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Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
Levi Perry
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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Shadowmage Infiltrator
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Dragon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Cephalid Scout
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Interrogator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Flametongue Kavu
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Shadow Guildmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Nekrataal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Riptide Survivor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vodalian Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Disruptive Pitmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Clone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Looter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Courage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Raul, Trouble Shooter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Corpse Augur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Ship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frankenstein's Monster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nezumi Graverobber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Avatar of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grixis Sojourners
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rootwater Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Echo Tracer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bane of Bala Ged
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fog Bank
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mindwrack Demon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scourge Devil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Looter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Apprentice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Specter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Keeper of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Information Dealer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sedraxis Alchemist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Doomsday Specter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dwarven Driller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thalakos Dreamsower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dark Banishing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Spin into Myth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Force Void
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Active Volcano
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Annihilate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fervent Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Manipulation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hindering Touch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Catalog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cling to Dust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Delirium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ixidor's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Induce Paranoia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gimli's Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bake into a Pie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Frenzy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Starstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heartless Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Undying Evil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Siphon Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cast into the Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Run Amok
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Remand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crosis's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Agony Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grixis Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Cruel Ultimatum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Suplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deep Analysis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Rain of Tears
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Crux of Fate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Agate Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Final Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Devastation Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rise from the Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Connive // Concoct
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aphetto Dredging
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unnerve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ambition's Cost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Concentrate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cannibalize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Drastic Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Strings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slave of Bolas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Legerdemain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Asphyxiate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Bogardan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bond of Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Library of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Despoil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Mana Vapors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Devastate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Hammer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reconstruction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Necromantic Selection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Structural Distortion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Implode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Purge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Extract from Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Deny Reality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Salvaging Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Voodoo Doll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wand of Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bottle of Suleiman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hair-Strung Koto
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Rack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grindclock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jester's Cap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
War Horn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Black Vise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oracle's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Splicer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mindlock Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Metrognome
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aladdin's Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glasses of Urza
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Disrupting Scepter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lantern of Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Quicksilver Dagger
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Greed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Monastery Siege
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Megrim
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Steal Artifact
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Powerbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind Control
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Energy Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Persuasion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unfulfilled Desires
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Confiscate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bestial Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lilting Refrain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Apathy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aura Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slow Motion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Takklemaggot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Chains
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elemental Augury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Funeral March
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Channeling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Power of Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Larceny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elder Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bereavement
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bad Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pendrell Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Casting of Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Precognition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Roost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Future Sight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Zur's Weirding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Shadow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tarkir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Lonely Sandbar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Gorge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Remote Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Fire Diamond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Sky Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstone Cameo
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-55%synergy
Sisay's Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Drake-Skull Cameo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-79%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Manalith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Egg
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Prism
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Honored Heirloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Blue Mana Battery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Pillar of Origins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Star Compass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Firemind Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Peak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urborg Volcano
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Salt Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
Sulfur Vent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Bad River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Unknown Shores
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Rupture Spire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-31%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
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