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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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Field of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Godhead of Awe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Render Silent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unwanted Remake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Divergent Transformations
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Suspend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Polymorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Winds of Abandon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Transmogrify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Emeria's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reality Scramble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
85%synergy
Nettlecyst
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
The Key to the Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Godsend
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Leyline Axe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Zephyr Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cursed Totem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Proteus Staff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Winged Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Storm the Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tavern Brawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Smoke
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mutavault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Progress
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Raugrin Triome
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Prismatic Vista
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Sundown Pass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Deserted Beach
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Emeria's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Monastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy