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Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
Price tag $1.24

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Playstyle & Strategy

Curses 52% Enchantress 18% Auras 9% Control 4% Pillow Fort 2%
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New Cards

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

Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+2% Synergy $0.57
Masterful Flourish Masterful Flourish
+1% Synergy $0.10
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy $5.24
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
0% Synergy $6.38
Flashback Flashback
-6% Synergy $3.70

High Synergy Cards

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

Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+94% Synergy $0.64
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+92% Synergy $0.99
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+92% Synergy $0.34
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+91% Synergy $0.19
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+90% Synergy $0.28
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+90% Synergy $3.00
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+88% Synergy $1.18
Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+87% Synergy $0.27
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+85% Synergy $5.09
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+84% Synergy $1.53

Top Cards

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

Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+84% Synergy $2.60
Bitterheart Witch Bitterheart Witch
+80% Synergy $0.19
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+80% Synergy $0.30
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+77% Synergy $5.51
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+76% Synergy $2.46
Curse of Obsession Curse of Obsession
+72% Synergy $0.47
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+72% Synergy $4.09
Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
+71% Synergy $0.96
Propaganda Propaganda
+62% Synergy $2.13
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+47% Synergy $0.40

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $72.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $76.77
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $60.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $54.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $131.68
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

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

Accursed Witch Infectious Curse Accursed Witch
+70% Synergy $0.27
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+65% Synergy $0.38
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+62% Synergy $0.28
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+54% Synergy $0.37
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+49% Synergy $0.23
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+46% Synergy $5.26
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+45% Synergy $3.37
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+45% Synergy $0.13
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+43% Synergy $0.39
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+43% Synergy $0.30
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+34% Synergy $0.32
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+34% Synergy $0.26
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+32% Synergy $2.13
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+28% Synergy $12.04
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+26% Synergy $6.42
Blightcaster Blightcaster
+23% Synergy $0.17
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+23% Synergy $0.22
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+22% Synergy $0.25
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+22% Synergy $0.34
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+20% Synergy $0.13
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+20% Synergy $0.24
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+19% Synergy $0.47
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+16% Synergy $2.89
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+15% Synergy $1.42
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+15% Synergy $0.41
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+14% Synergy $0.30
The Rani The Rani
+11% Synergy $0.31
Slaughter-Priest of Mogis Slaughter-Priest of Mogis
+11% Synergy $0.11
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+11% Synergy $0.24
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+10% Synergy $14.30
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+8% Synergy $5.81
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+8% Synergy $0.35
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+7% Synergy $1.73
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+7% Synergy $0.28
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+7% Synergy $0.16
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+6% Synergy $5.02
Creepy Doll Creepy Doll
+6% Synergy $1.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.34
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+5% Synergy $0.26
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+4% Synergy $0.48
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.26
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+2% Synergy $3.61
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+2% Synergy $28.62
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+1% Synergy $3.23
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-3% Synergy $95.66
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $19.49

Instants

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

Perilous Research Perilous Research
+37% Synergy $0.72
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.24
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+17% Synergy $0.73
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+16% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+15% Synergy $3.77
Terminate Terminate
+15% Synergy $0.29
Bedevil Bedevil
+15% Synergy $0.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.37
Ice Out Ice Out
+12% Synergy $0.32
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.40
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+7% Synergy $0.37
Countersquall Countersquall
+6% Synergy $1.09
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+6% Synergy $4.08
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+6% Synergy $0.14
Farsight Ritual Farsight Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.21
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.54
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.56
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $4.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $56.81
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $2.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.92
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $27.53
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.62
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $65.21
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $11.92

Sorceries

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

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+24% Synergy $0.26
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+24% Synergy $0.83
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+21% Synergy $4.39
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+17% Synergy $1.07
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+13% Synergy $4.47
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.19
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+13% Synergy $0.20
Damnation Damnation
+12% Synergy $20.72
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $3.83
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+9% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $2.09
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $4.10
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.28
Curse of the Cabal Curse of the Cabal
+6% Synergy $2.67
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+6% Synergy $0.31
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $17.52
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+5% Synergy $0.19
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+5% Synergy $2.58
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.84
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $3.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.68
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $5.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+54% Synergy $15.96
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+36% Synergy $0.96
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+32% Synergy $1.70
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+28% Synergy $9.21
Despotic Scepter Despotic Scepter
+27% Synergy $4.82
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $9.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.46
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+6% Synergy $7.40
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+6% Synergy $0.36
Skull of Orm Skull of Orm
+6% Synergy $1.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $30.07

Enchantments

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

Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+63% Synergy $0.52
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+59% Synergy $0.37
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+57% Synergy $2.11
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+49% Synergy $3.60
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+49% Synergy $0.67
Curse of Vengeance Curse of Vengeance
+48% Synergy $8.76
Curse of the Pierced Heart Curse of the Pierced Heart
+42% Synergy $0.22
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+42% Synergy $0.30
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+39% Synergy $0.39
Curse of Leeches Leeching Lurker Curse of Leeches
+39% Synergy $0.27
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+38% Synergy $1.82
Curse of Inertia Curse of Inertia
+35% Synergy $0.40
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+34% Synergy $0.73
Curse of Chaos Curse of Chaos
+32% Synergy $0.36
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+31% Synergy $0.32
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+27% Synergy $0.34
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+22% Synergy $5.14
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+22% Synergy $0.51
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+21% Synergy $0.78
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+21% Synergy $0.62
Curse of Oblivion Curse of Oblivion
+19% Synergy $0.14
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+18% Synergy $4.99
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+18% Synergy $2.68
No Mercy No Mercy
+17% Synergy $26.56
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+14% Synergy $0.31
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+12% Synergy $0.45
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Tribute Infernal Tribute
+10% Synergy $2.82
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.31
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.53
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.31
Curse of Wizardry Curse of Wizardry
+6% Synergy $0.22
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+5% Synergy $1.54
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.33
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $7.91
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+12% Synergy $0.89

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+21% Synergy $3.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.95
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $10.62
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+7% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.29
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $63.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $34.50
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $43.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $27.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+15% Synergy $1.25
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+14% Synergy $2.81
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+12% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.92
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+7% Synergy $3.44
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $4.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.69
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.31
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-5% Synergy $9.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $2.02
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-14% Synergy $0.97
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-14% Synergy $0.61

Lands

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

Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+23% Synergy $0.28
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+19% Synergy $14.99
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.33
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+13% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+13% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+13% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+12% Synergy $0.57
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+12% Synergy $0.24
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+11% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.31
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+8% Synergy $13.11
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.71
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Training Center Training Center
+5% Synergy $16.27
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+5% Synergy $28.38
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $11.27
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $7.43
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+4% Synergy $5.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.24
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $4.23
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+3% Synergy $5.89
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+2% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+2% Synergy $0.39
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $8.32
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.34
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+1% Synergy $0.41
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $10.05
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $10.09
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $1.99
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.40
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $14.79
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $9.28
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-9% Synergy $8.83
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $12.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $38.56
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $19.37
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-13% Synergy $17.35
Underground River Underground River
-16% Synergy $1.49
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $1.12

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor: Curses.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Vial Smasher the Fierce Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ramses Overdark Ramses Overdark
Riven Turnbull Riven Turnbull
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Marchesa, Dealer of Death Marchesa, Dealer of Death
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
Sol'Kanar the Tainted Sol'Kanar the Tainted
Gwendlyn Di Corci Gwendlyn Di Corci
Hakim, Loreweaver Hakim, Loreweaver
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Vial Smasher the Fierce Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sengir, the Dark Baron Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tormod, the Desecrator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Vial Smasher the Fierce Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Fifteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Ninth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Ninth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Marina Vendrell Marina Vendrell
Parnesse, the Subtle Brush Parnesse, the Subtle Brush
Be'lakor, the Dark Master Be'lakor, the Dark Master
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Tenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Tenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Siani, Eye of the Storm Vial Smasher the Fierce Siani, Eye of the Storm // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Ninth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Ninth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Chisei, Heart of Oceans Chisei, Heart of Oceans
Sol'kanar the Swamp King Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Mishra, Artificer Prodigy Mishra, Artificer Prodigy
Saruman, the White Hand Saruman, the White Hand
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sarevok, Deathbringer Popular Entertainer Sarevok, Deathbringer // Popular Entertainer
Don Andres, the Renegade Don Andres, the Renegade
Garza Zol, Plague Queen Garza Zol, Plague Queen
Tom Bombadil Tom Bombadil
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept