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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Combustion Man
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Beamtown Beatstick
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Shiny Impetus
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
59%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Silent Arbiter
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Goldvein Pick
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
48%synergy
The Sound of Drums
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Brass Squire
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Abrade
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Iron Myr
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Death Kiss
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Agitator Ant
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Moon
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Fiendish Duo
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Goldhound
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Generator Servant
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Skirk Prospector
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Humble Defector
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Soulless Jailer
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Welder
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Temur Battle Rage
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Unleash Fury
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Magnetic Theft
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Raking Claws
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Siege Smash
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Reverberate
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Violent Urge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Raze the Effigy
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Ricochet Trap
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Chef's Kiss
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Dead // Gone
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Fling
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Uncaged Fury
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Burnout
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Pyrokinesis
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Shunt
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Overpowering Attack
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Waltz of Rage
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Change
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Infiltration Lens
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Lost Jitte
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Thran Power Suit
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Zephyr Boots
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Prying Blade
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Smoke Bomb
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Armory of Iroas
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hours
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Chainsaw
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Barrow-Blade
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Blood Moon
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Sticky Fingers
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Destructive Urge
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Errantry
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Powerbalance
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Smoke
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Claws of Valakut
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tavern Brawler
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Lightning
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Popular Entertainer
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Madcap Skills
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
War's Toll
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Repercussion
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
36%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Arena of Glory
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Homeward Path
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Vein
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Crater
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy