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Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor: Auras
Price tag $0.92

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock

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Playstyle & Strategy

Curses 56% Enchantress 16% Auras 8% Control 3% Pillow Fort 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor players are trying out in Auras decks.

Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+2% Synergy $2.50
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.34
Flashback Flashback
-5% Synergy $7.51

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor's Auras builds — cards that lean hardest into the Auras theme.

Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+94% Synergy $0.65
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+93% Synergy $0.28
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+92% Synergy $0.57
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+90% Synergy $0.41
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+89% Synergy $0.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+88% Synergy $1.77
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+87% Synergy $1.09
Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+87% Synergy $0.32
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+86% Synergy $1.54
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+85% Synergy $4.20

Top Cards

The staple cards most Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor Auras decks run as their core.

Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+82% Synergy $1.72
Bitterheart Witch Bitterheart Witch
+81% Synergy $0.27
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+81% Synergy $0.34
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+79% Synergy $4.98
Curse of Obsession Curse of Obsession
+72% Synergy $0.40
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+72% Synergy $1.84
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+71% Synergy $3.89
Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
+71% Synergy $0.84
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+69% Synergy $0.38
Propaganda Propaganda
+62% Synergy $3.52

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor Auras game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $69.44
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $70.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.78
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Auras plan in Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+69% Synergy $0.38
Accursed Witch Infectious Curse Accursed Witch
+66% Synergy $0.29
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+63% Synergy $0.25
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+51% Synergy $0.31
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+51% Synergy $0.33
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+48% Synergy $0.46
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+45% Synergy $3.13
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+44% Synergy $0.25
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+43% Synergy $0.31
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+42% Synergy $4.30
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+40% Synergy $0.42
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+32% Synergy $0.36
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+30% Synergy $5.16
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+28% Synergy $0.31
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+27% Synergy $1.83
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+25% Synergy $0.17
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+24% Synergy $13.41
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+24% Synergy $0.42
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+22% Synergy $0.15
Blightcaster Blightcaster
+19% Synergy $0.13
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+19% Synergy $0.37
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+19% Synergy $0.19
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+19% Synergy $0.28
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+15% Synergy $1.90
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+12% Synergy $1.41
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+11% Synergy $0.40
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+9% Synergy $0.29
Creepy Doll Creepy Doll
+9% Synergy $1.22
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+8% Synergy $15.92
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+7% Synergy $3.78
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+6% Synergy $1.02
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
+6% Synergy $0.09
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+6% Synergy $0.16
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+5% Synergy $0.31
The Rani The Rani
+5% Synergy $0.32
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+4% Synergy $0.34
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+3% Synergy $2.44
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+2% Synergy $2.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor's Auras deck ahead.

Perilous Research Perilous Research
+39% Synergy $0.59
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.14
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+16% Synergy $0.29
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+14% Synergy $0.70
Bedevil Bedevil
+13% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $3.43
Ice Out Ice Out
+11% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+10% Synergy $0.38
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+8% Synergy $4.58
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.28
Farsight Ritual Farsight Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.22
Terminate Terminate
+6% Synergy $0.38
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+6% Synergy $0.30
Countersquall Countersquall
+4% Synergy $1.03
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+2% Synergy $0.38
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.98
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.37
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.28
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $3.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.00
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $52.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $68.53
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $26.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Auras game plan forward for Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor.

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+26% Synergy $0.28
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+23% Synergy $0.70
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+22% Synergy $4.96
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+14% Synergy $0.19
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.21
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+11% Synergy $4.22
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+11% Synergy $20.04
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+11% Synergy $0.24
Curse of the Cabal Curse of the Cabal
+10% Synergy $2.62
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+10% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $2.09
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.82
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $2.85
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.31
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+6% Synergy $0.18
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.35
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $21.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $4.98
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor Auras decks.

Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+55% Synergy $15.01
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+37% Synergy $1.37
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+34% Synergy $0.93
Despotic Scepter Despotic Scepter
+31% Synergy $4.79
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+25% Synergy $10.23
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+21% Synergy $9.59
Skull of Orm Skull of Orm
+6% Synergy $0.92
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Auras strategy in Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor decks.

Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+67% Synergy $0.57
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+56% Synergy $1.83
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+52% Synergy $3.71
Curse of Vengeance Curse of Vengeance
+50% Synergy $7.39
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+49% Synergy $1.83
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+46% Synergy $1.00
Curse of the Pierced Heart Curse of the Pierced Heart
+45% Synergy $0.27
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+44% Synergy $0.39
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+40% Synergy $0.58
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+37% Synergy $0.29
Curse of Leeches Leeching Lurker Curse of Leeches
+37% Synergy $0.28
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+35% Synergy $0.41
Curse of Chaos Curse of Chaos
+35% Synergy $0.34
Curse of Inertia Curse of Inertia
+34% Synergy $0.43
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+30% Synergy $0.29
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+25% Synergy $0.46
Curse of Oblivion Curse of Oblivion
+24% Synergy $0.11
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+23% Synergy $0.49
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+22% Synergy $5.19
No Mercy No Mercy
+19% Synergy $25.85
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+19% Synergy $0.75
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+17% Synergy $4.61
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+12% Synergy $0.30
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+11% Synergy $0.63
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+10% Synergy $2.78
Infernal Tribute Infernal Tribute
+10% Synergy $2.59
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.33
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+7% Synergy $0.95
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+6% Synergy $0.33
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.28
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.35
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.02
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+5% Synergy $0.63
Curse of Wizardry Curse of Wizardry
+5% Synergy $0.22
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.51

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor's Auras game plan.

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+10% Synergy $0.86

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor Auras decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+19% Synergy $0.63
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $10.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.32
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.22
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $29.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $57.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.67
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor's Auras strategy.

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+15% Synergy $1.19
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+12% Synergy $2.19
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.60
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+7% Synergy $4.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $4.11
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.25
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-5% Synergy $7.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-20% Synergy $2.01
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-22% Synergy $2.99
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-23% Synergy $2.58

Lands

The mana base behind Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor's Auras decks.

Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+22% Synergy $0.34
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+22% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+17% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+16% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+14% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.24
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+13% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+13% Synergy $0.31
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+12% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+12% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.36
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+10% Synergy $7.35
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+8% Synergy $8.45
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+8% Synergy $0.70
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+8% Synergy $0.42
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+7% Synergy $2.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.07
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+6% Synergy $2.51
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.08
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+5% Synergy $0.52
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+5% Synergy $5.42
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+4% Synergy $0.31
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+4% Synergy $11.76
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+4% Synergy $0.33
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.24
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+4% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+1% Synergy $0.38
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+1% Synergy $0.37
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.39
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.32
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $27.85
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $26.54
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $15.42
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-10% Synergy $10.10
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.33
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-12% Synergy $12.40
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy $11.18
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-14% Synergy $1.09
Underground River Underground River
-14% Synergy $1.42
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-16% Synergy $18.92
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-16% Synergy $38.66
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-17% Synergy $17.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.32

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