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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Dream Harvest
4.0%inclusion8 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
1.9%inclusion4 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
1.5%inclusion3 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Turtles in Time
1.3%inclusion2 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Weather Maker
1.3%inclusion2 decks158 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.59K decks1.63K decks
94%synergy
This Is How It Ends
96%inclusion1.57K decks1.63K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.58K decks1.63K decks
93%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.51K decks1.63K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.51K decks1.63K decks
90%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
92%inclusion1.49K decks1.63K decks
89%synergy
Plea for Power
89%inclusion1.46K decks1.63K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.45K decks1.63K decks
89%synergy
Mob Verdict
89%inclusion1.44K decks1.63K decks
88%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.45K decks1.63K decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.43K decks1.63K decks
87%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion1.43K decks1.63K decks
85%synergy
Capital Punishment
86%inclusion1.40K decks1.63K decks
85%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.37K decks1.63K decks
84%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion1.36K decks1.63K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion1.33K decks1.63K decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
81%inclusion1.32K decks1.63K decks
81%synergy
Missy
80%inclusion1.30K decks1.63K decks
78%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
78%inclusion1.26K decks1.63K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
74%inclusion1.21K decks1.63K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion409 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion283 decks1.63K decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion208 decks1.63K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion188 decks1.63K decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion188 decks1.63K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.2%inclusion134 decks1.63K decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.6%inclusion107 decks1.63K decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion94 decks1.63K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.63K decks
70%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
65%inclusion1.07K decks1.63K decks
39%synergy
Cult of Skaro
55%inclusion892 decks1.63K decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion871 decks1.63K decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion833 decks1.63K decks
43%synergy
Messenger Jays
50%inclusion808 decks1.63K decks
49%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
49%inclusion801 decks1.63K decks
40%synergy
Dalek Squadron
49%inclusion798 decks1.63K decks
47%synergy
Dalek Drone
48%inclusion779 decks1.63K decks
46%synergy
Auton Soldier
47%inclusion763 decks1.63K decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
40%inclusion657 decks1.63K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
34%inclusion548 decks1.63K decks
31%synergy
Dr. Eggman
30%inclusion235 decks792 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion429 decks1.46K decks
26%synergy
Weeping Angel
29%inclusion474 decks1.63K decks
28%synergy
Fatespinner
29%inclusion466 decks1.63K decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion462 decks1.63K decks
19%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
28%inclusion448 decks1.63K decks
26%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
27%inclusion440 decks1.63K decks
24%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
23%inclusion372 decks1.63K decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion314 decks1.57K decks
18%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion323 decks1.63K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion240 decks1.29K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
17%inclusion273 decks1.63K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion240 decks1.63K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion227 decks1.63K decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion201 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
Renegade Silent
12%inclusion193 decks1.63K decks
11%synergy
Vashta Nerada
11%inclusion173 decks1.63K decks
10%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion161 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion158 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
9.4%inclusion153 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.8%inclusion128 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
8.4%inclusion137 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.0%inclusion46 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.63K decks
-2%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
6.9%inclusion112 decks1.63K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.4%inclusion104 decks1.63K decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.3%inclusion102 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Cybermat
5.7%inclusion92 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Agitator Ant
5.7%inclusion92 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion839 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
51%inclusion773 decks1.51K decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion700 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
34%inclusion555 decks1.63K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion535 decks1.63K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion452 decks1.63K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion440 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion391 decks1.58K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion399 decks1.63K decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
21%inclusion349 decks1.63K decks
21%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion318 decks1.63K decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion273 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion265 decks1.63K decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion235 decks1.63K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion194 decks1.63K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion147 decks1.38K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion173 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion164 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.2%inclusion149 decks1.63K decks
-8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
9.0%inclusion147 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
9.0%inclusion146 decks1.63K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion128 decks1.63K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Risk Factor
6.8%inclusion110 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
66%inclusion1.07K decks1.63K decks
65%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
66%inclusion1.07K decks1.63K decks
64%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
59%inclusion965 decks1.63K decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion768 decks1.63K decks
2%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
43%inclusion588 decks1.37K decks
42%synergy
Exterminate!
42%inclusion686 decks1.63K decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion574 decks1.63K decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion563 decks1.63K decks
33%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
29%inclusion464 decks1.63K decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion344 decks1.63K decks
18%synergy
Choice of Damnations
21%inclusion341 decks1.63K decks
21%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
20%inclusion333 decks1.63K decks
20%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
19%inclusion304 decks1.63K decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion297 decks1.63K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion288 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion267 decks1.63K decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion248 decks1.63K decks
11%synergy
Delete
14%inclusion231 decks1.63K decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
14%inclusion220 decks1.63K decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion193 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion180 decks1.63K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion163 decks1.63K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion158 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.4%inclusion153 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.3%inclusion151 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion148 decks1.63K decks
-11%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.8%inclusion144 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion141 decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.4%inclusion136 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.2%inclusion133 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.29K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.12K decks1.63K decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion717 decks1.63K decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion418 decks1.63K decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
19%inclusion317 decks1.63K decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion298 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Cybership
10%inclusion164 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.1%inclusion148 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
8.0%inclusion130 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion121 decks1.63K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion119 decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.5%inclusion106 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
60%inclusion979 decks1.63K decks
46%synergy
Death in Heaven
33%inclusion536 decks1.63K decks
31%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
27%inclusion434 decks1.63K decks
26%synergy
The Sound of Drums
20%inclusion331 decks1.63K decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion265 decks1.63K decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
16%inclusion261 decks1.63K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion248 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion230 decks1.63K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion210 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Blink
11%inclusion173 decks1.63K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion146 decks1.63K decks
-7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.3%inclusion103 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.6%inclusion91 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion982 decks1.63K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
30%inclusion496 decks1.63K decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion441 decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion336 decks1.63K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion258 decks1.63K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion209 decks1.63K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion168 decks1.63K decks
-5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.4%inclusion153 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion91 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.4%inclusion136 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion94 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.49K decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.45K decks1.63K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
80%inclusion1.31K decks1.63K decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion894 decks1.63K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion846 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion779 decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion710 decks1.63K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion577 decks1.63K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion559 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion476 decks1.63K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion452 decks1.63K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion439 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion380 decks1.63K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion300 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion263 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion243 decks1.63K decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion109 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.4%inclusion104 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion86 decks1.63K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.60K decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.59K decks1.63K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.59K decks1.63K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.53K decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion1.15K decks1.63K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.11K decks1.63K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion1.02K decks1.63K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion994 decks1.63K decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion955 decks1.63K decks
33%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion903 decks1.63K decks
31%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion878 decks1.63K decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion860 decks1.63K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion842 decks1.63K decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion826 decks1.63K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion818 decks1.63K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion708 decks1.63K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion700 decks1.63K decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion685 decks1.63K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion643 decks1.63K decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion638 decks1.63K decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion636 decks1.63K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion538 decks1.63K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
32%inclusion521 decks1.63K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion512 decks1.63K decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion461 decks1.63K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion427 decks1.63K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion422 decks1.63K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion412 decks1.63K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion396 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion363 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion358 decks1.63K decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion357 decks1.63K decks
12%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
20%inclusion333 decks1.63K decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion333 decks1.63K decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion325 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion282 decks1.63K decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion262 decks1.63K decks
-13%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion241 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion231 decks1.63K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion219 decks1.63K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion207 decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion205 decks1.63K decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion205 decks1.63K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion200 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion198 decks1.63K decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion197 decks1.63K decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion197 decks1.63K decks
-3%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion66 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion182 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion163 decks1.63K decks
6%synergy