Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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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
Eldritch Evolution
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
92%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Birthing Pod
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Helm of the Host
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Skullclamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Karmic Guide
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Birds of Paradise
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Eladamri's Call
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Deflecting Swat
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Finale of Devastation
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Delighted Halfling
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Felidar Guardian
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Sylvan Library
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
93%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Worldly Tutor
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Mana Vault
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Crop Rotation
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Grand Abolisher
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Solitude
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Manglehorn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Mystic
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Endurance
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Archon of Emeria
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Eternal Witness
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Collector Ouphe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Vitality
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Outland Liberator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Six
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Aven Interrupter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Chord of Calling
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Silence
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Get Lost
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Angel's Grace
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Chance for Glory
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Final Fortune
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Veil of Summer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Inventory Management
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Thraben Charm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Rending Volley
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Soul Partition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Vigor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Rhythm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Belt of Giant Strength
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Null Rod
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Deafening Silence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
High Noon
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rule of Law
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stony Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Root Maze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien on the Hunt
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Mana Crypt
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Grim Monolith
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Unity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
52%synergy
City of Brass
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Forest
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Taiga
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Plateau
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Starting Town
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Spire Garden
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Plains
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-42%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Brushland
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mountain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-63%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Lush Portico
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Canopy Vista
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-41%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy