Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant (Commander) - Lifegain

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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.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Unlucky Cabbage Merchant
12%inclusion31 decks269 decks
10%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
10%inclusion58 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Bosco, Just a Bear
2.1%inclusion5 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
1.4%inclusion5 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
1.3%inclusion3 decks229 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Farmer Cotton
88%inclusion6.46K decks7.35K decks
76%synergy
Peregrin Took
89%inclusion6.54K decks7.35K decks
76%synergy
The Gaffer
88%inclusion6.49K decks7.35K decks
75%synergy
Gilded Goose
87%inclusion6.42K decks7.35K decks
75%synergy
Rapacious Guest
84%inclusion6.16K decks7.35K decks
73%synergy
Pippin, Warden of Isengard
82%inclusion6.06K decks7.35K decks
73%synergy
Treebeard, Gracious Host
84%inclusion6.19K decks7.35K decks
70%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
89%inclusion6.57K decks7.35K decks
70%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
83%inclusion6.13K decks7.35K decks
69%synergy
Merry, Warden of Isengard
78%inclusion5.71K decks7.35K decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion6.59K decks7.35K decks
27%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
84%inclusion6.15K decks7.35K decks
62%synergy
Samwise Gamgee
82%inclusion6.01K decks7.35K decks
68%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
80%inclusion5.89K decks7.35K decks
45%synergy
Sanguine Bond
79%inclusion5.79K decks7.35K decks
65%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion5.75K decks7.35K decks
31%synergy
Banquet Guests
75%inclusion5.53K decks7.35K decks
66%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion5.51K decks7.35K decks
41%synergy
Farseek
73%inclusion5.35K decks7.35K decks
29%synergy
Savvy Hunter
71%inclusion5.22K decks7.35K decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
38%inclusion2.76K decks7.35K decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion1.47K decks7.35K decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion1.32K decks7.35K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion1.09K decks7.35K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion778 decks7.35K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.9%inclusion583 decks7.35K decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.8%inclusion577 decks7.35K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.5%inclusion548 decks7.35K decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion473 decks7.35K decks
-1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.7%inclusion416 decks7.35K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Academy Manufactor
71%inclusion5.19K decks7.35K decks
60%synergy
Prize Pig
69%inclusion5.10K decks7.35K decks
60%synergy
Feasting Hobbit
69%inclusion5.09K decks7.35K decks
60%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
69%inclusion5.06K decks7.35K decks
60%synergy
Meriadoc Brandybuck
64%inclusion4.68K decks7.35K decks
56%synergy
Elanor Gardner
54%inclusion4K decks7.35K decks
47%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
54%inclusion4K decks7.35K decks
44%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
52%inclusion3.82K decks7.35K decks
46%synergy
Essence Warden
52%inclusion3.80K decks7.35K decks
39%synergy
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
49%inclusion3.60K decks7.35K decks
43%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion3.50K decks7.35K decks
38%synergy
Motivated Pony
45%inclusion3.33K decks7.35K decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
45%inclusion3.30K decks7.35K decks
29%synergy
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
42%inclusion3.10K decks7.35K decks
37%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
41%inclusion3K decks7.35K decks
32%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
35%inclusion2.58K decks7.35K decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion2.56K decks7.35K decks
25%synergy
Frodo, Sauron's Bane
35%inclusion2.55K decks7.35K decks
31%synergy
Sméagol, Helpful Guide
31%inclusion2.27K decks7.35K decks
27%synergy
Gyome, Master Chef
30%inclusion2.18K decks7.35K decks
26%synergy
Experimental Confectioner
29%inclusion2.13K decks7.35K decks
25%synergy
Shire Shirriff
28%inclusion2.03K decks7.35K decks
24%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
27%inclusion1.98K decks7.35K decks
22%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
24%inclusion1.79K decks7.35K decks
17%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
23%inclusion1.17K decks5.14K decks
19%synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
23%inclusion999 decks4.40K decks
19%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.35K decks
18%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
22%inclusion1.65K decks7.35K decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
22%inclusion1.29K decks5.82K decks
15%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
22%inclusion144 decks667 decks
17%synergy
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
21%inclusion1.51K decks7.35K decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion901 decks5.13K decks
14%synergy
Marionette Master
17%inclusion1.29K decks7.35K decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion1.29K decks7.35K decks
9%synergy
Astrid Peth
17%inclusion1.26K decks7.35K decks
15%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
17%inclusion1.23K decks7.35K decks
14%synergy
Samwise the Stouthearted
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.35K decks
14%synergy
Frodo Baggins
16%inclusion1.20K decks7.35K decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion1.11K decks6.82K decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion676 decks4.63K decks
7%synergy
Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.35K decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.35K decks
2%synergy
Ocelot Pride
14%inclusion717 decks5.04K decks
11%synergy
Apothecary White
14%inclusion940 decks6.72K decks
12%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
14%inclusion999 decks7.35K decks
8%synergy
Bill the Pony
13%inclusion980 decks7.35K decks
12%synergy
Hazel's Brewmaster
13%inclusion542 decks4.26K decks
11%synergy
Generous Ent
12%inclusion901 decks7.35K decks
9%synergy
Aragorn, Company Leader
12%inclusion874 decks7.35K decks
10%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
12%inclusion863 decks7.35K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mortify
53%inclusion3.87K decks7.35K decks
39%synergy
Go for the Throat
47%inclusion3.45K decks7.35K decks
40%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion2.40K decks7.35K decks
6%synergy
Crypt Incursion
32%inclusion2.39K decks7.35K decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
23%inclusion1.72K decks7.35K decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion1.64K decks7.35K decks
-1%synergy
Mortality Spear
19%inclusion1.41K decks7.35K decks
14%synergy
Hobbit's Sting
18%inclusion1.32K decks7.35K decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.35K decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion870 decks7.35K decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion683 decks7.35K decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.1%inclusion669 decks7.35K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion608 decks7.35K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion317 decks4.35K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.3%inclusion536 decks7.35K decks
1%synergy
Stew the Coneys
6.8%inclusion500 decks7.35K decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.9%inclusion437 decks7.35K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion391 decks7.35K decks
0%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.3%inclusion389 decks7.35K decks
4%synergy
Second Harvest
5.2%inclusion379 decks7.35K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
67%inclusion4.90K decks7.35K decks
26%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
67%inclusion4.90K decks7.35K decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion4.85K decks7.35K decks
43%synergy
Revive the Shire
60%inclusion4.44K decks7.35K decks
52%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
58%inclusion4.25K decks7.35K decks
45%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion3.43K decks7.35K decks
34%synergy
Many Partings
45%inclusion3.32K decks7.35K decks
38%synergy
Fell the Mighty
43%inclusion3.19K decks7.35K decks
33%synergy
Fumigate
35%inclusion2.61K decks7.35K decks
27%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion2K decks7.35K decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion1.55K decks7.35K decks
-9%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion1.24K decks7.35K decks
-10%synergy
The Ring Goes South
16%inclusion1.17K decks7.35K decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.35K decks
-8%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
7.9%inclusion580 decks7.35K decks
7%synergy
Claim the Precious
7.7%inclusion566 decks7.35K decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.3%inclusion537 decks7.35K decks
-16%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion479 decks7.35K decks
-1%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.3%inclusion460 decks7.35K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Field-Tested Frying Pan
49%inclusion3.62K decks7.35K decks
43%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
48%inclusion3.50K decks7.35K decks
39%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
35%inclusion2.61K decks7.35K decks
30%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
26%inclusion1.94K decks7.35K decks
20%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
24%inclusion1.73K decks7.35K decks
21%synergy
Trading Post
22%inclusion1.65K decks7.35K decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1.25K decks7.35K decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion994 decks7.35K decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion957 decks7.35K decks
8%synergy
Heaped Harvest
12%inclusion520 decks4.26K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion890 decks7.35K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion794 decks7.35K decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Oven
9.5%inclusion696 decks7.35K decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.0%inclusion71 decks785 decks
5%synergy
Lembas
8.4%inclusion621 decks7.35K decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
8.3%inclusion613 decks7.35K decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion543 decks7.35K decks
-11%synergy
Hithlain Rope
5.8%inclusion429 decks7.35K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
62%inclusion4.58K decks7.35K decks
54%synergy
Call of the Ring
56%inclusion4.11K decks7.35K decks
48%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
43%inclusion3.15K decks7.35K decks
37%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
35%inclusion2.56K decks7.35K decks
30%synergy
Dawn of Hope
28%inclusion2.05K decks7.35K decks
23%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
26%inclusion1.88K decks7.35K decks
21%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
23%inclusion1.71K decks7.35K decks
20%synergy
Call for Unity
20%inclusion1.49K decks7.35K decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion1.45K decks7.35K decks
14%synergy
Parallel Lives
19%inclusion1.38K decks7.35K decks
8%synergy
Midnight Snack
17%inclusion429 decks2.58K decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.35K decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.35K decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion838 decks7.35K decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.5%inclusion698 decks7.35K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.4%inclusion619 decks7.35K decks
-7%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
8.0%inclusion587 decks7.35K decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.6%inclusion283 decks4.28K decks
2%synergy
Shortcut to Mushrooms
6.0%inclusion441 decks7.35K decks
5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.0%inclusion348 decks5.82K decks
3%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.9%inclusion435 decks7.35K decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.8%inclusion423 decks7.35K decks
3%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
5.6%inclusion238 decks4.26K decks
5%synergy
Killer Service
5.0%inclusion371 decks7.35K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.0%inclusion370 decks7.35K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.1%inclusion47 decks925 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
The Shire
72%inclusion5.26K decks7.35K decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion4.51K decks7.35K decks
45%synergy
Access Tunnel
49%inclusion3.61K decks7.35K decks
36%synergy
Ghost Quarter
37%inclusion2.69K decks7.35K decks
30%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion1.53K decks7.35K decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion1.51K decks7.35K decks
-12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion1.31K decks7.35K decks
-7%synergy
Restless Cottage
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.35K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion929 decks7.35K decks
-6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion894 decks7.35K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion849 decks7.35K decks
-5%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
11%inclusion779 decks7.35K decks
9%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.8%inclusion502 decks7.35K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion6.89K decks7.35K decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.46K decks7.35K decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
45%inclusion3.28K decks7.35K decks
33%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion2.12K decks7.35K decks
18%synergy
Pristine Talisman
21%inclusion1.54K decks7.35K decks
16%synergy
Inherited Envelope
10%inclusion734 decks7.35K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.2%inclusion382 decks7.35K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion7.22K decks7.35K decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion7.22K decks7.35K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion7.20K decks7.35K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion7.13K decks7.35K decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion5.92K decks7.35K decks
39%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
80%inclusion5.91K decks7.35K decks
37%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
80%inclusion5.85K decks7.35K decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion5.81K decks7.35K decks
24%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
74%inclusion5.43K decks7.35K decks
21%synergy
Brushland
72%inclusion5.28K decks7.35K decks
44%synergy
Path of Ancestry
72%inclusion5.26K decks7.35K decks
45%synergy
Canopy Vista
70%inclusion5.15K decks7.35K decks
25%synergy
Fortified Village
60%inclusion4.41K decks7.35K decks
36%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
59%inclusion4.33K decks7.35K decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
59%inclusion4.31K decks7.35K decks
41%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
54%inclusion3.95K decks7.35K decks
35%synergy
Scattered Groves
51%inclusion3.73K decks7.35K decks
38%synergy
Scoured Barrens
44%inclusion3.22K decks7.35K decks
31%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
43%inclusion3.18K decks7.35K decks
36%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion2.92K decks7.35K decks
11%synergy
Shire Terrace
35%inclusion2.56K decks7.35K decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
33%inclusion2.41K decks7.35K decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion2.39K decks7.35K decks
-13%synergy
Temple Garden
32%inclusion2.36K decks7.35K decks
-13%synergy
Ash Barrens
31%inclusion2.24K decks7.35K decks
22%synergy
Indatha Triome
27%inclusion2K decks7.35K decks
-13%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion1.82K decks7.35K decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.35K decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.35K decks
-5%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
23%inclusion1.66K decks7.35K decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion1.62K decks7.35K decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion1.61K decks7.35K decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion1.60K decks7.35K decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion1.57K decks7.35K decks
-12%synergy
Horizon Canopy
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.35K decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion923 decks7.35K decks
-10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
10%inclusion699 decks7.35K decks
-4%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
9.5%inclusion477 decks5.04K decks
-15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
8.7%inclusion299 decks3.43K decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.6%inclusion629 decks7.35K decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
8.3%inclusion611 decks7.35K decks
-4%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
7.0%inclusion515 decks7.35K decks
1%synergy
The Grey Havens
7.0%inclusion513 decks7.35K decks
5%synergy
Savannah
6.7%inclusion490 decks7.35K decks
-5%synergy
Bayou
6.7%inclusion490 decks7.35K decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.6%inclusion488 decks7.35K decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
6.6%inclusion483 decks7.35K decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
6.4%inclusion472 decks7.35K decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
6.4%inclusion433 decks6.81K decks
-13%synergy
Wastewood Verge
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy