Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Core

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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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Ashling, Rekindled
0.5%inclusion1 decks184 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Verbosity
97%inclusion915 decks947 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
95%inclusion901 decks947 decks
93%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
93%inclusion884 decks947 decks
92%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
93%inclusion881 decks947 decks
91%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
93%inclusion879 decks947 decks
91%synergy
Curse of Opulence
92%inclusion870 decks947 decks
89%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
90%inclusion853 decks947 decks
88%synergy
Curse of Thirst
89%inclusion839 decks947 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
87%inclusion828 decks947 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
86%inclusion815 decks947 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
84%inclusion791 decks947 decks
82%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
82%inclusion775 decks947 decks
80%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
81%inclusion770 decks947 decks
80%synergy
Maddening Hex
77%inclusion729 decks947 decks
75%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
77%inclusion727 decks947 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Obsession
75%inclusion709 decks947 decks
73%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
74%inclusion700 decks947 decks
47%synergy
Cruel Reality
73%inclusion693 decks947 decks
72%synergy
Curse of Echoes
72%inclusion678 decks947 decks
70%synergy
Propaganda
71%inclusion675 decks947 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Grim Guardian
71%inclusion673 decks947 decks
70%synergy
Accursed Witch
70%inclusion664 decks947 decks
69%synergy
Doomwake Giant
66%inclusion628 decks947 decks
65%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
55%inclusion522 decks947 decks
54%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
54%inclusion512 decks947 decks
53%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
52%inclusion497 decks947 decks
48%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
49%inclusion461 decks947 decks
48%synergy
Entity Tracker
48%inclusion337 decks709 decks
46%synergy
Wicked Visitor
47%inclusion444 decks947 decks
46%synergy
Clever Impersonator
47%inclusion442 decks947 decks
44%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
39%inclusion367 decks947 decks
38%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
32%inclusion283 decks885 decks
31%synergy
Silent Arbiter
31%inclusion289 decks947 decks
27%synergy
Stuffy Doll
30%inclusion286 decks947 decks
29%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
29%inclusion277 decks947 decks
27%synergy
Balemurk Leech
25%inclusion179 decks709 decks
25%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
25%inclusion236 decks947 decks
25%synergy
Agent of Erebos
23%inclusion220 decks947 decks
23%synergy
Blightcaster
23%inclusion215 decks947 decks
22%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
22%inclusion212 decks947 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
20%inclusion194 decks947 decks
19%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
20%inclusion145 decks709 decks
20%synergy
Brash Taunter
18%inclusion169 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
16%inclusion154 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion151 decks947 decks
3%synergy
The Rani
15%inclusion142 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
15%inclusion141 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
13%inclusion125 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
13%inclusion125 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion123 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
13%inclusion121 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
12%inclusion117 decks947 decks
8%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
12%inclusion117 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion104 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
10%inclusion99 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Blood Aspirant
10%inclusion95 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.3%inclusion79 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Creepy Doll
8.1%inclusion77 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Fate Unraveler
7.1%inclusion67 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
7.1%inclusion67 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Blim, Comedic Genius
6.3%inclusion60 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
6.2%inclusion59 decks947 decks
6%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
6.1%inclusion58 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
5.3%inclusion41 decks771 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
5.1%inclusion48 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
5.0%inclusion40 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
57%inclusion543 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
51%inclusion484 decks947 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Research
46%inclusion438 decks947 decks
46%synergy
Terminate
44%inclusion416 decks947 decks
18%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion413 decks947 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
35%inclusion334 decks947 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion257 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion205 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Read the Runes
19%inclusion184 decks947 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion159 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
14%inclusion137 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Ice Out
14%inclusion134 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion77 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion96 decks947 decks
-25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion89 decks947 decks
-20%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
9.1%inclusion86 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion82 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion82 decks947 decks
-9%synergy
Farsight Ritual
7.2%inclusion68 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
7.0%inclusion66 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.9%inclusion65 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.9%inclusion56 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion530 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion325 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
30%inclusion285 decks947 decks
29%synergy
Asinine Antics
29%inclusion274 decks947 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion271 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion237 decks947 decks
23%synergy
Final Vengeance
17%inclusion120 decks713 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion90 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion125 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
13%inclusion125 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion115 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Replication Technique
12%inclusion112 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion92 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.3%inclusion88 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.2%inclusion78 decks947 decks
-11%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
8.2%inclusion78 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.9%inclusion75 decks947 decks
-13%synergy
Harmless Offering
7.6%inclusion72 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.3%inclusion69 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Last One Standing
6.9%inclusion65 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion65 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Role Reversal
6.1%inclusion58 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion56 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
61%inclusion578 decks947 decks
60%synergy
Crystal Chimes
39%inclusion370 decks947 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion322 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
32%inclusion301 decks947 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion291 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Despotic Scepter
29%inclusion271 decks947 decks
28%synergy
Crawlspace
28%inclusion268 decks947 decks
26%synergy
Strionic Resonator
28%inclusion264 decks947 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion123 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
8.3%inclusion79 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.4%inclusion51 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Death's Hold
71%inclusion669 decks947 decks
69%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
67%inclusion632 decks947 decks
65%synergy
Mirrormade
59%inclusion559 decks947 decks
57%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
55%inclusion518 decks947 decks
54%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
51%inclusion484 decks947 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
50%inclusion476 decks947 decks
49%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
49%inclusion461 decks947 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
45%inclusion427 decks947 decks
44%synergy
Paradox Haze
45%inclusion424 decks947 decks
42%synergy
Curse of Leeches
44%inclusion419 decks947 decks
44%synergy
Copy Enchantment
42%inclusion395 decks947 decks
40%synergy
Curse of Inertia
39%inclusion372 decks947 decks
39%synergy
Curse of Chaos
39%inclusion372 decks947 decks
39%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
36%inclusion337 decks947 decks
34%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
33%inclusion311 decks947 decks
32%synergy
Extravagant Replication
30%inclusion287 decks947 decks
26%synergy
Fraying Sanity
23%inclusion216 decks947 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
23%inclusion214 decks947 decks
22%synergy
Court of Vantress
22%inclusion205 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion141 decks718 decks
19%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion143 decks835 decks
16%synergy
Captive Audience
17%inclusion162 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Puca's Mischief
15%inclusion138 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion132 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion128 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Into the Pit
13%inclusion95 decks704 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion114 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion106 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion105 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion94 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion93 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Tribute
10%inclusion91 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
8.3%inclusion79 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.7%inclusion63 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Wizardry
6.1%inclusion58 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
5.4%inclusion51 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
15%inclusion145 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion466 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion356 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion110 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion106 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.8%inclusion55 decks947 decks
-8%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.4%inclusion51 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion844 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion833 decks947 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
55%inclusion520 decks947 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
55%inclusion519 decks947 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion485 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion306 decks947 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion293 decks947 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion268 decks947 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion264 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion262 decks947 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion191 decks947 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion124 decks947 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion112 decks947 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion99 decks947 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.6%inclusion72 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion928 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion926 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion922 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion880 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion722 decks947 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion608 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion537 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion499 decks947 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion453 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion448 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion420 decks947 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion419 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
40%inclusion383 decks947 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion325 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
34%inclusion319 decks947 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Theater
32%inclusion304 decks947 decks
23%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion266 decks829 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion303 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Malice
30%inclusion287 decks947 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion260 decks947 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion253 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion248 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion242 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion242 decks947 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion239 decks947 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion238 decks947 decks
-22%synergy
Blood Crypt
24%inclusion230 decks947 decks
-20%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion227 decks947 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion225 decks947 decks
-20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion214 decks947 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion211 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion202 decks947 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion199 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion188 decks947 decks
-9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion181 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion173 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion133 decks947 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion125 decks947 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion120 decks947 decks
-22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion116 decks947 decks
-22%synergy
Grixis Panorama
12%inclusion115 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion111 decks947 decks
-21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion105 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion91 decks947 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
9.3%inclusion88 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
9.2%inclusion87 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion86 decks947 decks
-22%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.4%inclusion80 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
8.3%inclusion79 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.9%inclusion75 decks947 decks
4%synergy