Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos (Commander) - Budget Core

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Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
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Zhao, the Moon Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goldvein Pick
70%inclusion59 decks84 decks
64%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
57%synergy
Armory of Iroas
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Shiny Impetus
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Prying Blade
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Explorer's Scope
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Claws of Valakut
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Siege Smash
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Sticky Fingers
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Zephyr Boots
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Iron Myr
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Goldhound
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Generator Servant
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Agitator Ant
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Brass Squire
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Brash Taunter
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Skirk Prospector
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Humble Defector
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Geode Rager
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Fiendish Duo
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Oliphaunt
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Rug of Smothering
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Manakin
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Simian Sling
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Magebane Lizard
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Crawler
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Death Kiss
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Crimson Fleet Commodore
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Raking Claws
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Unleash Fury
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Bulk Up
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Raze the Effigy
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Demand Answers
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
-34%synergy
Uncaged Fury
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Brute Force
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Titan's Strength
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Infuriate
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-17%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Antagonize
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Violent Urge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Sure Strike
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Fire
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Built to Smash
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Samut's Sprint
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Critical Hit
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Expedite
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Heightened Reflexes
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Ricochet Trap
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Dead // Gone
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Gimli's Fury
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Fling
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Quick Draw
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Run Amok
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Turn Inside Out
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-23%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Furious Bellow
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Inordinate Rage
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Waltz of Rage
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Mark
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Highway Robbery
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Renegade Tactics
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Impulse
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Anger of the Gods
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Act of Treason
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Agate Assault
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Trial of Agony
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Explosive Entry
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Monastery Raid
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Assault Strobe
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Warlord's Fury
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-24%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-47%synergy
Hazardous Blast
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Orbital Plunge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Gimli's Axe
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
-15%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Barrow-Blade
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Leather Armor
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Brass Knuckles
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Smoke Bomb
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Dueling Rapier
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Inventor's Axe
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Bladed Pinions
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Chainsaw
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Tormentor's Helm
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Gold Pan
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Prowler's Helm
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Banshee's Blade
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Wings of Hubris
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Pinions
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Bonesplitter
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Footblade
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Executioner's Hood
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Blade
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Boots of Speed
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bone Saw
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Axe
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Kitesail
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Javelin of Lightning
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Cobbled Wings
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Mantle
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Errantry
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Madcap Skills
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Powerbalance
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Granite Grip
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Furor of the Bitten
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Frenzied Rage
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Destructive Urge
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Akki War Paint
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
War Squeak
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Reunion
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
The Sound of Drums
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Dust Corona
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Hammerhand
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Giant Spectacle
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Maniacal Rage
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Taste for Mayhem
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Impending Doom
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Crater
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Dwarven Mine
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Volcano
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Forge of Heroes
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Fire Diamond
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Sol Ring
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
-48%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Idol
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Star Compass
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion84 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Conduit Pylons
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy