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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Lavaleaper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Spear of Leonidas
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
71%synergy
Mithril Coat
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
67%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
66%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
65%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
63%synergy
Lizard Blades
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Memory
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Champion's Helm
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Silent Arbiter
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Brass Squire
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Death Kiss
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Brash Taunter
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Iron Myr
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Agitator Ant
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Humble Defector
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Welder
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Fiendish Duo
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Geode Rager
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Goldhound
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Kratos, God of War
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Life of the Party
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Rug of Smothering
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Stuffy Doll
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Return the Favor
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Song
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Magnetic Theft
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Unleash Fury
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Bulk Up
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Ricochet
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Siege Smash
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Chef's Kiss
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Raking Claws
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Day
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Anger of the Gods
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Insurrection
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rogue's Gloves
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Goldvein Pick
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Plate
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Thran Power Suit
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Infiltration Lens
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Lost Jitte
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Chainsaw
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Prying Blade
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Crawlspace
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Smoke Bomb
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Armory of Iroas
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Scope
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Shiny Impetus
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
47%synergy
The Sound of Drums
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Opulence
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Pain for All
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sticky Fingers
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Powerbalance
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
8%synergy
War's Toll
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Errantry
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Claws of Valakut
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Smoke
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Popular Entertainer
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Carnage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Repercussion
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Bedlam
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Unquenchable Fury
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Acquired Mutation
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Arena of Glory
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
21%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Kher Keep
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
The Irencrag
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy