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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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
3.4%inclusion8 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
2.3%inclusion6 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Price of Freedom
1.6%inclusion4 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
1.2%inclusion6 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
1.2%inclusion3 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.50K decks1.53K decks
95%synergy
This Is How It Ends
96%inclusion1.47K decks1.53K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.49K decks1.53K decks
94%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.42K decks1.53K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.42K decks1.53K decks
91%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
92%inclusion1.40K decks1.53K decks
90%synergy
Plea for Power
90%inclusion1.37K decks1.53K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.36K decks1.53K decks
89%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.36K decks1.53K decks
88%synergy
Mob Verdict
88%inclusion1.34K decks1.52K decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion1.34K decks1.53K decks
86%synergy
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.34K decks1.53K decks
87%synergy
Capital Punishment
86%inclusion1.32K decks1.53K decks
86%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.29K decks1.53K decks
84%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
84%inclusion1.28K decks1.53K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion1.25K decks1.53K decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
82%inclusion1.25K decks1.53K decks
81%synergy
Missy
81%inclusion1.23K decks1.53K decks
79%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
78%inclusion1.20K decks1.53K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
75%inclusion1.14K decks1.53K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion395 decks1.53K decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion275 decks1.53K decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion203 decks1.53K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion180 decks1.53K decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion179 decks1.53K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.9%inclusion121 decks1.53K decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion109 decks1.53K decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion90 decks1.53K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
73%inclusion1.11K decks1.53K decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
65%inclusion988 decks1.53K decks
38%synergy
Cult of Skaro
56%inclusion856 decks1.53K decks
54%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion836 decks1.53K decks
42%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion770 decks1.53K decks
42%synergy
Dalek Squadron
50%inclusion769 decks1.53K decks
48%synergy
Messenger Jays
49%inclusion755 decks1.53K decks
49%synergy
Dalek Drone
49%inclusion746 decks1.53K decks
47%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
48%inclusion737 decks1.53K decks
39%synergy
Auton Soldier
48%inclusion732 decks1.53K decks
45%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion626 decks1.53K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
35%inclusion532 decks1.53K decks
32%synergy
Weeping Angel
30%inclusion461 decks1.53K decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion389 decks1.33K decks
26%synergy
Dr. Eggman
29%inclusion191 decks654 decks
29%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
29%inclusion436 decks1.53K decks
26%synergy
Fatespinner
29%inclusion436 decks1.53K decks
28%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
28%inclusion432 decks1.53K decks
26%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion424 decks1.53K decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion336 decks1.53K decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion291 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion307 decks1.53K decks
17%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
18%inclusion276 decks1.53K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion208 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion234 decks1.53K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion216 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Renegade Silent
13%inclusion193 decks1.53K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion191 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
Vashta Nerada
11%inclusion170 decks1.53K decks
10%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion160 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion158 decks1.53K decks
10%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
9.2%inclusion140 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
8.8%inclusion135 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.5%inclusion113 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.9%inclusion34 decks433 decks
1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.8%inclusion119 decks1.53K decks
-2%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
6.9%inclusion106 decks1.53K decks
6%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.5%inclusion100 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.5%inclusion100 decks1.53K decks
-3%synergy
Agitator Ant
6.0%inclusion91 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Cybermat
6.0%inclusion91 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.53K decks
2%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.0%inclusion77 decks1.53K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
51%inclusion784 decks1.53K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
51%inclusion707 decks1.38K decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion668 decks1.53K decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
35%inclusion530 decks1.53K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion493 decks1.53K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion419 decks1.53K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion411 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion356 decks1.45K decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion359 decks1.53K decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
22%inclusion343 decks1.53K decks
22%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion297 decks1.53K decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion259 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion244 decks1.53K decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion225 decks1.53K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion177 decks1.53K decks
-6%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion137 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion168 decks1.53K decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion158 decks1.53K decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
9.4%inclusion143 decks1.53K decks
-7%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
9.2%inclusion140 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.0%inclusion137 decks1.53K decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion121 decks1.53K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.1%inclusion99 decks1.39K decks
4%synergy
Risk Factor
6.7%inclusion102 decks1.53K decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.2%inclusion79 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
66%inclusion1K decks1.53K decks
64%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
65%inclusion990 decks1.52K decks
64%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
59%inclusion905 decks1.53K decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion733 decks1.53K decks
3%synergy
Exterminate!
44%inclusion665 decks1.53K decks
42%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
42%inclusion522 decks1.24K decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion558 decks1.53K decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion537 decks1.53K decks
33%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
30%inclusion453 decks1.53K decks
28%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
22%inclusion329 decks1.53K decks
19%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
20%inclusion312 decks1.53K decks
20%synergy
Choice of Damnations
20%inclusion308 decks1.53K decks
20%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
19%inclusion295 decks1.53K decks
19%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion278 decks1.53K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion272 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion242 decks1.53K decks
15%synergy
Delete
15%inclusion229 decks1.53K decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion224 decks1.53K decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
13%inclusion206 decks1.53K decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion184 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion175 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion157 decks1.53K decks
10%synergy
Path of the Enigma
10%inclusion146 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.4%inclusion143 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.4%inclusion143 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.4%inclusion143 decks1.53K decks
-11%synergy
Preordain
8.8%inclusion134 decks1.53K decks
3%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.8%inclusion134 decks1.53K decks
8%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.7%inclusion133 decks1.53K decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.1%inclusion124 decks1.53K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion85 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.05K decks1.53K decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion688 decks1.53K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion399 decks1.53K decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion291 decks1.53K decks
7%synergy
Tempting Contract
18%inclusion277 decks1.53K decks
18%synergy
Cybership
11%inclusion163 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.0%inclusion137 decks1.53K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
8.1%inclusion123 decks1.53K decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.5%inclusion114 decks1.53K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.4%inclusion113 decks1.53K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.8%inclusion102 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
61%inclusion926 decks1.53K decks
47%synergy
Death in Heaven
34%inclusion524 decks1.53K decks
33%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
27%inclusion405 decks1.53K decks
26%synergy
The Sound of Drums
21%inclusion324 decks1.53K decks
20%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion264 decks1.53K decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion233 decks1.53K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion232 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion219 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion197 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Blink
12%inclusion176 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion147 decks1.53K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.6%inclusion101 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Day of the Moon
5.1%inclusion78 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion932 decks1.53K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
30%inclusion462 decks1.53K decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion414 decks1.53K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion318 decks1.53K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion252 decks1.53K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion203 decks1.53K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion155 decks1.53K decks
-6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
10%inclusion150 decks1.53K decks
8%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.5%inclusion130 decks1.53K decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.2%inclusion74 decks897 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion91 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.40K decks1.53K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.36K decks1.53K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
81%inclusion1.24K decks1.53K decks
81%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion842 decks1.53K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion793 decks1.53K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion724 decks1.53K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion666 decks1.53K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion547 decks1.53K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion535 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion450 decks1.53K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion418 decks1.53K decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion415 decks1.53K decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion349 decks1.53K decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion287 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion250 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion231 decks1.53K decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion108 decks1.53K decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.4%inclusion97 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion86 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.50K decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.49K decks1.53K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.49K decks1.53K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.44K decks1.53K decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion1.08K decks1.53K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion1.05K decks1.53K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion959 decks1.53K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion943 decks1.53K decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
60%inclusion911 decks1.53K decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
57%inclusion873 decks1.53K decks
32%synergy
Haunted Ridge
55%inclusion844 decks1.53K decks
34%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion815 decks1.53K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion802 decks1.53K decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion786 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion767 decks1.53K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion679 decks1.53K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion674 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion656 decks1.53K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion595 decks1.53K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion594 decks1.53K decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion594 decks1.53K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion513 decks1.53K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Deceit
32%inclusion496 decks1.53K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
32%inclusion490 decks1.53K decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion436 decks1.53K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion406 decks1.53K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion393 decks1.53K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion388 decks1.53K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion378 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion346 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion344 decks1.53K decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion339 decks1.53K decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion314 decks1.53K decks
2%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
20%inclusion313 decks1.53K decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion305 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion257 decks1.53K decks
-7%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion221 decks1.38K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion233 decks1.53K decks
-14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion204 decks1.53K decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion197 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion192 decks1.53K decks
2%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion188 decks1.53K decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion188 decks1.53K decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion182 decks1.53K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion179 decks1.53K decks
1%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion178 decks1.53K decks
-16%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion176 decks1.53K decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion172 decks1.53K decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion161 decks1.53K decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion157 decks1.53K decks
6%synergy