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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mana Drain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
84%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
77%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Field of the Dead
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
The Scarab God
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Hellkite Courser
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dread Presence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bone Miser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Walking Atlas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Sangromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Nymris, Oona's Trickster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hostage Taker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Locust God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Darkness
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Drown in the Loch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
See Double
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Domineering Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Brainsurge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Reset
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Insight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Nexus of Fate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Turnabout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Teachings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Archmage's Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Perplexing Test
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jwari Disruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Reins of Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Cling to Dust
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wash Away
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lazotep Plating
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Firemind's Foresight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Villainous Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Crux of Fate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Commit // Memory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mass Manipulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bribery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Finale of Revelation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whispering Madness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Decree of Pain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Wit's End
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Syphon Mind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dark Deal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Heartless Conscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tormenting Voice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Snort
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Helm of Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Waste Not
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Dragon Tempest
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Bitter Reunion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Megrim
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Treachery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Caress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Dress Down
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bitterblossom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
61%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Vesuva
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-19%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-65%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Relic of Sauron
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Misleading Signpost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Undercity Sewers
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Island
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Oscorp Industries
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Canyon Slough
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Ice Tunnel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Cave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Jwari Disruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
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