Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos (Commander) - Optimized 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
Special Move
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fast Forward
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Shellshock
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blood Moon
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Silent Arbiter
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Shiny Impetus
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
The Sound of Drums
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Seething Song
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Agitator Ant
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Brash Taunter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Death Kiss
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Brass Squire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Magus of the Moon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Nabber
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Iron Myr
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Goldhound
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Geode Rager
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Humble Defector
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Generator Servant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Soulless Jailer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Enduring Courage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Combustion Man
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Abrade
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Unleash Fury
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Return the Favor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Magnetic Theft
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Siege Smash
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Bulk Up
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ricochet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Pyrokinesis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Dead // Gone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Skullcrack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Raking Claws
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ruination
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood's End
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Irencrag Feat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Geosurge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mob Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Reckless Blaze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Goldvein Pick
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Thran Power Suit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Winter Moon
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Infiltration Lens
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Torpor Orb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Lost Jitte
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Zephyr Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Prying Blade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Chainsaw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Smoke Bomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Storage Matrix
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Smoke
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Curse of Opulence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sticky Fingers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Powerbalance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Pain for All
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
War's Toll
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bedlam
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Claws of Valakut
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stranglehold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Errantry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Price of Glory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Furious Rise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Destructive Urge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Furnace of Rath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Count on Luck
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Braid of Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Command Beacon
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Crystal Vein
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sandstone Needle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Volcano
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Fire Diamond
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Blitzball
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy