The Valeyard (Commander) - Budget Politics

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Roman Milan
Nov 18, 2025
Roman Milan
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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Truth or Consequences
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
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100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
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Sycorax Commander
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98%synergy
This Is How It Ends
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97%synergy
Grudge Keeper
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
97%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
97%synergy
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98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
97%synergy
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100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
97%synergy
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95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
95%synergy
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95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
93%synergy
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90%synergy
Split Decision
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
92%synergy
Illusion of Choice
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
92%synergy
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92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
92%synergy
Missy
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
88%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
90%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Capital Punishment
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
87%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
83%synergy
The Master, Gallifrey's End
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
83%synergy
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Nightscape Familiar
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Messenger Jays
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Cult of Skaro
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Dalek Squadron
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
62%synergy
Dalek Drone
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Dr. Eggman
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
43%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
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33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
32%synergy
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30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Renegade Silent
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
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21%synergy
Baleful Strix
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
The Rani
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22%synergy
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18%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
Burnished Hart
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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12%synergy
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15%synergy
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3%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Auton Soldier
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
The Flood of Mars
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Vashta Nerada
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Agitator Ant
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Humble Defector
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Silver Myr
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Spark Double
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-3%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Marionette Master
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3%synergy
The Master, Formed Anew
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5%synergy
Leaden Myr
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5%synergy
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Tempt with Mayhem
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
25%synergy
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43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Fact or Fiction
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Flatline
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Cyber Conversion
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
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8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-18%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Dispel
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Risk Factor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Maestros Charm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
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4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
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-2%synergy
Murder
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2%synergy
Mana Leak
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4%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
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Prisoner's Dilemma
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Exterminate!
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Expropriate
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34%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
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25%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
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20%synergy
Delete
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Path of the Enigma
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
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12%synergy
Manifold Insights
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Path of the Schemer
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Minds Aglow
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Ravenform
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Goblin Game
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Flame Slash
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Doublecast
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Split the Party
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
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4%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
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Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
81%synergy
Coercive Portal
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Cybership
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
TARDIS
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Navigation Orb
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
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Death in Heaven
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
26%synergy
The Sound of Drums
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Blink
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Wound Reflection
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Day of the Moon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
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Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
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Arcane Signet
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Model of Unity
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
95%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Rakdos Signet
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
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Swamp
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Malice
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-24%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-22%synergy
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