Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos (Commander) - Forced Combat

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Combustion Man
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Solstice Revelations
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Raider
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Meteor Sword
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shiny Impetus
73%inclusion135 decks186 decks
66%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
70%inclusion131 decks186 decks
63%synergy
The Sound of Drums
63%inclusion118 decks186 decks
60%synergy
Agitator Ant
62%inclusion115 decks186 decks
58%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
56%inclusion104 decks186 decks
53%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
56%inclusion105 decks186 decks
53%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
56%inclusion104 decks186 decks
51%synergy
Death Kiss
51%inclusion95 decks186 decks
49%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
55%inclusion103 decks186 decks
48%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
50%inclusion93 decks186 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion123 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion120 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion111 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
56%inclusion104 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion99 decks186 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion92 decks186 decks
40%synergy
Silent Arbiter
49%inclusion91 decks186 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
48%inclusion89 decks186 decks
41%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion88 decks186 decks
42%synergy
Vandalblast
44%inclusion82 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Brash Taunter
42%inclusion78 decks186 decks
28%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
36%synergy
Brass Squire
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
32%synergy
Geode Rager
35%inclusion66 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
32%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
34%inclusion64 decks186 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Iron Myr
32%inclusion59 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion53 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
28%inclusion52 decks186 decks
27%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Humble Defector
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Nabber
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Fiendish Duo
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Life of the Party
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Taunting Kobold
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Moon
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Goldhound
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Sontaran General
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Avatar of Slaughter
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Havoc Eater
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Generator Servant
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Insufferable Balladeer
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Kratos, God of War
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Racketeer
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Abrade
41%inclusion77 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
40%inclusion61 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Unleash Fury
39%inclusion73 decks186 decks
31%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
37%inclusion69 decks186 decks
31%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
34%inclusion64 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion57 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
30%inclusion55 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
30%inclusion55 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Magnetic Theft
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
-12%synergy
Bulk Up
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion41 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Siege Smash
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
-8%synergy
Raking Claws
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Chef's Kiss
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Price of Progress
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Violent Urge
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Fling
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Reverberate
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Twinferno
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Brand
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion76 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
31%inclusion58 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Overpowering Attack
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion46 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Besmirch
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Insurrection
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Monastery Raid
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion79 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
41%inclusion77 decks186 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion67 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion67 decks186 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
34%inclusion64 decks186 decks
28%synergy
Thran Power Suit
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
30%synergy
Goldvein Pick
32%inclusion60 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Infiltration Lens
32%inclusion60 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Plate
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion55 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion53 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion52 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Smoke Bomb
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Zephyr Boots
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Lost Jitte
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Armory of Iroas
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Prying Blade
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Assault Suit
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
41%inclusion77 decks186 decks
32%synergy
Sticky Fingers
33%inclusion61 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Blood Moon
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Powerbalance
22%inclusion41 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Acquired Mutation
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Claws of Valakut
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Errantry
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Popular Entertainer
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Lightning
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Smoke
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Hot Pursuit
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Bedlam
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
9%synergy
War's Toll
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Day of the Moon
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Tavern Brawler
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Maximum Carnage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Destructive Urge
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Madcap Skills
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
33%inclusion61 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion116 decks186 decks
39%synergy
War Room
44%inclusion81 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion62 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion53 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Homeward Path
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Maze of Ith
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
-8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion163 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion124 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion86 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
The Irencrag
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion184 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion57 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
-6%synergy