The Valeyard (Commander)

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Roman Milan
Nov 18, 2025
How To Be the Bolas - A Conversation With Mike Carrozza
Mike Carrozza from Am I the Bolas joins Roman in a conversation to help guide new Commander players through making villainous choices.
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Dream Harvest
3.8%inclusion12 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
2.2%inclusion7 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
1.5%inclusion5 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.3%inclusion2 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Turtles in Time
1.1%inclusion3 decks276 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.65K decks1.69K decks
94%synergy
This Is How It Ends
96%inclusion1.63K decks1.69K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.64K decks1.69K decks
93%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.57K decks1.69K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.57K decks1.69K decks
91%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
92%inclusion1.55K decks1.69K decks
89%synergy
Plea for Power
89%inclusion1.51K decks1.69K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.51K decks1.69K decks
89%synergy
Mob Verdict
89%inclusion1.51K decks1.69K decks
89%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.50K decks1.69K decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.49K decks1.69K decks
87%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion1.48K decks1.69K decks
85%synergy
Capital Punishment
86%inclusion1.45K decks1.69K decks
85%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.42K decks1.69K decks
83%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion1.41K decks1.69K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion1.38K decks1.69K decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
82%inclusion1.38K decks1.69K decks
81%synergy
Missy
80%inclusion1.36K decks1.69K decks
78%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
78%inclusion1.32K decks1.69K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
74%inclusion1.26K decks1.69K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion423 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion295 decks1.69K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion213 decks1.69K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion193 decks1.69K decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion193 decks1.69K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion136 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.3%inclusion106 decks1.69K decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion95 decks1.69K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
72%inclusion1.22K decks1.69K decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
66%inclusion1.11K decks1.69K decks
39%synergy
Cult of Skaro
55%inclusion936 decks1.69K decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion883 decks1.69K decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion871 decks1.69K decks
43%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
50%inclusion844 decks1.69K decks
41%synergy
Messenger Jays
50%inclusion840 decks1.69K decks
49%synergy
Dalek Squadron
49%inclusion833 decks1.69K decks
47%synergy
Dalek Drone
47%inclusion803 decks1.69K decks
45%synergy
Auton Soldier
47%inclusion802 decks1.69K decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion686 decks1.69K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
34%inclusion574 decks1.69K decks
32%synergy
Dr. Eggman
30%inclusion272 decks897 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion465 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Fatespinner
29%inclusion495 decks1.69K decks
29%synergy
Weeping Angel
29%inclusion493 decks1.69K decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
29%inclusion485 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
27%inclusion462 decks1.69K decks
25%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
27%inclusion454 decks1.69K decks
24%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion404 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion336 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion333 decks1.69K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion265 decks1.39K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
16%inclusion276 decks1.69K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion246 decks1.69K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion232 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion203 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Renegade Silent
12%inclusion200 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Vashta Nerada
11%inclusion178 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion165 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion161 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
8.9%inclusion151 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.8%inclusion137 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.5%inclusion58 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
8.0%inclusion136 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.3%inclusion124 decks1.69K decks
-3%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.7%inclusion114 decks1.69K decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.5%inclusion110 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
6.5%inclusion110 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Cybermat
5.6%inclusion95 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Agitator Ant
5.4%inclusion92 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion873 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
51%inclusion826 decks1.61K decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion717 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
34%inclusion572 decks1.69K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion558 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion476 decks1.69K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion465 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion427 decks1.69K decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion423 decks1.68K decks
23%synergy
Flatline
21%inclusion360 decks1.69K decks
21%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion335 decks1.69K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion286 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion285 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion253 decks1.69K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion205 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion158 decks1.48K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion176 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion162 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.5%inclusion160 decks1.69K decks
-8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.7%inclusion148 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
8.7%inclusion147 decks1.69K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
8.1%inclusion137 decks1.69K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.7%inclusion124 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Risk Factor
6.5%inclusion110 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
67%inclusion1.13K decks1.69K decks
65%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
66%inclusion1.11K decks1.69K decks
64%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
60%inclusion1.01K decks1.69K decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion796 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
43%inclusion638 decks1.47K decks
43%synergy
Exterminate!
42%inclusion708 decks1.69K decks
40%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion600 decks1.69K decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion588 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
28%inclusion469 decks1.69K decks
26%synergy
Choice of Damnations
21%inclusion356 decks1.69K decks
21%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion348 decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
21%inclusion347 decks1.69K decks
20%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
18%inclusion313 decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion302 decks1.69K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion298 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion277 decks1.69K decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion256 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Delete
14%inclusion232 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
14%inclusion232 decks1.69K decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion204 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion191 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion164 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion162 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.3%inclusion158 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.2%inclusion156 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.0%inclusion152 decks1.69K decks
-11%synergy
Preordain
8.6%inclusion146 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.6%inclusion146 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.6%inclusion145 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.2%inclusion139 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.8%inclusion94 decks1.39K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.17K decks1.69K decks
69%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion748 decks1.69K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion432 decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
21%inclusion353 decks1.69K decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion296 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Cybership
10%inclusion170 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.9%inclusion150 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
7.8%inclusion132 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.5%inclusion127 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.4%inclusion125 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.4%inclusion109 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
60%inclusion1.01K decks1.69K decks
46%synergy
Death in Heaven
33%inclusion559 decks1.69K decks
32%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
27%inclusion456 decks1.69K decks
27%synergy
The Sound of Drums
20%inclusion336 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
18%inclusion298 decks1.69K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion262 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
15%inclusion262 decks1.69K decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion235 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion221 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Blink
10%inclusion171 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion156 decks1.69K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.1%inclusion103 decks1.69K decks
0%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.5%inclusion93 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.02K decks1.69K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
31%inclusion532 decks1.69K decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion469 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion364 decks1.69K decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion273 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion214 decks1.69K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion177 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion105 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.2%inclusion155 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.1%inclusion137 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion100 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.54K decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.51K decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
80%inclusion1.36K decks1.69K decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion926 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion881 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion808 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion739 decks1.69K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion588 decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion564 decks1.69K decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion480 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion467 decks1.69K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion437 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion394 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion296 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion273 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion250 decks1.69K decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion113 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion107 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion95 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.66K decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.65K decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.65K decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.59K decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion1.19K decks1.69K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.15K decks1.69K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion1.06K decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion1.03K decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion997 decks1.69K decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion937 decks1.69K decks
30%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion913 decks1.69K decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion891 decks1.69K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion871 decks1.69K decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion860 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion850 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion729 decks1.69K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion723 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion704 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion686 decks1.69K decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion681 decks1.69K decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion680 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion551 decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
31%inclusion531 decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion524 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion476 decks1.69K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion459 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion452 decks1.69K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion442 decks1.69K decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion405 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion372 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion367 decks1.69K decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion365 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
20%inclusion344 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion337 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion328 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion283 decks1.69K decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion270 decks1.69K decks
-13%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion255 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion243 decks1.69K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion227 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion217 decks1.69K decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion216 decks1.69K decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion209 decks1.69K decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion208 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion208 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion208 decks1.69K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion207 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion76 decks683 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion185 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion165 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy