Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant (Commander) - Upgraded 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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ninja Pizza
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
3.8%inclusion5 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.6%inclusion4 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Pizza Face, Gastromancer
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Ice Cream Kitty
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peregrin Took
95%inclusion414 decks437 decks
82%synergy
The Gaffer
87%inclusion379 decks437 decks
74%synergy
Samwise Gamgee
86%inclusion377 decks437 decks
74%synergy
Farmer Cotton
83%inclusion364 decks437 decks
72%synergy
Gilded Goose
84%inclusion365 decks437 decks
72%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
88%inclusion386 decks437 decks
70%synergy
Pippin, Warden of Isengard
78%inclusion342 decks437 decks
69%synergy
The Shire
80%inclusion349 decks437 decks
69%synergy
Rapacious Guest
78%inclusion339 decks437 decks
68%synergy
Academy Manufactor
76%inclusion334 decks437 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion399 decks437 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
83%inclusion361 decks437 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
79%inclusion347 decks437 decks
46%synergy
Treebeard, Gracious Host
79%inclusion346 decks437 decks
65%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
78%inclusion340 decks437 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion337 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
73%inclusion317 decks437 decks
59%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
73%inclusion317 decks437 decks
61%synergy
Merry, Warden of Isengard
72%inclusion316 decks437 decks
64%synergy
Sanguine Bond
72%inclusion315 decks437 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
45%inclusion196 decks437 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion77 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion74 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion59 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion37 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion35 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Meriadoc Brandybuck
66%inclusion289 decks437 decks
59%synergy
Prize Pig
65%inclusion283 decks437 decks
56%synergy
Banquet Guests
64%inclusion279 decks437 decks
55%synergy
Feasting Hobbit
62%inclusion271 decks437 decks
54%synergy
Savvy Hunter
59%inclusion257 decks437 decks
50%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
58%inclusion252 decks437 decks
50%synergy
Elanor Gardner
55%inclusion241 decks437 decks
49%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
55%inclusion239 decks437 decks
45%synergy
Delighted Halfling
55%inclusion239 decks437 decks
40%synergy
Essence Warden
45%inclusion198 decks437 decks
33%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
45%inclusion196 decks437 decks
37%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
42%inclusion183 decks437 decks
33%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
41%inclusion178 decks437 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
37%inclusion162 decks437 decks
27%synergy
Motivated Pony
36%inclusion159 decks437 decks
31%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
35%inclusion152 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Experimental Confectioner
34%inclusion149 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
32%inclusion141 decks437 decks
27%synergy
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
32%inclusion140 decks437 decks
27%synergy
Sméagol, Helpful Guide
32%inclusion140 decks437 decks
28%synergy
Frodo, Sauron's Bane
31%inclusion136 decks437 decks
27%synergy
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
30%inclusion133 decks437 decks
26%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
28%inclusion123 decks437 decks
21%synergy
Gyome, Master Chef
27%inclusion120 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
27%inclusion120 decks437 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
26%inclusion113 decks437 decks
22%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
25%inclusion83 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
24%inclusion105 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
23%inclusion99 decks437 decks
16%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
22%inclusion95 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion93 decks437 decks
18%synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
21%inclusion91 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion86 decks437 decks
16%synergy
Astrid Peth
19%inclusion83 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Ocelot Pride
19%inclusion81 decks437 decks
16%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
19%inclusion58 decks313 decks
16%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
18%inclusion77 decks437 decks
15%synergy
Shire Shirriff
17%inclusion76 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Apothecary White
17%inclusion76 decks437 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Master
17%inclusion76 decks437 decks
15%synergy
Frodo Baggins
17%inclusion75 decks437 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion74 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Samwise the Stouthearted
16%inclusion72 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion69 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
14%inclusion60 decks437 decks
-2%synergy
Unlucky Cabbage Merchant
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
13%inclusion56 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Hazel's Brewmaster
13%inclusion55 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Aragorn, Company Leader
12%inclusion54 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
12%inclusion51 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion193 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
44%inclusion193 decks437 decks
31%synergy
Go for the Throat
39%inclusion172 decks437 decks
33%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29%inclusion127 decks437 decks
-3%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion108 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Crypt Incursion
24%inclusion105 decks437 decks
20%synergy
Mortality Spear
18%inclusion80 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Hobbit's Sting
15%inclusion64 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion62 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion56 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion52 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion50 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion43 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.4%inclusion41 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion39 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.7%inclusion38 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.6%inclusion33 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.3%inclusion32 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Second Harvest
7.3%inclusion32 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.1%inclusion31 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion30 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion30 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Bombadil's Song
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Pippin's Bravery
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Stew the Coneys
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
65%inclusion286 decks437 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion272 decks437 decks
40%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
55%inclusion242 decks437 decks
42%synergy
Revive the Shire
55%inclusion239 decks437 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
52%inclusion228 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Many Partings
45%inclusion196 decks437 decks
38%synergy
Night's Whisper
39%inclusion169 decks437 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Mighty
37%inclusion163 decks437 decks
27%synergy
Fumigate
27%inclusion116 decks437 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion96 decks437 decks
-8%synergy
The Ring Goes South
18%inclusion80 decks437 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
18%inclusion77 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion56 decks437 decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion54 decks437 decks
-14%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
8.9%inclusion39 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.6%inclusion33 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.3%inclusion32 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Claim the Precious
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Damn
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion23 decks437 decks
-17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
49%inclusion216 decks437 decks
44%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
36%inclusion156 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
34%inclusion147 decks437 decks
26%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
29%inclusion126 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
26%inclusion113 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion87 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion61 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion58 decks437 decks
-3%synergy
Trading Post
12%inclusion53 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion49 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Heaped Harvest
10%inclusion42 decks436 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion42 decks437 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.4%inclusion34 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Lembas
9.2%inclusion40 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Oven
8.7%inclusion38 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.8%inclusion34 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.6%inclusion33 decks437 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Call of the Ring
66%inclusion288 decks437 decks
58%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
49%inclusion215 decks437 decks
41%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
43%inclusion186 decks437 decks
37%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
33%inclusion146 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
24%inclusion104 decks437 decks
19%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
21%inclusion92 decks437 decks
18%synergy
Parallel Lives
19%inclusion85 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion84 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Dawn of Hope
15%inclusion67 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
15%inclusion65 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion57 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Snack
13%inclusion55 decks434 decks
11%synergy
Call for Unity
12%inclusion51 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion49 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion48 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion46 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.4%inclusion41 decks437 decks
-6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.6%inclusion33 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Campsite Cuisine
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
7.1%inclusion31 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion30 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Griffin Aerie
6.2%inclusion27 decks437 decks
5%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
6.2%inclusion27 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
6.0%inclusion26 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion227 decks437 decks
36%synergy
Access Tunnel
39%inclusion172 decks437 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion138 decks437 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
29%inclusion127 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Minas Tirith
28%inclusion122 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion98 decks437 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion65 decks437 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Cottage
15%inclusion64 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion63 decks437 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion47 decks437 decks
-7%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
8.9%inclusion39 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.7%inclusion38 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion400 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion351 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion126 decks437 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion68 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
12%inclusion52 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Inherited Envelope
11%inclusion48 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion432 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion431 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion431 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion428 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
83%inclusion363 decks437 decks
41%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
81%inclusion356 decks437 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion353 decks437 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion341 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Brushland
75%inclusion326 decks437 decks
47%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
70%inclusion304 decks437 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion298 decks437 decks
41%synergy
Canopy Vista
66%inclusion287 decks437 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Village
53%inclusion231 decks437 decks
29%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
52%inclusion226 decks437 decks
35%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion224 decks437 decks
35%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
50%inclusion219 decks437 decks
31%synergy
Scattered Groves
46%inclusion199 decks437 decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion190 decks437 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion187 decks437 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion182 decks437 decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion160 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
36%inclusion158 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
35%inclusion154 decks437 decks
28%synergy
Indatha Triome
34%inclusion147 decks437 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion142 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion132 decks437 decks
-6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30%inclusion129 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
29%inclusion125 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion124 decks437 decks
-6%synergy
Shire Terrace
28%inclusion122 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion122 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion120 decks437 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion116 decks437 decks
-3%synergy
Horizon Canopy
24%inclusion105 decks437 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion86 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
19%inclusion82 decks437 decks
-5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion66 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion60 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
14%inclusion59 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion51 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion49 decks437 decks
-8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion48 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
10%inclusion44 decks437 decks
-14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion43 decks437 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion42 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion42 decks437 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.0%inclusion39 decks433 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion39 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
8.7%inclusion38 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.7%inclusion38 decks437 decks
0%synergy