Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Lavaleaper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mask of Memory
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
76%synergy
The Sound of Drums
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Agitator Ant
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Curse of Opulence
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Shiny Impetus
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Brass Squire
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Infiltration Lens
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Death Kiss
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Brash Taunter
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Iron Myr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Geode Rager
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Generator Servant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Goldhound
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fiendish Duo
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Boltbender
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Taunting Kobold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Detective's Phoenix
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Life of the Party
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Skirk Prospector
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Kratos, God of War
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
J. Jonah Jameson
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Terrapact Intimidator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Abrade
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Magnetic Theft
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Demand Answers
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Unleash Fury
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Bulk Up
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Mages' Contest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Vitality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Raking Claws
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Price of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Lithobraking
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Opera Love Song
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Chain Reaction
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Light Up the Stage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood's End
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Request
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fury of the Horde
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Goldvein Pick
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Chainsaw
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Lost Jitte
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Smoke Bomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hours
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Armory of Iroas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Pinions
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sticky Fingers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Errantry
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Pain for All
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Popular Entertainer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Smoke
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Claws of Valakut
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mantle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Destructive Urge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Court of Embereth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Count on Luck
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Tavern Brawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Day of the Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blood Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stranglehold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
War's Toll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Exploration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Repercussion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Triple Triad
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
50%synergy
War Room
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Homeward Path
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Command Beacon
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Forgotten Cave
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Maze of Ith
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Throne of the High City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rumble Arena
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy