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
3.9%inclusion10 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
2.3%inclusion6 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
1.5%inclusion4 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Weather Maker
1.4%inclusion3 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Turtles in Time
0.9%inclusion2 decks213 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.63K decks1.67K decks
94%synergy
This Is How It Ends
97%inclusion1.61K decks1.67K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.62K decks1.67K decks
93%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.55K decks1.67K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.55K decks1.67K decks
91%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
92%inclusion1.53K decks1.67K decks
89%synergy
Plea for Power
90%inclusion1.50K decks1.67K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.49K decks1.67K decks
89%synergy
Mob Verdict
89%inclusion1.49K decks1.67K decks
88%synergy
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.47K decks1.67K decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.48K decks1.67K decks
88%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion1.47K decks1.67K decks
85%synergy
Capital Punishment
86%inclusion1.43K decks1.67K decks
85%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.41K decks1.67K decks
84%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion1.39K decks1.67K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion1.37K decks1.67K decks
82%synergy
Grudge Keeper
82%inclusion1.36K decks1.67K decks
81%synergy
Missy
80%inclusion1.34K decks1.67K decks
78%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
78%inclusion1.30K decks1.67K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
75%inclusion1.25K decks1.67K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion418 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion294 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion213 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion192 decks1.67K decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion189 decks1.67K decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.1%inclusion136 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.67K decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion96 decks1.67K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
72%inclusion1.21K decks1.67K decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
66%inclusion1.10K decks1.67K decks
39%synergy
Cult of Skaro
55%inclusion919 decks1.67K decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion884 decks1.67K decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion859 decks1.67K decks
43%synergy
Messenger Jays
50%inclusion834 decks1.67K decks
50%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
50%inclusion832 decks1.67K decks
41%synergy
Dalek Squadron
49%inclusion816 decks1.67K decks
47%synergy
Dalek Drone
48%inclusion793 decks1.67K decks
45%synergy
Auton Soldier
47%inclusion782 decks1.67K decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion676 decks1.67K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
34%inclusion562 decks1.67K decks
31%synergy
Dr. Eggman
30%inclusion255 decks841 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion448 decks1.51K decks
26%synergy
Fatespinner
29%inclusion486 decks1.67K decks
29%synergy
Weeping Angel
29%inclusion482 decks1.67K decks
27%synergy
Baleful Strix
29%inclusion476 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
27%inclusion455 decks1.67K decks
25%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
27%inclusion447 decks1.67K decks
24%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion393 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion324 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion329 decks1.67K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion250 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
17%inclusion277 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion245 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion233 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion207 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Renegade Silent
12%inclusion199 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Vashta Nerada
11%inclusion176 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion166 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion161 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
9.3%inclusion155 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.8%inclusion133 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.3%inclusion52 decks627 decks
2%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
8.3%inclusion138 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.7%inclusion128 decks1.67K decks
-2%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
6.9%inclusion115 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.5%inclusion109 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.4%inclusion106 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Cybermat
5.6%inclusion94 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Agitator Ant
5.6%inclusion94 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
51%inclusion859 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
51%inclusion799 decks1.56K decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion711 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
34%inclusion570 decks1.67K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion551 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion472 decks1.67K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion457 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion409 decks1.63K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion412 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
21%inclusion356 decks1.67K decks
21%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion330 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion281 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion269 decks1.67K decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion239 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion199 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion151 decks1.42K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion176 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion166 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.4%inclusion157 decks1.67K decks
-8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.8%inclusion147 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
8.8%inclusion147 decks1.67K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
7.8%inclusion131 decks1.67K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.4%inclusion116 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Risk Factor
6.9%inclusion115 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
67%inclusion1.11K decks1.67K decks
65%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
66%inclusion1.09K decks1.67K decks
64%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
59%inclusion987 decks1.67K decks
56%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion784 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
43%inclusion613 decks1.42K decks
43%synergy
Exterminate!
42%inclusion701 decks1.67K decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion587 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion584 decks1.67K decks
33%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
28%inclusion466 decks1.67K decks
26%synergy
Choice of Damnations
21%inclusion349 decks1.67K decks
21%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion345 decks1.67K decks
18%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
20%inclusion341 decks1.67K decks
20%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
18%inclusion307 decks1.67K decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion301 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion295 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
17%inclusion276 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion250 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Delete
14%inclusion232 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
14%inclusion230 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion200 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion190 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion164 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
9.4%inclusion157 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.4%inclusion157 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.2%inclusion154 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion152 decks1.67K decks
-11%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.7%inclusion146 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.6%inclusion144 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.6%inclusion143 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.3%inclusion139 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion93 decks1.33K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.15K decks1.67K decks
69%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion735 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion432 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
20%inclusion340 decks1.67K decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion303 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Cybership
10%inclusion170 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.2%inclusion153 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
8.1%inclusion136 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.5%inclusion125 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.4%inclusion123 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.4%inclusion106 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
60%inclusion1K decks1.67K decks
46%synergy
Death in Heaven
33%inclusion552 decks1.67K decks
32%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
27%inclusion446 decks1.67K decks
26%synergy
The Sound of Drums
20%inclusion335 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
17%inclusion278 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
16%inclusion264 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion256 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion235 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion214 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Blink
10%inclusion175 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion150 decks1.67K decks
-7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.3%inclusion105 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.7%inclusion95 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.01K decks1.67K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
31%inclusion513 decks1.67K decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion457 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion352 decks1.67K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion268 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion213 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion173 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.3%inclusion156 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion100 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.3%inclusion139 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion96 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.52K decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.49K decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
81%inclusion1.34K decks1.67K decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion920 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion871 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion799 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion733 decks1.67K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion586 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion568 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion483 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion462 decks1.67K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion443 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion394 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion304 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion271 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion249 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.6%inclusion110 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion107 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion89 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.64K decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.63K decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.63K decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.57K decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion1.18K decks1.67K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.14K decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion1.05K decks1.67K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion1.02K decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion982 decks1.67K decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion927 decks1.67K decks
31%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion899 decks1.67K decks
32%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion880 decks1.67K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion860 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion848 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion840 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion727 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion717 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion702 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion665 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion661 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion658 decks1.67K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion545 decks1.67K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
32%inclusion526 decks1.67K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion518 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion468 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion443 decks1.67K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion439 decks1.67K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion429 decks1.67K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion403 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion366 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion364 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion364 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
20%inclusion341 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion335 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion328 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion286 decks1.67K decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion267 decks1.67K decks
-13%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion246 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion236 decks1.67K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion225 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion212 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion212 decks1.67K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion210 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion206 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion204 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion203 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion203 decks1.67K decks
-15%synergy
Oscorp Industries
12%inclusion72 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion183 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion163 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy