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Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Price tag $0.79

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#404 Current Rank
#463 Last Week
#319 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor decks.

Parker Luck Parker Luck
0% Synergy $0.24
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-1% Synergy $0.20
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
-1% Synergy $0.45
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $62.47
Oscorp Industries Oscorp Industries
-8% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor's abilities and overall game plan.

Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+94% Synergy $0.70
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+92% Synergy $0.44
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+91% Synergy $0.40
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+90% Synergy $0.25
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+90% Synergy $0.16
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+90% Synergy $0.77
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+87% Synergy $1.31
Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+86% Synergy $0.17
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+84% Synergy $1.57
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+84% Synergy $1.38

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor decks.

Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+83% Synergy $3.56
Bitterheart Witch Bitterheart Witch
+80% Synergy $0.15
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+79% Synergy $0.29
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+77% Synergy $4.36
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+74% Synergy $0.91
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+73% Synergy $1.65
Curse of Obsession Curse of Obsession
+71% Synergy $0.24
Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
+69% Synergy $0.76
Propaganda Propaganda
+61% Synergy $2.29
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+48% Synergy $0.28

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $43.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $51.13
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $54.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $44.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $94.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Accursed Witch Infectious Curse Accursed Witch
+68% Synergy $0.20
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+65% Synergy $0.32
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+61% Synergy $0.26
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+52% Synergy $0.26
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+49% Synergy $0.09
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+47% Synergy $2.06
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+46% Synergy $2.02
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+46% Synergy $0.51
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+43% Synergy $0.10
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+43% Synergy $0.18
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+34% Synergy $0.18
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+31% Synergy $0.33
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+31% Synergy $0.12
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+28% Synergy $8.78
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+27% Synergy $8.62
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+22% Synergy $0.26
Blightcaster Blightcaster
+22% Synergy $0.08
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+21% Synergy $0.18
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+20% Synergy $0.20
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+20% Synergy $0.04
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+20% Synergy $0.18
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+18% Synergy $0.31
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+16% Synergy $0.68
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+15% Synergy $1.91
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+14% Synergy $0.58
The Rani The Rani
+13% Synergy $0.10
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+12% Synergy $0.11
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
+11% Synergy $0.07
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+11% Synergy $0.09
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+10% Synergy $0.17
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+10% Synergy $11.98
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+9% Synergy $2.81
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+9% Synergy $0.13
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+8% Synergy $0.40
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+8% Synergy $0.07
Creepy Doll Creepy Doll
+7% Synergy $0.98
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+6% Synergy $0.50
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+6% Synergy $0.19
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+5% Synergy $0.32
Blim, Comedic Genius Blim, Comedic Genius
+5% Synergy $0.14
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+5% Synergy $4.37
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+4% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.26
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+2% Synergy $0.82
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+1% Synergy $1.32
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+1% Synergy $16.90
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-3% Synergy $68.66

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor safe.

Perilous Research Perilous Research
+38% Synergy $0.39
Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.26
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+17% Synergy $0.40
Counterspell Counterspell
+16% Synergy $1.60
Terminate Terminate
+15% Synergy $0.59
Bedevil Bedevil
+15% Synergy $0.34
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+15% Synergy $0.11
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+12% Synergy $0.24
Ice Out Ice Out
+12% Synergy $0.05
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+7% Synergy $0.12
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+6% Synergy $0.37
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+6% Synergy $3.24
Farsight Ritual Farsight Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.08
Countersquall Countersquall
+5% Synergy $0.38
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.81
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $2.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $46.95
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $19.11
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $52.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $1.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor's game plan and control the board.

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+24% Synergy $0.12
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+23% Synergy $0.53
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+22% Synergy $0.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $4.78
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.11
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+13% Synergy $0.11
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $1.83
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $18.91
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+9% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+8% Synergy $4.97
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.21
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.43
Curse of the Cabal Curse of the Cabal
+6% Synergy $2.34
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+6% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.77
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.29
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+5% Synergy $2.03
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $14.87
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.22
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.94
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+55% Synergy $2.59
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+38% Synergy $1.09
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+31% Synergy $1.97
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+28% Synergy $5.14
Despotic Scepter Despotic Scepter
+27% Synergy $4.78
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+23% Synergy $7.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.12
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+5% Synergy $6.46
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $18.76
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+64% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+61% Synergy $0.26
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+57% Synergy $1.03
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+51% Synergy $0.59
Curse of Vengeance Curse of Vengeance
+49% Synergy $5.03
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+48% Synergy $4.10
Curse of the Pierced Heart Curse of the Pierced Heart
+45% Synergy $0.18
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+44% Synergy $0.29
Curse of Leeches Leeching Lurker Curse of Leeches
+41% Synergy $0.20
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+39% Synergy $0.94
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+37% Synergy $0.48
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+36% Synergy $0.47
Curse of Inertia Curse of Inertia
+35% Synergy $0.49
Curse of Chaos Curse of Chaos
+34% Synergy $0.33
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+32% Synergy $0.16
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+28% Synergy $0.36
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+22% Synergy $0.32
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+22% Synergy $0.39
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+19% Synergy $3.91
Curse of Oblivion Curse of Oblivion
+19% Synergy $0.08
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+18% Synergy $4.99
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+17% Synergy $0.85
No Mercy No Mercy
+16% Synergy $19.12
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+15% Synergy $2.66
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+11% Synergy $0.52
Infernal Tribute Infernal Tribute
+11% Synergy $2.99
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.17
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+10% Synergy $0.26
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.09
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $3.04
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+7% Synergy $6.65
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.20
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $1.39
Curse of Wizardry Curse of Wizardry
+6% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+11% Synergy $0.68

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $1.99
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+15% Synergy $7.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.93
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $22.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+14% Synergy $0.73
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+12% Synergy $0.49
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.04
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+6% Synergy $2.73
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $3.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.46
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.13
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-7% Synergy $7.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $1.61
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-14% Synergy $1.30
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-15% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+18% Synergy $0.25
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+15% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+13% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+12% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+11% Synergy $0.26
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+11% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.15
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+11% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+10% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.16
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+7% Synergy $8.46
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+4% Synergy $0.71
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+4% Synergy $1.38
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $4.38
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+3% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $10.40
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $4.64
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+3% Synergy $1.03
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.91
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.67
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.67
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $17.98
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $19.55
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $3.68
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
0% Synergy $0.19
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
0% Synergy $9.48
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $19.92
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-2% Synergy $0.19
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $7.35
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $17.00
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $17.58
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $23.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $12.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $15.26
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-13% Synergy $0.57
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $0.83

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