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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Weather Maker
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Turtles in Time
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Dome
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.53K decks1.56K decks
94%synergy
This Is How It Ends
96%inclusion1.51K decks1.56K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.52K decks1.56K decks
93%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.46K decks1.56K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.45K decks1.56K decks
91%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
92%inclusion1.44K decks1.56K decks
89%synergy
Plea for Power
90%inclusion1.40K decks1.56K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.39K decks1.56K decks
88%synergy
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.38K decks1.56K decks
88%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.39K decks1.56K decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Mob Verdict
88%inclusion1.38K decks1.56K decks
88%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion1.38K decks1.56K decks
85%synergy
Capital Punishment
86%inclusion1.35K decks1.56K decks
86%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.32K decks1.56K decks
84%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion1.30K decks1.56K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion1.28K decks1.56K decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
82%inclusion1.28K decks1.56K decks
81%synergy
Missy
80%inclusion1.25K decks1.56K decks
78%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
78%inclusion1.22K decks1.56K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
74%inclusion1.16K decks1.56K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion400 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion279 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion204 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion180 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion180 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.9%inclusion123 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion108 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion91 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
73%inclusion1.14K decks1.56K decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
65%inclusion1.01K decks1.56K decks
38%synergy
Cult of Skaro
56%inclusion872 decks1.56K decks
54%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion847 decks1.56K decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion798 decks1.56K decks
43%synergy
Dalek Squadron
50%inclusion776 decks1.56K decks
47%synergy
Messenger Jays
49%inclusion772 decks1.56K decks
49%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
48%inclusion759 decks1.56K decks
39%synergy
Dalek Drone
48%inclusion751 decks1.56K decks
46%synergy
Auton Soldier
48%inclusion747 decks1.56K decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion640 decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
34%inclusion538 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Weeping Angel
30%inclusion465 decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Dr. Eggman
29%inclusion207 decks709 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion400 decks1.38K decks
25%synergy
Fatespinner
28%inclusion442 decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion442 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
28%inclusion438 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
28%inclusion435 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion348 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion313 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion296 decks1.49K decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion214 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
17%inclusion270 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion238 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion220 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion195 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Renegade Silent
12%inclusion190 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Vashta Nerada
11%inclusion167 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion161 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion155 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
9.3%inclusion145 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
8.6%inclusion135 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.3%inclusion115 decks1.38K decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.7%inclusion120 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.4%inclusion36 decks489 decks
1%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
7.1%inclusion111 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.5%inclusion101 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.3%inclusion99 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Agitator Ant
5.9%inclusion93 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Cybermat
5.9%inclusion93 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.0%inclusion79 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
51%inclusion803 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
51%inclusion731 decks1.43K decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion677 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
34%inclusion536 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion507 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion431 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion417 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion373 decks1.50K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion375 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
22%inclusion345 decks1.56K decks
22%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion303 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion265 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion253 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion227 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion184 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion140 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion169 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion163 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
9.1%inclusion142 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion140 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.9%inclusion140 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
7.7%inclusion121 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.3%inclusion105 decks1.44K decks
5%synergy
Risk Factor
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
66%inclusion1.03K decks1.56K decks
65%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
66%inclusion1.03K decks1.56K decks
64%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
60%inclusion932 decks1.56K decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion740 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Exterminate!
43%inclusion673 decks1.56K decks
41%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
42%inclusion547 decks1.29K decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion560 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion544 decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
29%inclusion452 decks1.56K decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion335 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Choice of Damnations
20%inclusion320 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
20%inclusion319 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
19%inclusion297 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion288 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion273 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion249 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion237 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Delete
15%inclusion231 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
13%inclusion209 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion187 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion179 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion162 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion153 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.4%inclusion147 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.4%inclusion147 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.3%inclusion145 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Minds Aglow
9.1%inclusion143 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.9%inclusion139 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.7%inclusion136 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.1%inclusion126 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.08K decks1.56K decks
69%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion694 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion402 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion292 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Tempting Contract
19%inclusion291 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Cybership
10%inclusion163 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.8%inclusion137 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
7.9%inclusion123 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.6%inclusion119 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion115 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.7%inclusion103 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
60%inclusion944 decks1.56K decks
47%synergy
Death in Heaven
34%inclusion526 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
27%inclusion417 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
The Sound of Drums
21%inclusion323 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion261 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion240 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion237 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion223 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion200 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Blink
11%inclusion173 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.5%inclusion148 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.5%inclusion101 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion944 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
30%inclusion475 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion425 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion326 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion257 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion206 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion160 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.3%inclusion146 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.4%inclusion80 decks952 decks
0%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.2%inclusion129 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.43K decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.39K decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
81%inclusion1.27K decks1.56K decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion863 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion815 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion747 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion685 decks1.56K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion556 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion544 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion459 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion429 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion425 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion357 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion290 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion254 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion235 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.0%inclusion110 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion98 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.5%inclusion86 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.53K decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.53K decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.52K decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.47K decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion1.10K decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.07K decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion985 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion965 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion930 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion884 decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Haunted Ridge
55%inclusion859 decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion833 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion815 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion800 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion789 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion690 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion682 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion668 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion615 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion614 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion613 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion516 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
32%inclusion497 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion492 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion441 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion415 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion406 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion400 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion384 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion351 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion350 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion349 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
21%inclusion322 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion322 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion316 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion266 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion230 decks1.43K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion247 decks1.56K decks
-13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion219 decks1.56K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion205 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion201 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion200 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion200 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion193 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion188 decks1.56K decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion185 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion184 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion177 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion160 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion157 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy