Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos (Commander) - Expensive Forced Combat

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Commander's Plate
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
The Sound of Drums
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Silent Arbiter
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Mithril Coat
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Command Beacon
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Vandalblast
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Pyroblast
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Blood Moon
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Brass Squire
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Foundry Inspector
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Agitator Ant
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Moon
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Iron Myr
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Death Kiss
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Nabber
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Geode Rager
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Goldhound
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Lavaleaper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Taunting Kobold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Havoc Eater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Soulless Jailer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rug of Smothering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Anger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Return the Favor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Desperate Ritual
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Magnetic Theft
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Unleash Fury
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bulk Up
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Dead // Gone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Pyrokinesis
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Raking Claws
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mogg Salvage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Burnout
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Price of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Haste Magic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood's End
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Irencrag Feat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Ruination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Geosurge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroclasm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Infiltration Lens
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Plate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Goldvein Pick
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Smoke Bomb
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Chainsaw
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Winter Moon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Lost Jitte
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Prying Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Shiny Impetus
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Smoke
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Opulence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sticky Fingers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Bedlam
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Errantry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Pain for All
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Popular Entertainer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Claws of Valakut
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stranglehold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hot Pursuit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Price of Glory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Destructive Urge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mana Flare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
War's Toll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Exploration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Etali's Favor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Maximum Carnage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Count on Luck
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
41%synergy
War Room
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Homeward Path
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Vein
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sandstone Needle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blast Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy