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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
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Shiny Impetus
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Assault Suit
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Martial Impetus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Psychic Impetus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sly Instigator
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Whirlwind of Thought
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
The Sound of Drums
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
New Way Forward
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Vow of Flight
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Soltari Visionary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
The Second Doctor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Agitator Ant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Racketeer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Council of Four
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Armory Paladin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Vandal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Squire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Geode Rager
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Renegade Silent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Desolation Giant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jeering Homunculus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Auramancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crossbow Infantry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-35%synergy
Deflecting Palm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Take the Bait
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Reins of Power
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Fumble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Comeuppance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Magnetic Theft
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Immortal Obligation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Master Warcraft
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Counterflux
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Of One Mind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Citywide Bust
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Swallow Whole
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Exorcise
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Goldvein Pick
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Prying Blade
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
The Key to the Vault
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Infiltration Lens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Pariah's Shield
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Grappling Hook
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Boots of Speed
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dead-Iron Sledge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Wargear
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Captain's Hook
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Gorgon's Head
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Eater of Virtue
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
No-Dachi
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Greatsword
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The Masamune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Vow of Lightning
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Opulence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Aqueous Form
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Vow of Duty
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Inertia
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Public Enemy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Redemption Arc
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hot Pursuit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Storm the Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bonds of Faith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fresh Start
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reprobation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Possession
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Treachery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Misleading Signpost
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy