The Valeyard (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Callous Inspector
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
This Is How It Ends
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
96%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
95%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
94%synergy
Plea for Power
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
94%synergy
Sycorax Commander
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
92%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion66 decks71 decks
92%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
93%inclusion66 decks71 decks
91%synergy
Hunted by The Family
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
90%synergy
Capital Punishment
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
90%synergy
Split Decision
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
90%synergy
Top Cards
The Dalek Emperor
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
86%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
88%synergy
Illusion of Choice
87%inclusion62 decks71 decks
87%synergy
Mob Verdict
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
85%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
83%synergy
Missy
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
83%synergy
Expropriate
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
80%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
80%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
77%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
72%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
65%inclusion46 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Dalek Squadron
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Cult of Skaro
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Auton Soldier
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
51%synergy
Dalek Drone
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
53%synergy
Messenger Jays
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
52%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Weeping Angel
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
39%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Spark Double
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Fatespinner
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Dr. Eggman
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Renegade Silent
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
The Rani
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Vashta Nerada
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Magnus the Red
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Cybermat
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Return the Favor
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Flatline
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherize
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Withering Torment
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Prisoner's Dilemma
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
65%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
58%synergy
Exterminate!
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Choice of Damnations
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Make an Example
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Delete
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Path of the Enigma
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Insights
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Path of the Schemer
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Preordain
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Minds Aglow
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
78%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Tempting Contract
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Cybership
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
TARDIS
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Genesis of the Daleks
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
77%synergy
Propaganda
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Death in Heaven
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
23%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
25%synergy
The Sound of Drums
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Blink
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Ambition
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Protection Racket
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Biotransference
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion46 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion66 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Model of Unity
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
90%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion71 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Island
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Malice
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Deceit
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Pools
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-16%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
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