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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Fateful Tempest
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.6%inclusion6 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Dome
1.5%inclusion5 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
1.5%inclusion5 decks344 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.69K decks1.73K decks
94%synergy
This Is How It Ends
96%inclusion1.66K decks1.73K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.67K decks1.73K decks
93%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.61K decks1.73K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.60K decks1.73K decks
91%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
91%inclusion1.58K decks1.73K decks
89%synergy
Plea for Power
89%inclusion1.55K decks1.73K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.54K decks1.73K decks
89%synergy
Mob Verdict
89%inclusion1.54K decks1.73K decks
88%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.53K decks1.73K decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.52K decks1.73K decks
87%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
87%inclusion1.51K decks1.73K decks
85%synergy
Capital Punishment
85%inclusion1.47K decks1.73K decks
85%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.45K decks1.73K decks
83%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion1.44K decks1.73K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion1.41K decks1.73K decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
81%inclusion1.41K decks1.73K decks
81%synergy
Missy
80%inclusion1.38K decks1.73K decks
78%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
78%inclusion1.34K decks1.73K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
75%inclusion1.29K decks1.73K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion428 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion297 decks1.73K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion213 decks1.73K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion197 decks1.73K decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion197 decks1.73K decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.8%inclusion135 decks1.73K decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.1%inclusion106 decks1.73K decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion94 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
72%inclusion1.25K decks1.73K decks
70%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
66%inclusion1.14K decks1.73K decks
39%synergy
Cult of Skaro
55%inclusion948 decks1.73K decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion901 decks1.73K decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion893 decks1.73K decks
43%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
50%inclusion871 decks1.73K decks
41%synergy
Messenger Jays
50%inclusion858 decks1.73K decks
49%synergy
Dalek Squadron
48%inclusion837 decks1.73K decks
46%synergy
Auton Soldier
47%inclusion814 decks1.73K decks
44%synergy
Dalek Drone
47%inclusion811 decks1.73K decks
45%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion704 decks1.73K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
33%inclusion578 decks1.73K decks
31%synergy
Dr. Eggman
31%inclusion292 decks957 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion485 decks1.62K decks
26%synergy
Fatespinner
30%inclusion512 decks1.73K decks
29%synergy
Baleful Strix
29%inclusion498 decks1.73K decks
19%synergy
Weeping Angel
29%inclusion494 decks1.73K decks
27%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
27%inclusion467 decks1.73K decks
25%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
26%inclusion458 decks1.73K decks
24%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion422 decks1.73K decks
20%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion347 decks1.73K decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion338 decks1.73K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion281 decks1.45K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
16%inclusion280 decks1.73K decks
15%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
14%inclusion250 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
13%inclusion232 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion208 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Renegade Silent
12%inclusion204 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Vashta Nerada
10%inclusion176 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion165 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
The Rani
9.4%inclusion163 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.0%inclusion146 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
8.8%inclusion152 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.7%inclusion65 decks745 decks
3%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
7.9%inclusion136 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.5%inclusion129 decks1.73K decks
-3%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.6%inclusion114 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
6.4%inclusion110 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.3%inclusion109 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Cybermat
5.4%inclusion93 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Agitator Ant
5.4%inclusion93 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Tempt with Mayhem
52%inclusion863 decks1.67K decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion883 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion734 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
33%inclusion577 decks1.73K decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion570 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion489 decks1.73K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion484 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion439 decks1.73K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion433 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
21%inclusion361 decks1.73K decks
21%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion345 decks1.73K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion295 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion294 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion264 decks1.73K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion212 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion183 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion160 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion167 decks1.73K decks
-8%synergy
Snuff Out
9.4%inclusion162 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.8%inclusion152 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
8.6%inclusion149 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
8.1%inclusion140 decks1.73K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.0%inclusion134 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Risk Factor
6.4%inclusion111 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
67%inclusion1.15K decks1.73K decks
65%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
66%inclusion1.14K decks1.73K decks
65%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
60%inclusion1.03K decks1.73K decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion808 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
43%inclusion665 decks1.53K decks
43%synergy
Exterminate!
42%inclusion718 decks1.73K decks
40%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
36%inclusion620 decks1.73K decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion595 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
27%inclusion473 decks1.73K decks
26%synergy
Choice of Damnations
22%inclusion374 decks1.73K decks
21%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
21%inclusion357 decks1.73K decks
20%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion357 decks1.73K decks
18%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
18%inclusion318 decks1.73K decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion314 decks1.73K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion309 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion284 decks1.73K decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion264 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Delete
14%inclusion237 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
14%inclusion237 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion207 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion193 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion169 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
10%inclusion165 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.3%inclusion161 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.2%inclusion159 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.0%inclusion155 decks1.73K decks
-11%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.6%inclusion149 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.6%inclusion148 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion144 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
7.9%inclusion137 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion97 decks1.45K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.19K decks1.73K decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion757 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion445 decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
21%inclusion371 decks1.73K decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion296 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Cybership
10%inclusion168 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.8%inclusion153 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
7.6%inclusion132 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.5%inclusion130 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.5%inclusion129 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.4%inclusion111 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
60%inclusion1.03K decks1.73K decks
46%synergy
Death in Heaven
33%inclusion564 decks1.73K decks
31%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
27%inclusion472 decks1.73K decks
27%synergy
The Sound of Drums
20%inclusion339 decks1.73K decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
18%inclusion313 decks1.73K decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion264 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
15%inclusion261 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion240 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion226 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Blink
10%inclusion167 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion155 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.1%inclusion106 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.4%inclusion94 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.1%inclusion88 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.04K decks1.73K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
32%inclusion547 decks1.73K decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion482 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion373 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion280 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
12%inclusion214 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion183 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.0%inclusion156 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
7.9%inclusion137 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion101 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.58K decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.54K decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
80%inclusion1.39K decks1.73K decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion937 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion890 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion819 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion746 decks1.73K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion607 decks1.73K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion582 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion497 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion480 decks1.73K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion443 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion406 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion296 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion275 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion251 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion113 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion106 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.4%inclusion94 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.69K decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.69K decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.68K decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.62K decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion1.22K decks1.73K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.17K decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion1.09K decks1.73K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion1.05K decks1.73K decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion1.01K decks1.73K decks
33%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion951 decks1.73K decks
30%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion929 decks1.73K decks
32%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion904 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion884 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion879 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion875 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion743 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion740 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion718 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion706 decks1.73K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion699 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion698 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion556 decks1.73K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
31%inclusion537 decks1.73K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
30%inclusion527 decks1.73K decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion487 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion472 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion465 decks1.73K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion452 decks1.73K decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion410 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion374 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion373 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
21%inclusion367 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
20%inclusion350 decks1.73K decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion346 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion334 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion288 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion276 decks1.73K decks
-13%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion266 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion247 decks1.73K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion236 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion224 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion223 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion217 decks1.73K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion215 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion212 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion212 decks1.73K decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion208 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion83 decks744 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion184 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion165 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy