Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos (Commander) - Expensive 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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Hard-Won Jitte
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fast Forward
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Spear of Leonidas
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
68%synergy
Mithril Coat
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
64%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Commander's Plate
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Lizard Blades
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Mask of Memory
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Ruby Medallion
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Shiny Impetus
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Champion's Helm
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Silent Arbiter
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-30%synergy
Creatures
Brass Squire
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Death Kiss
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Agitator Ant
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Iron Myr
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Brash Taunter
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Engineer
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Humble Defector
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Welder
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Geode Rager
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fiendish Duo
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Life of the Party
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Goldhound
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Rug of Smothering
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Return the Favor
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Song
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Unleash Fury
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Bulk Up
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Wild Ricochet
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Siege Smash
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Chef's Kiss
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Raze the Effigy
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Twinferno
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Raking Claws
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Rig for War
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Insurrection
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Goldvein Pick
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Infiltration Lens
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Thran Power Suit
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Plate
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Lost Jitte
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Chainsaw
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Prying Blade
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Armory of Iroas
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Explorer's Scope
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Smoke Bomb
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
The Sound of Drums
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Opulence
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Pain for All
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Sticky Fingers
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Powerbalance
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
War's Toll
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Claws of Valakut
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Errantry
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Popular Entertainer
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Smoke
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Acquired Mutation
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Destructive Urge
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Arena of Glory
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
22%synergy
War Room
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Kher Keep
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion82 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
The Irencrag
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
91%inclusion81 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy