminate
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Perilous Research
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ice Out
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Farsight Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Candy Grapple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Curse of the Swine
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Final Vengeance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Asinine Antics
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Replication Technique
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
March of the Returned
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Role Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crystal Chimes
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Claws of Gix
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Turtle Blimp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Skull of Orm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
World Map
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Bloodletting
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Cruel Reality
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Curse of Chaos
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Maddening Hex
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Propaganda
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Curse of Inertia
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Leeches
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Mirrormade
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Grievous Wound
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Extravagant Replication
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Fraying Sanity
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Copy Enchantment
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Captive Audience
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Paradox Haze
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Impetus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Puca's Mischief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Court of Vantress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Backfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Noggle the Mind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Signet
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Seething Landscape
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Deceit
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Malice
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Dismal Backwater
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Maestros Theater
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Grixis Panorama
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Soured Springs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Cliffgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy