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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
Meteor Sword
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Master Piandao
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
81%inclusion288 decks356 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion283 decks356 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion245 decks356 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion229 decks356 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
59%inclusion210 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion210 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion191 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion229 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion185 decks356 decks
45%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion187 decks356 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion253 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion227 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
54%inclusion192 decks356 decks
43%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion184 decks356 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
51%inclusion182 decks356 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion179 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
49%inclusion176 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion171 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
46%inclusion165 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion151 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
40%inclusion143 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion113 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion105 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
28%inclusion100 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Champion of the Flame
28%inclusion100 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
26%inclusion91 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion85 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
22%inclusion79 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Kor Blademaster
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion40 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion38 decks332 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
-14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.5%inclusion25 decks332 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-17%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
38%inclusion136 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
31%inclusion110 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion93 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion87 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion79 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion58 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Master Warcraft
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Inventory Management
6.9%inclusion23 decks332 decks
1%synergy
Bulk Up
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Rebel Salvo
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion99 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22%inclusion80 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
40%inclusion142 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion140 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion140 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
39%inclusion139 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Sunforger
39%inclusion138 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion135 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Fireshrieker
38%inclusion134 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Hero's Blade
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion116 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
32%inclusion113 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
30%inclusion108 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
30%inclusion108 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion103 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion96 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion93 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Greataxe
26%inclusion91 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
25%inclusion88 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Plate Armor
23%inclusion81 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
18%inclusion65 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion52 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion41 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Pick
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion29 decks204 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Valkas
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Short Bow
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion133 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Forge Anew
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Fighter Class
18%inclusion65 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
14%synergy
On Serra's Wings
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Gift
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Sticky Fingers
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mantle
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion213 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion148 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
39%inclusion138 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion99 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
25%inclusion89 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Needle Spires
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion302 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion239 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion161 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion104 decks356 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
The Irencrag
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion354 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion346 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion294 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
47%inclusion169 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion147 decks356 decks
-22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion129 decks356 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion128 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
32%inclusion113 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion110 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion95 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion85 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
21%inclusion75 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
-20%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion58 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
19%inclusion66 decks356 decks
-26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Stone Quarry
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion45 decks332 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
-14%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion24 decks204 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
-18%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-13%synergy