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Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Price tag $1.16

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

#393 Current Rank
#402 Last Week
#353 Past 2 Years

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.

Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.30
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+1% Synergy $2.60
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+1% Synergy $16.39
Puppet Master, String Puller Puppet Master, String Puller
+1% Synergy
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy $4.99

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 $0.61
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+92% Synergy $0.65
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+90% Synergy $0.38
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+90% Synergy $2.43
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+89% Synergy $0.27
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+89% Synergy $0.27
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+87% Synergy $1.20
Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+86% Synergy $0.30
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+85% Synergy $1.66
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+84% Synergy $1.94

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
+84% Synergy $4.63
Bitterheart Witch Bitterheart Witch
+79% Synergy $0.22
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+79% Synergy $5.31
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+79% Synergy $0.34
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+74% Synergy $4.54
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+73% Synergy $1.92
Curse of Obsession Curse of Obsession
+72% Synergy $0.38
Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
+70% Synergy $0.89
Propaganda Propaganda
+61% Synergy $3.20
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+45% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $67.07
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $71.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.89
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $58.22
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $43.31

Creatures

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

Accursed Witch Infectious Curse Accursed Witch
+66% Synergy $0.30
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+64% Synergy $0.42
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+60% Synergy $0.26
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+50% Synergy $0.37
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+50% Synergy $0.27
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+49% Synergy $0.39
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+48% Synergy $3.02
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+45% Synergy $4.08
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+44% Synergy $0.31
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+42% Synergy $0.25
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+31% Synergy $0.35
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+31% Synergy $0.32
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+30% Synergy $1.93
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+27% Synergy $12.89
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+27% Synergy $5.53
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+22% Synergy $0.16
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+21% Synergy $0.24
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+21% Synergy $0.24
Blightcaster Blightcaster
+21% Synergy $0.15
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+20% Synergy $0.37
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+20% Synergy $0.35
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+18% Synergy $0.27
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+17% Synergy $2.09
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+15% Synergy $1.46
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+11% Synergy $0.40
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $0.29
The Rani The Rani
+9% Synergy $0.31
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+9% Synergy $0.23
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
+9% Synergy $0.10
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+9% Synergy $0.20
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+8% Synergy $15.38
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+8% Synergy $4.44
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+7% Synergy $0.35
Creepy Doll Creepy Doll
+7% Synergy $1.22
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+7% Synergy $0.18
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+7% Synergy $0.32
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+6% Synergy $1.05
Blim, Comedic Genius Blim, Comedic Genius
+5% Synergy $0.26
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+4% Synergy $0.46
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.30
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+3% Synergy $3.04
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
0% Synergy $3.35
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-3% Synergy $93.53
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $22.21

Instants

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

Perilous Research Perilous Research
+38% Synergy $0.58
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.26
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+16% Synergy $0.72
Counterspell Counterspell
+15% Synergy $3.76
Terminate Terminate
+15% Synergy $0.45
Bedevil Bedevil
+15% Synergy $0.25
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+14% Synergy $0.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.32
Ice Out Ice Out
+12% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.24
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+7% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+6% Synergy $0.39
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+6% Synergy $4.16
Farsight Ritual Farsight Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.19
Countersquall Countersquall
+5% Synergy $1.03
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.85
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.03
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.69
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $28.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $70.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.38
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-22% Synergy $3.96

Sorceries

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

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+23% Synergy $4.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+22% Synergy $0.21
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+21% Synergy $0.80
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+16% Synergy $1.52
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.90
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+11% Synergy $0.27
Damnation Damnation
+10% Synergy $20.27
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+9% Synergy $4.43
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+9% Synergy $0.20
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $3.40
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.27
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+6% Synergy $0.21
Curse of the Cabal Curse of the Cabal
+6% Synergy $2.77
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $18.61
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.36
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.11
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.22
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $5.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.31
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $4.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+51% Synergy $15.01
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+34% Synergy $0.92
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+33% Synergy $1.31
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+28% Synergy $9.07
Despotic Scepter Despotic Scepter
+27% Synergy $4.79
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+19% Synergy $8.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.41
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+5% Synergy $7.06
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.29

Enchantments

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

Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+67% Synergy $0.51
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+62% Synergy $0.32
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+56% Synergy $2.19
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+52% Synergy $0.94
Curse of Vengeance Curse of Vengeance
+51% Synergy $9.37
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+48% Synergy $4.06
Curse of the Pierced Heart Curse of the Pierced Heart
+46% Synergy $0.28
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+44% Synergy $0.29
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+43% Synergy $1.96
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+40% Synergy $0.39
Curse of Leeches Leeching Lurker Curse of Leeches
+38% Synergy $0.27
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+37% Synergy $0.61
Curse of Inertia Curse of Inertia
+35% Synergy $0.40
Curse of Chaos Curse of Chaos
+33% Synergy $0.34
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+32% Synergy $0.30
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+30% Synergy $0.43
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+24% Synergy $0.48
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+23% Synergy $0.59
Curse of Oblivion Curse of Oblivion
+20% Synergy $0.13
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+19% Synergy $5.18
No Mercy No Mercy
+19% Synergy $26.34
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+16% Synergy $0.75
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+16% Synergy $4.55
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+13% Synergy $2.71
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+10% Synergy $0.68
Infernal Tribute Infernal Tribute
+10% Synergy $2.63
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+9% Synergy $0.22
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.29
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+8% Synergy $0.38
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.45
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.96
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $1.27
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.22
Curse of Wizardry Curse of Wizardry
+6% Synergy $0.21
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.45
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $11.93

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+11% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.78
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.68
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $10.72
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $62.39
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $32.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $31.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $2.66
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+13% Synergy $1.20
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.42
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $4.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $4.15
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.28
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-6% Synergy $8.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $2.24
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $2.87
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-14% Synergy $2.01
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-15% Synergy $1.69

Lands

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

Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+18% Synergy $0.36
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+18% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.34
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+12% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+12% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+11% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+10% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.36
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+8% Synergy $13.98
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+7% Synergy $0.52
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $2.00
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $2.00
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+6% Synergy $1.93
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $7.11
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+6% Synergy $0.40
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.07
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+5% Synergy $0.40
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+5% Synergy $8.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.25
Training Center Training Center
+4% Synergy $15.71
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.41
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $29.39
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $31.85
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+3% Synergy $1.63
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+3% Synergy $5.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.79
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.35
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
0% Synergy $0.31
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-1% Synergy $11.09
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-2% Synergy $0.36
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $17.55
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-7% Synergy $10.02
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $11.13
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $12.78
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $38.12
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.34
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $18.04
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $20.30
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-13% Synergy $0.95
Underground River Underground River
-14% Synergy $1.49

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