Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Commander) - Upgraded 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 Misfortunes
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
98%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
98%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
94%synergy
Curse of Opulence
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
93%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Bitterheart Witch
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of Surveillance
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Cruel Reality
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Propaganda
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Thirst
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Maddening Hex
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Accursed Witch
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Paradox Haze
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Protean Thaumaturge
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Doomwake Giant
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Grim Guardian
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Clever Impersonator
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Silent Arbiter
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Entity Tracker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Blightcaster
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Forgeborn Oreads
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Trinket Mage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Wicked Visitor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Agent of Erebos
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Balemurk Leech
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Stuffy Doll
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Rani
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Aspirant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fate Unraveler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Read the Runes
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Perilous Research
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Farsight Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Ice Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Swine
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Asinine Antics
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Replication Technique
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Final Vengeance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Role Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Last One Standing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Claws of Gix
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Despotic Scepter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Chimes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Obsession
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Mirrormade
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Curse of Echoes
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Copy Enchantment
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Curse of Leeches
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Extravagant Replication
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Court of Vantress
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Inertia
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Chaos
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Infernal Tribute
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Fraying Sanity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Oblivion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shiny Impetus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Puca's Mischief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Koskun Falls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Parker Luck
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Maestros Theater
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Grixis Panorama
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy