Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Beamtown Beatstick
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Shiny Impetus
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
59%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Mask of Memory
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Silent Arbiter
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Lizard Blades
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
50%synergy
The Sound of Drums
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Goldvein Pick
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Ruby Medallion
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Brass Squire
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Vandalblast
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Iron Myr
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Agitator Ant
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Death Kiss
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Brash Taunter
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Moon
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Nabber
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Generator Servant
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Fiendish Duo
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Goldhound
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Skirk Prospector
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Combustion Man
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Humble Defector
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Soulless Jailer
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Abrade
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Unleash Fury
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Magnetic Theft
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Ritual
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Siege Smash
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Raking Claws
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Reverberate
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Violent Urge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Raze the Effigy
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Ricochet Trap
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Dead // Gone
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Uncaged Fury
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Pyrokinesis
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Overpowering Attack
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Waltz of Rage
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Anger of the Gods
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Change
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rogue's Gloves
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Lost Jitte
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Infiltration Lens
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Zephyr Boots
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Plate
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Thran Power Suit
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Prying Blade
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Fireshrieker
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Armory of Iroas
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Smoke Bomb
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Chainsaw
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hours
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Barrow-Blade
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Sticky Fingers
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Powerbalance
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Destructive Urge
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Errantry
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Claws of Valakut
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Pain for All
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Smoke
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Tavern Brawler
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Popular Entertainer
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Lightning
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Madcap Skills
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Bedlam
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
War's Toll
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Maximum Carnage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
37%synergy
War Room
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Arena of Glory
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Homeward Path
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sandstone Needle
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Volcano
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
The Irencrag
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy