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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Moxfield
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Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Lavaleaper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Combustion Man
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Solstice Revelations
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shiny Impetus
73%inclusion132 decks182 decks
66%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
69%inclusion125 decks182 decks
61%synergy
The Sound of Drums
63%inclusion114 decks182 decks
59%synergy
Agitator Ant
61%inclusion111 decks182 decks
58%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
57%inclusion104 decks182 decks
54%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
55%inclusion101 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
55%inclusion101 decks182 decks
50%synergy
Death Kiss
51%inclusion92 decks182 decks
48%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
55%inclusion100 decks182 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion94 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion120 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
64%inclusion116 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion107 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
55%inclusion101 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
48%inclusion88 decks182 decks
43%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
48%inclusion87 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
47%inclusion86 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
47%inclusion86 decks182 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion86 decks182 decks
42%synergy
Vandalblast
45%inclusion81 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Brash Taunter
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
39%inclusion71 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Brass Squire
37%inclusion67 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Geode Rager
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
31%inclusion56 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Iron Myr
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion54 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Humble Defector
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Nabber
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Fiendish Duo
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Life of the Party
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Taunting Kobold
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Moon
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Goldhound
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Avatar of Slaughter
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Sontaran General
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Generator Servant
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Havoc Eater
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Insufferable Balladeer
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Racketeer
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Abrade
43%inclusion79 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
41%inclusion62 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Unleash Fury
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
39%inclusion71 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Return the Favor
30%inclusion54 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion54 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Magnetic Theft
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Demand Answers
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
-12%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Siege Smash
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Raking Claws
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Ricochet
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Violent Urge
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Fling
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Reverberate
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Twinferno
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Ricochet Trap
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion75 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
31%inclusion57 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Overpowering Attack
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion48 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Besmirch
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Monastery Raid
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion77 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
38%inclusion70 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Thran Power Suit
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Goldvein Pick
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Infiltration Lens
31%inclusion57 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
31%inclusion56 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion48 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion48 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Smoke Bomb
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Chainsaw
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Zephyr Boots
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Lost Jitte
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Prying Blade
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Assault Suit
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
42%inclusion77 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Sticky Fingers
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Blood Moon
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Powerbalance
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Acquired Mutation
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Claws of Valakut
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Popular Entertainer
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Errantry
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Lightning
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Smoke
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Hot Pursuit
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Bedlam
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
0%synergy
War's Toll
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Day of the Moon
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Tavern Brawler
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Destructive Urge
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Maximum Carnage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Madcap Skills
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion114 decks182 decks
39%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion77 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Homeward Path
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion160 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion121 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion84 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion180 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion57 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-6%synergy