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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
Avatar's Wrath
4.2%inclusion3 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
4.0%inclusion7 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Twin Blades
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion494 decks532 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion454 decks532 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion451 decks532 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion365 decks532 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion393 decks532 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion367 decks532 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion369 decks532 decks
56%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion323 decks532 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
66%inclusion350 decks532 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion345 decks532 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion425 decks532 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion394 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion336 decks532 decks
47%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion331 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion319 decks532 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion309 decks532 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion307 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion305 decks532 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
56%inclusion299 decks532 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion295 decks532 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion214 decks532 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion144 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion132 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion87 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion85 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion80 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion41 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.6%inclusion35 decks532 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion294 decks532 decks
48%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
51%inclusion272 decks532 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion243 decks532 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion238 decks532 decks
37%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
40%inclusion211 decks532 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion208 decks532 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion178 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion174 decks532 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion85 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion152 decks532 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion143 decks532 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion131 decks505 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion132 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion130 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion121 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion116 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion115 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
21%inclusion113 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
18%inclusion96 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion82 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion93 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion92 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion91 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion90 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion90 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion71 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion70 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion64 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion60 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion54 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.0%inclusion25 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.0%inclusion48 decks532 decks
-5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
-5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.3%inclusion42 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.9%inclusion22 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.3%inclusion39 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.3%inclusion39 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.3%inclusion39 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion33 decks467 decks
-5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.6%inclusion35 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.6%inclusion35 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion220 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion218 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion177 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion168 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion152 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion121 decks467 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion110 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion91 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion82 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion78 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion64 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion63 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion61 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion60 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion59 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion58 decks532 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion45 decks422 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion41 decks446 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
9.0%inclusion48 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion38 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.4%inclusion30 decks467 decks
0%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.3%inclusion28 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion27 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion155 decks532 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion147 decks532 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion111 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion101 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion79 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion67 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion58 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
9.0%inclusion48 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion46 decks532 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.9%inclusion37 decks467 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.5%inclusion40 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion38 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion30 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Rip Apart
5.6%inclusion30 decks532 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion284 decks532 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
49%inclusion260 decks532 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion256 decks532 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion247 decks532 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion235 decks532 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion226 decks532 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
42%inclusion225 decks532 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion206 decks532 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion189 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
36%inclusion189 decks532 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion182 decks532 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion176 decks532 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion88 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion145 decks459 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion162 decks532 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion161 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion158 decks532 decks
27%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion155 decks532 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion155 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion80 decks277 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion67 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion135 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion126 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion123 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion119 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion89 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion118 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion117 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion78 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion108 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion93 decks459 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion104 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion102 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion101 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion100 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion99 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion98 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion97 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion91 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion91 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
16%inclusion86 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion74 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion41 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion78 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion70 decks503 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion74 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion71 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion53 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion70 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
53%inclusion280 decks532 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion217 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion166 decks532 decks
26%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion103 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion80 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion67 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion66 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion62 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.0%inclusion38 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion41 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.3%inclusion39 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion28 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.3%inclusion28 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Super State
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
18%inclusion95 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion76 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion340 decks532 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion277 decks532 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion243 decks532 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion234 decks532 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion193 decks532 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion147 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion132 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion127 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion119 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion82 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion60 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion56 decks532 decks
-9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion53 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion45 decks463 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.6%inclusion46 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
5.8%inclusion31 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion30 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion497 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion400 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion243 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion238 decks532 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion134 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion100 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion85 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion75 decks532 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion56 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion48 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.6%inclusion46 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.1%inclusion38 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion515 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion512 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion487 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion357 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion329 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion280 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion257 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
43%inclusion229 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion196 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion188 decks532 decks
-8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion183 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion176 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion175 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion159 decks532 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion121 decks467 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion124 decks532 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion120 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion76 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion100 decks532 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion88 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion87 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion86 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion84 decks532 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion82 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion79 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion69 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion68 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion64 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion58 decks521 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion58 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion57 decks532 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion53 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion51 decks532 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion48 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.9%inclusion37 decks467 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion41 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion39 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion33 decks467 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.2%inclusion33 decks532 decks
-6%synergy