Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Core 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 Surveillance
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
91%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
91%synergy
Curse of Opulence
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Maddening Hex
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Thirst
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of the Restless Dead
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Grim Guardian
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Claws of Gix
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Propaganda
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Creatures
Doomwake Giant
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Accursed Witch
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Entity Tracker
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Clever Impersonator
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Silent Arbiter
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Stuffy Doll
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Wicked Visitor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Balemurk Leech
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Trinket Mage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Blightcaster
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Agent of Erebos
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blood Aspirant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sawblade Skinripper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Creepy Doll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Perilous Research
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Read the Runes
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Countersquall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Final Flare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Blink of an Eye
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Filter Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Into the Roil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ice Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Asinine Antics
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Curse of the Swine
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Final Vengeance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fade Away
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Replication Technique
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Aether Gale
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Harmless Offering
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Displacement Wave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Hex
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mob Rule
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Despotic Scepter
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Crystal Chimes
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Crawlspace
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Skull of Orm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Obsession
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Cruel Reality
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Mirrormade
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Curse of Inertia
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Curse of Echoes
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Chaos
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Paradox Haze
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Leeches
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Copy Enchantment
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Extravagant Replication
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Puca's Mischief
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Court of Vantress
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Fraying Sanity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Tribute
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Into the Pit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Protection Racket
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Koskun Falls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Captive Audience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Signet
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Malice
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Grixis Panorama
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy