Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Budget Control

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 Thirst
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Accursed Witch
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Obsession
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Opulence
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Grim Guardian
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Echoes
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Wicked Visitor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Blightcaster
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Doomwake Giant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Balemurk Leech
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
The Rani
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Agent of Erebos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Entity Tracker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Malboro
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Xande, Dark Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vincent Valentine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Scrabbling Skullcrab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Conceited Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Illithid Harvester
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stuffy Doll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Barrier of Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gumdrop Poisoner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rapacious Guest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decadent Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blood Aspirant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shriekmaw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Research
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Ice Out
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Counterlash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Domineering Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Final Flare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Defile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Time Stop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Read the Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Farsight Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Counterflux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Horribly Awry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Terror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cast Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teach by Example
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crosis's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Slip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Curse of the Swine
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Replication Technique
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Final Vengeance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Chain Reaction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Asinine Antics
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Tempest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Fatal Grudge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Anger of the Gods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
March of the Returned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ignite the Future
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mob Rule
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Raise Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dreadbore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mass Mutiny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crack the Earth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fade Away
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Notion Rain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Gods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skull of Orm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Witching Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Chimes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Bloodletting
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Maddening Hex
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Curse of Leeches
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Copy Enchantment
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Curse of Chaos
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Inertia
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Cruel Reality
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Extravagant Replication
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Grievous Wound
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mirrormade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Fraying Sanity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Unable to Scream
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Captive Audience
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Price of Knowledge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Festering Wound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Viper's Kiss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
False Demise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chant of the Skifsang
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Claustrophobia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Death Watch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Anti-Magic Aura
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quest for Pure Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Energy Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Seas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aether Flash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Witch's Vanity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Court of Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skin Invasion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Barren Moor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Depths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Restless Reef
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bandit's Haul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Malice
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Myriad Landscape
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Maestros Theater
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Grixis Panorama
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Waterfront District
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Isle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Thriving Moor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tramway Station
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crossroads Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Cliffgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vivid Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vivid Creek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Akoum Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy