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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Moxfield
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Dream Harvest
4.2%inclusion8 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
2.0%inclusion4 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
1.5%inclusion3 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Turtles in Time
1.4%inclusion2 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Weather Maker
1.4%inclusion2 decks148 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.58K decks1.62K decks
94%synergy
This Is How It Ends
96%inclusion1.56K decks1.62K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.57K decks1.62K decks
93%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.50K decks1.62K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
92%inclusion1.50K decks1.62K decks
90%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
92%inclusion1.48K decks1.62K decks
89%synergy
Plea for Power
89%inclusion1.45K decks1.62K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.44K decks1.62K decks
89%synergy
Mob Verdict
89%inclusion1.43K decks1.62K decks
88%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.44K decks1.62K decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion1.42K decks1.62K decks
85%synergy
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.42K decks1.62K decks
87%synergy
Capital Punishment
86%inclusion1.39K decks1.62K decks
85%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.36K decks1.62K decks
84%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion1.35K decks1.62K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion1.32K decks1.62K decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
81%inclusion1.31K decks1.62K decks
81%synergy
Missy
80%inclusion1.30K decks1.62K decks
78%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
78%inclusion1.26K decks1.62K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
74%inclusion1.20K decks1.62K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion409 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion283 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion206 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion188 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion186 decks1.62K decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.2%inclusion132 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion94 decks1.62K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.62K decks
70%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
65%inclusion1.06K decks1.62K decks
38%synergy
Cult of Skaro
55%inclusion886 decks1.62K decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion864 decks1.62K decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion828 decks1.62K decks
43%synergy
Messenger Jays
50%inclusion803 decks1.62K decks
49%synergy
Dalek Squadron
49%inclusion793 decks1.62K decks
47%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
49%inclusion793 decks1.62K decks
40%synergy
Dalek Drone
48%inclusion775 decks1.62K decks
46%synergy
Auton Soldier
47%inclusion759 decks1.62K decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
40%inclusion652 decks1.62K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
34%inclusion543 decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
Dr. Eggman
30%inclusion232 decks782 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion427 decks1.45K decks
26%synergy
Weeping Angel
29%inclusion469 decks1.62K decks
28%synergy
Fatespinner
28%inclusion461 decks1.62K decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion460 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
28%inclusion446 decks1.62K decks
26%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
27%inclusion439 decks1.62K decks
24%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
23%inclusion370 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion314 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion322 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion238 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
17%inclusion272 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion239 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion227 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion201 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Renegade Silent
12%inclusion191 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Vashta Nerada
11%inclusion172 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion161 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion157 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
9.3%inclusion151 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.8%inclusion128 decks1.45K decks
8%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
8.5%inclusion137 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.1%inclusion46 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.6%inclusion123 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
6.9%inclusion111 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.4%inclusion104 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.3%inclusion102 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Agitator Ant
5.7%inclusion92 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Cybermat
5.7%inclusion92 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.0%inclusion81 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
51%inclusion832 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
51%inclusion765 decks1.50K decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion695 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
34%inclusion550 decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion530 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion447 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion435 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion388 decks1.57K decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion397 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
22%inclusion348 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion318 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion272 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion264 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion233 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion192 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion147 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion172 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion164 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.2%inclusion149 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
9.1%inclusion147 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
9.0%inclusion146 decks1.62K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
7.8%inclusion126 decks1.62K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.3%inclusion110 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Risk Factor
6.8%inclusion110 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
66%inclusion1.07K decks1.62K decks
65%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
66%inclusion1.06K decks1.62K decks
65%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
59%inclusion961 decks1.62K decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion763 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
43%inclusion582 decks1.36K decks
42%synergy
Exterminate!
42%inclusion684 decks1.62K decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion572 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion560 decks1.62K decks
33%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
29%inclusion462 decks1.62K decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion343 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Choice of Damnations
21%inclusion338 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
20%inclusion330 decks1.62K decks
20%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
19%inclusion302 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion296 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion287 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion264 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion246 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Delete
14%inclusion231 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
13%inclusion218 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion193 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion179 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion162 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion156 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.4%inclusion152 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.3%inclusion150 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion147 decks1.62K decks
-11%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.9%inclusion144 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion141 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.4%inclusion136 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.2%inclusion132 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.11K decks1.62K decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion713 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion415 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
19%inclusion311 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion298 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Cybership
10%inclusion163 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.0%inclusion146 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
8.0%inclusion129 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.5%inclusion121 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.4%inclusion119 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
60%inclusion972 decks1.62K decks
46%synergy
Death in Heaven
33%inclusion533 decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
27%inclusion432 decks1.62K decks
26%synergy
The Sound of Drums
20%inclusion329 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion261 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
16%inclusion260 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion247 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion229 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion208 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Blink
11%inclusion172 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion146 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.6%inclusion91 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion977 decks1.62K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
30%inclusion491 decks1.62K decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion440 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion335 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion257 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion209 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion167 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.4%inclusion152 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion91 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.3%inclusion135 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion94 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.48K decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.44K decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
80%inclusion1.30K decks1.62K decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion891 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion842 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion776 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion705 decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion574 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion556 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion474 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion450 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion435 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion378 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion299 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion263 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion241 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion109 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.4%inclusion104 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion86 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.59K decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.58K decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.58K decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.52K decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion1.14K decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.11K decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion1.01K decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion990 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion952 decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion900 decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion876 decks1.62K decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion854 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion836 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion823 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion810 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion705 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion698 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion683 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion639 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion634 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion632 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion533 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
32%inclusion516 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion509 decks1.62K decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion458 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion425 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion419 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion410 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion393 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion362 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion355 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion354 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion332 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
20%inclusion331 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion324 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion280 decks1.62K decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion261 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion241 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion231 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion217 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion206 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion205 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion204 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion199 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion198 decks1.62K decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion196 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion196 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion64 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion181 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion163 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy