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Roman Milan
Oct 21, 2025
Roman Milan
How To Be New and Cannibalize a Deck for the First Time
If you're playing Commander, you'll eventually need to pillage cards from one deck to make another - Roman Milan walks us through the whole ordeal.
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7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Robots
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
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Field of Ruin
85%inclusion142 decks167 decks
83%synergy
Timestream Navigator
83%inclusion138 decks167 decks
81%synergy
Tomb Trawler
66%inclusion111 decks167 decks
66%synergy
Ghost Quarter
66%inclusion110 decks167 decks
64%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
65%inclusion108 decks167 decks
63%synergy
From the Ashes
60%inclusion101 decks167 decks
60%synergy
Krenko's Buzzcrusher
59%inclusion98 decks167 decks
58%synergy
Geomancer's Gambit
57%inclusion96 decks167 decks
57%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
56%inclusion93 decks167 decks
54%synergy
Volatile Fault
54%inclusion90 decks167 decks
53%synergy
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Preordain
60%inclusion101 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Curiosity
57%inclusion95 decks167 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion87 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
52%inclusion87 decks167 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion87 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
52%inclusion78 decks150 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion84 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion83 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Transplant Theorist
50%inclusion83 decks167 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion81 decks167 decks
7%synergy
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Rhystic Study
43%inclusion72 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion72 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion70 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion70 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion53 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
6%synergy
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Barkform Harvester
47%inclusion78 decks167 decks
46%synergy
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion78 decks167 decks
42%synergy
Junktroller
46%inclusion77 decks167 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
44%inclusion74 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Noble Benefactor
41%inclusion68 decks167 decks
40%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
33%inclusion55 decks167 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion53 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Companion
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Hired Giant
28%inclusion47 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion42 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Eager Construct
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Myr Custodian
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
-18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Sandworm
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Reito Sentinel
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Flux Channeler
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Boldwyr Heavyweights
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Performer
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Epitaph Golem
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Canal Dredger
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
-8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
-9%synergy
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Spell Crumple
47%inclusion78 decks167 decks
46%synergy
Impulse
43%inclusion72 decks167 decks
38%synergy
Experimental Augury
43%inclusion71 decks167 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion58 decks167 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Anticipate
31%inclusion51 decks167 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion50 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
29%inclusion49 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion47 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion42 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Moment of Truth
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Telling Time
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Deliberate
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Brainsurge
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Consider
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
-14%synergy
Unleash Fury
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Snap
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
-15%synergy
Thieves' Fortune
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Peer Through Depths
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
51%inclusion86 decks167 decks
46%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
49%inclusion81 decks167 decks
47%synergy
Price of Freedom
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion67 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion53 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visions
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
-21%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Dream Cache
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
-20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
-10%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
-12%synergy
Twinflame
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Memories Returning
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Notorious Throng
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Speculation
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Walk the Aeons
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion63 decks167 decks
9%synergy
River Song's Diary
36%inclusion60 decks167 decks
35%synergy
Reito Lantern
29%inclusion49 decks167 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
8%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
2%synergy
TARDIS
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Soldevi Digger
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Hithlain Rope
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
1%synergy
The Ozolith
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Howling Mine
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Proteus Staff
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Lantern of Insight
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Powerbalance
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Future Sight
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Hive Mind
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
9%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Surgery
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion69 decks167 decks
-8%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
32%inclusion54 decks167 decks
32%synergy
Rivendell
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Vantress
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion150 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion141 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion105 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion88 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion56 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion49 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
25%inclusion42 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion165 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion165 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion143 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
65%inclusion108 decks167 decks
62%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion93 decks167 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion89 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion87 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
51%inclusion86 decks167 decks
46%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion78 decks167 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion72 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion70 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion66 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion64 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
35%inclusion59 decks167 decks
-9%synergy
Fiery Islet
32%inclusion53 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
-14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
-10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
3%synergy
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