Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Oscorp Industries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Venom, Evil Unleashed
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Misfortunes
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
87%synergy
Curse of Opulence
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
85%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
82%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
82%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
80%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
79%synergy
Maddening Hex
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Thirst
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Bloodletting
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
75%synergy
Curse of Obsession
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
72%synergy
Propaganda
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
60%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Curse of Echoes
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Cruel Reality
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Witch
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Clever Impersonator
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Doomwake Giant
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Entity Tracker
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Silent Arbiter
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Grim Guardian
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Stuffy Doll
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Strix
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Wicked Visitor
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Nabber
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Agent of Erebos
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
The Rani
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Blood Aspirant
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Tree of Perdition
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Blightcaster
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Research
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Read the Runes
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Heartless Act
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Armor of Shadows
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Unsummon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Ice Out
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Perplex
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Grim Return
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Damnation
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Asinine Antics
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Last One Standing
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Dreadbore
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Mass Manipulation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Fatal Grudge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mob Rule
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Role Reversal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Traumatize
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Chimes
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Crawlspace
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Despotic Scepter
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Skull of Orm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Winter Orb
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Torpor Orb
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Hospitality
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Mirrormade
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Copy Enchantment
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Paradox Haze
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
No Mercy
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Grievous Wound
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Fraying Sanity
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Extravagant Replication
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Court of Vantress
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Puca's Mischief
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Curse of Chaos
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Leeches
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Inertia
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Tribute
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Captive Audience
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Waste Not
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Nettlevine Blight
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Overburden
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
In Too Deep
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Island
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Underground Sea
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy