The Valeyard (Commander)

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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Damocles Base, Sword of Kang
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Fateful Tempest
40%inclusion121 decks306 decks
39%synergy
The Scarlet Witch
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Puppet Master, String Puller
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
4.5%inclusion12 decks268 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
97%inclusion1.81K decks1.86K decks
94%synergy
This Is How It Ends
96%inclusion1.78K decks1.86K decks
93%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.79K decks1.86K decks
93%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.72K decks1.86K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.73K decks1.86K decks
91%synergy
Plea for Power
89%inclusion1.66K decks1.86K decks
89%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
91%inclusion1.69K decks1.86K decks
89%synergy
Mob Verdict
89%inclusion1.66K decks1.86K decks
88%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.65K decks1.86K decks
88%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.65K decks1.86K decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.63K decks1.86K decks
87%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
87%inclusion1.62K decks1.86K decks
85%synergy
Capital Punishment
85%inclusion1.57K decks1.86K decks
84%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.56K decks1.86K decks
83%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion1.54K decks1.86K decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
81%inclusion1.51K decks1.86K decks
81%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
81%inclusion1.50K decks1.86K decks
81%synergy
Missy
79%inclusion1.47K decks1.86K decks
77%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
77%inclusion1.44K decks1.86K decks
75%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
75%inclusion1.38K decks1.86K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion435 decks1.86K decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion283 decks1.86K decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion216 decks1.86K decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion198 decks1.86K decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion194 decks1.86K decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.2%inclusion133 decks1.86K decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.6%inclusion104 decks1.86K decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion94 decks1.86K decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
71%inclusion1.33K decks1.86K decks
70%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
66%inclusion1.23K decks1.86K decks
39%synergy
Cult of Skaro
55%inclusion1.01K decks1.86K decks
53%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion968 decks1.86K decks
43%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
52%inclusion963 decks1.86K decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion934 decks1.86K decks
39%synergy
Messenger Jays
49%inclusion915 decks1.86K decks
49%synergy
Dalek Squadron
47%inclusion880 decks1.86K decks
45%synergy
Auton Soldier
46%inclusion862 decks1.86K decks
43%synergy
Dalek Drone
46%inclusion846 decks1.86K decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
40%inclusion750 decks1.86K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
32%inclusion600 decks1.86K decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion550 decks1.83K decks
26%synergy
Dr. Eggman
30%inclusion352 decks1.17K decks
30%synergy
Fatespinner
30%inclusion554 decks1.86K decks
29%synergy
Baleful Strix
29%inclusion531 decks1.86K decks
19%synergy
Weeping Angel
28%inclusion519 decks1.86K decks
27%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
27%inclusion493 decks1.86K decks
25%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
26%inclusion486 decks1.86K decks
22%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
25%inclusion460 decks1.86K decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
21%inclusion385 decks1.86K decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion364 decks1.86K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion321 decks1.66K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
16%inclusion292 decks1.86K decks
15%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
14%inclusion260 decks1.86K decks
11%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
13%inclusion236 decks1.86K decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion218 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
Renegade Silent
11%inclusion208 decks1.86K decks
10%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion92 decks964 decks
3%synergy
Vashta Nerada
9.5%inclusion176 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
9.4%inclusion175 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
The Rani
9.4%inclusion174 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.0%inclusion165 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
8.8%inclusion164 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.8%inclusion144 decks1.86K decks
-3%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
7.4%inclusion137 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.6%inclusion123 decks1.86K decks
5%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
6.5%inclusion120 decks1.86K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.9%inclusion110 decks1.86K decks
-3%synergy
Agitator Ant
5.2%inclusion97 decks1.86K decks
5%synergy
Cybermat
5.2%inclusion97 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Tempt with Mayhem
53%inclusion980 decks1.86K decks
52%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion956 decks1.86K decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion769 decks1.86K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion614 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
32%inclusion596 decks1.86K decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion541 decks1.86K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion510 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
26%inclusion475 decks1.86K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion474 decks1.86K decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
20%inclusion372 decks1.86K decks
20%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion365 decks1.86K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion320 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion309 decks1.86K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion285 decks1.86K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion232 decks1.86K decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion196 decks1.86K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion185 decks1.86K decks
-8%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion173 decks1.74K decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
8.8%inclusion163 decks1.86K decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.4%inclusion156 decks1.86K decks
6%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.3%inclusion154 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
7.8%inclusion145 decks1.86K decks
-12%synergy
Bedevil
7.8%inclusion144 decks1.86K decks
-8%synergy
Risk Factor
6.4%inclusion119 decks1.86K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
67%inclusion1.25K decks1.86K decks
66%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
67%inclusion1.24K decks1.86K decks
65%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
59%inclusion1.10K decks1.86K decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion849 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
45%inclusion777 decks1.74K decks
44%synergy
Exterminate!
41%inclusion752 decks1.86K decks
39%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
36%inclusion672 decks1.86K decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion608 decks1.86K decks
5%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
27%inclusion496 decks1.86K decks
25%synergy
Choice of Damnations
23%inclusion422 decks1.86K decks
22%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
21%inclusion393 decks1.86K decks
21%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion382 decks1.86K decks
18%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
19%inclusion350 decks1.86K decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion335 decks1.86K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion325 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
17%inclusion309 decks1.86K decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion292 decks1.86K decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
14%inclusion257 decks1.86K decks
14%synergy
Delete
13%inclusion247 decks1.86K decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion225 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion200 decks1.86K decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
10%inclusion180 decks1.86K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion177 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Manifold Insights
9.3%inclusion173 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.2%inclusion170 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.8%inclusion164 decks1.86K decks
-12%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.6%inclusion159 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion154 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.0%inclusion148 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
7.7%inclusion143 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.6%inclusion109 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.28K decks1.86K decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion812 decks1.86K decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion478 decks1.86K decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
23%inclusion421 decks1.86K decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion306 decks1.86K decks
6%synergy
Cybership
9.5%inclusion176 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.9%inclusion166 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
8.0%inclusion149 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion131 decks1.86K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.9%inclusion110 decks1.86K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
59%inclusion1.10K decks1.86K decks
45%synergy
Death in Heaven
32%inclusion586 decks1.86K decks
30%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
29%inclusion533 decks1.86K decks
28%synergy
Double Vision
20%inclusion364 decks1.86K decks
17%synergy
The Sound of Drums
19%inclusion347 decks1.86K decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion283 decks1.86K decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
15%inclusion273 decks1.86K decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion256 decks1.86K decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion237 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Blink
9.3%inclusion173 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.9%inclusion165 decks1.86K decks
-7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.1%inclusion113 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.4%inclusion100 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.12K decks1.86K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
32%inclusion601 decks1.86K decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion523 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion386 decks1.86K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion295 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
12%inclusion228 decks1.86K decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion203 decks1.86K decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion134 decks1.41K decks
2%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.9%inclusion166 decks1.86K decks
7%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
7.6%inclusion141 decks1.86K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion104 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.69K decks1.86K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.65K decks1.86K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
80%inclusion1.48K decks1.86K decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion1.01K decks1.86K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion955 decks1.86K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion886 decks1.86K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion792 decks1.86K decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion648 decks1.86K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion618 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion526 decks1.86K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion519 decks1.86K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion470 decks1.86K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion440 decks1.86K decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion316 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion291 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion270 decks1.86K decks
13%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion119 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion113 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion99 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.82K decks1.86K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion1.81K decks1.86K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.80K decks1.86K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.74K decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
69%inclusion1.29K decks1.86K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.27K decks1.86K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion1.16K decks1.86K decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion1.13K decks1.86K decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
58%inclusion1.07K decks1.86K decks
32%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion1.02K decks1.86K decks
30%synergy
Haunted Ridge
53%inclusion980 decks1.86K decks
32%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion971 decks1.86K decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion950 decks1.86K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion942 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion941 decks1.86K decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion788 decks1.86K decks
11%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion787 decks1.86K decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion770 decks1.86K decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion767 decks1.86K decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion763 decks1.86K decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion755 decks1.86K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion578 decks1.86K decks
17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
30%inclusion555 decks1.86K decks
17%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion539 decks1.86K decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion524 decks1.86K decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion509 decks1.86K decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion506 decks1.86K decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion489 decks1.86K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion426 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion393 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
21%inclusion390 decks1.86K decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion384 decks1.86K decks
3%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
20%inclusion374 decks1.86K decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion360 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion345 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion300 decks1.86K decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion299 decks1.86K decks
-14%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion286 decks1.86K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion262 decks1.86K decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion243 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion236 decks1.86K decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion236 decks1.86K decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion231 decks1.86K decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion229 decks1.86K decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion224 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion220 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion208 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion103 decks963 decks
-0%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion196 decks1.86K decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.3%inclusion173 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy