Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Expensive Core

Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Rank #348
93decks
Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
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Emeritus of Ideation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Verbosity
97%inclusion90 decks93 decks
95%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
96%inclusion89 decks93 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
96%inclusion89 decks93 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Opulence
96%inclusion89 decks93 decks
92%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
92%inclusion86 decks93 decks
91%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
91%inclusion85 decks93 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
91%inclusion85 decks93 decks
90%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
91%inclusion85 decks93 decks
90%synergy
Maddening Hex
90%inclusion84 decks93 decks
89%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
89%inclusion83 decks93 decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
71%synergy
Curse of Thirst
84%inclusion78 decks93 decks
82%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
82%inclusion76 decks93 decks
80%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
80%inclusion74 decks93 decks
78%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
73%inclusion68 decks93 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Echoes
73%inclusion68 decks93 decks
72%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
72%inclusion67 decks93 decks
70%synergy
Blasphemous Act
72%inclusion67 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
72%inclusion67 decks93 decks
71%synergy
Cruel Reality
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
68%inclusion63 decks93 decks
64%synergy
Clever Impersonator
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
61%synergy
Accursed Witch
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
55%synergy
Entity Tracker
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
51%synergy
Grim Guardian
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Doomwake Giant
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Stuffy Doll
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
40%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Silent Arbiter
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Brash Taunter
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Wicked Visitor
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Creepy Doll
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Balemurk Leech
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Agent of Erebos
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Blightcaster
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Fate Unraveler
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
The Rani
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Trinket Mage
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Perilous Research
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Read the Runes
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Ice Out
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Curse of the Swine
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Damnation
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Replication Technique
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Asinine Antics
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Last One Standing
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Final Vengeance
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-16%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Role Reversal
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Harmless Offering
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
68%inclusion63 decks93 decks
67%synergy
Crawlspace
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Despotic Scepter
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Cloud Key
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Crystal Chimes
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Torment of Scarabs
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
70%synergy
Mirrormade
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
69%synergy
Curse of Obsession
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
62%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
59%inclusion55 decks93 decks
58%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
55%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
54%synergy
Copy Enchantment
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
51%synergy
Paradox Haze
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
46%synergy
Court of Vantress
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
37%synergy
Extravagant Replication
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Inertia
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Leeches
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Chaos
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
17%synergy
No Mercy
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Sanity
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Captive Audience
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Tribute
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Into the Pit
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Puca's Mischief
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Koskun Falls
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Honest Work
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Maze of Ith
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion87 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion77 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion90 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion88 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion88 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion87 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion80 decks93 decks
38%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Xander's Lounge
84%inclusion78 decks93 decks
44%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion75 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion74 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion72 decks93 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion70 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion68 decks93 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion62 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
38%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Underground Sea
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Volcanic Island
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Tainted Isle
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy