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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
Chrome Dome
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Robots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
65%synergy
All That Glitters
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Thran Power Suit
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Fireshrieker
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Hero's Blade
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Champion of the Flame
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Kor Blademaster
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Relic Seeker
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Rabbit Battery
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Starnheim Courser
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Samurai
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Iron Myr
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Trusty Packbeast
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Oliphaunt
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Resolute Strike
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Expedite
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Rebel Salvo
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Adamant Will
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Fire
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Shelter
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Blast
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Impulse
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Reconstruct History
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Renegade Tactics
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
United Battlefront
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ritual of Restoration
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rogue's Gloves
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Greataxe
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Explorer's Scope
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Plate Armor
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Batterbone
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Prowler's Helm
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Boots of Speed
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Prying Blade
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Bearded Axe
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Short Bow
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Accorder's Shield
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Infiltration Lens
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
Spider-Suit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
On Serra's Wings
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Timely Ward
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Idolized
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Flaming Fist
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Gift
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sticky Fingers
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Fighter Class
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Dragon Mantle
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Granite Grip
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pacifism
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Arrest
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Eland Umbra
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Axgard Armory
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Forgotten Cave
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Junktown
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
The Irencrag
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Locket
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Boros Guildgate
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-21%synergy