Absolute Virtue (Commander)

Absolute Virtue
672 decks (0.010%) Rank #1502
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Alex Wicker
Jul 22, 2025
Commander Philosophy - How Does "Dies To Removal" Actually Work?
In this Commander Philosophy, let's talk about that old phrase "Dies to removal." What does it mean, and how does it affect Commander games?
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Restoration Magic
20% of 518 decks +13% synergy
Genji Glove
10% of 500 decks +9% synergy
The Wind Crystal
9% of 570 decks -5% synergy
Buster Sword
8% of 596 decks +6% synergy
Summon: Bahamut
6% of 672 decks +6% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vexilus Praetor
47% of 672 decks +46% synergy
Mithril Coat
47% of 672 decks +44% synergy
Mother of Runes
46% of 672 decks +42% synergy
Bastion Protector
43% of 672 decks +41% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
41% of 672 decks +40% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64% of 672 decks +38% synergy
Propaganda
61% of 672 decks +38% synergy
Lightning Greaves
56% of 672 decks +36% synergy
Giver of Runes
36% of 672 decks +34% synergy
Ghostly Prison
57% of 672 decks +33% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69% of 672 decks -2% synergy
Counterspell
67% of 672 decks +13% synergy
Dovin's Veto
65% of 672 decks +29% synergy
Path to Exile
61% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Supreme Verdict
47% of 672 decks +19% synergy
Esper Sentinel
47% of 672 decks +25% synergy
Mana Drain
46% of 672 decks +30% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45% of 672 decks +22% synergy
Arcane Denial
44% of 672 decks +19% synergy
Grand Abolisher
42% of 672 decks +32% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
46% of 672 decks +20% synergy
Smothering Tithe
44% of 672 decks +17% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
43% of 672 decks +32% synergy
Teferi's Protection
35% of 672 decks +17% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19% of 672 decks +11% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16% of 672 decks +10% synergy
The One Ring
15% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
40% of 672 decks +29% synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
33% of 672 decks +28% synergy
Crystal Barricade
33% of 672 decks +30% synergy
Platinum Angel
31% of 672 decks +30% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Voice of Victory
29% of 672 decks +24% synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
27% of 672 decks +21% synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
26% of 672 decks +25% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
24% of 672 decks +16% synergy
Azor's Elocutors
23% of 672 decks +20% synergy
Hushbringer
21% of 672 decks +17% synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
19% of 672 decks +15% synergy
Silent Arbiter
19% of 672 decks +16% synergy
Fatespinner
19% of 672 decks +16% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Serra's Emissary
16% of 672 decks +15% synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14% of 672 decks +5% synergy
The Council of Four
14% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Archon of Emeria
13% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Geode Golem
12% of 672 decks +12% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 672 decks +0% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
11% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Clarion Conqueror
10% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
10% of 672 decks -0% synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
9% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
9% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
9% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
9% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Claim Jumper
8% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Fog Bank
8% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Silver Myr
8% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
8% of 672 decks -3% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Gold Myr
8% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Magus of the Moat
7% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Sun Titan
7% of 672 decks -5% synergy
Platinum Emperion
7% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Serra Ascendant
7% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
6% of 672 decks -2% synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
5% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Instants
Render Silent
38% of 672 decks +30% synergy
Swan Song
34% of 672 decks +18% synergy
Brainstorm
33% of 672 decks +15% synergy
Negate
33% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Generous Gift
32% of 672 decks -3% synergy
Dawn's Truce
29% of 672 decks +21% synergy
Permission Denied
24% of 672 decks +18% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23% of 672 decks +17% synergy
Everybody Lives!
21% of 672 decks +19% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
20% of 672 decks +12% synergy
Silence
20% of 672 decks +13% synergy
Aetherize
19% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Mystical Tutor
19% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Pongify
16% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Hindering Light
14% of 672 decks +11% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Force of Negation
13% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Sink into Stupor
12% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Force of Will
11% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Akroma's Will
11% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Absorb
11% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Frantic Search
11% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9% of 672 decks +6% synergy
No More Lies
8% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Loran's Escape
7% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Narset's Reversal
7% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Final Showdown
7% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Pact of Negation
7% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Rewind
7% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Reprieve
7% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Opt
6% of 672 decks -3% synergy
Disallow
6% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Clever Concealment
6% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Perch Protection
5% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Slip Out the Back
5% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Angel's Grace
5% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
36% of 672 decks +18% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
32% of 672 decks +16% synergy
Ponder
25% of 672 decks +14% synergy
Austere Command
23% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Windfall
20% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Wrath of God
17% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Time Wipe
14% of 672 decks -0% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14% of 672 decks +12% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Fabricate
11% of 672 decks +0% synergy
Cut a Deal
11% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Preordain
10% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Stock Up
9% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Divine Reckoning
9% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Open the Armory
9% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Fumigate
6% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Cleansing Nova
5% of 672 decks -0% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
33% of 672 decks +28% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
30% of 672 decks +23% synergy
Commander's Plate
29% of 672 decks +28% synergy
Darksteel Plate
25% of 672 decks +24% synergy
Champion's Helm
17% of 672 decks +16% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15% of 672 decks +13% synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13% of 672 decks +12% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12% of 672 decks -0% synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Norn's Annex
11% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Shadowspear
9% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
9% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Robe of Stars
8% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Sword of the Animist
7% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
34% of 672 decks +26% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
31% of 672 decks +24% synergy
Gift of Immortality
31% of 672 decks +29% synergy
Mystic Remora
26% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19% of 672 decks +14% synergy
Blind Obedience
19% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Timely Ward
18% of 672 decks +16% synergy
Sphere of Safety
15% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Steel of the Godhead
14% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Aura of Silence
14% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Monologue Tax
14% of 672 decks +11% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Shielded by Faith
9% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
9% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Solemnity
8% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Rest in Peace
8% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Smuggler's Share
8% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Dissipation Field
8% of 672 decks +7% synergy
All That Glitters
8% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Rule of Law
7% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Aqueous Form
7% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Omniscience
6% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Indestructibility
6% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Curator's Ward
6% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
6% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Command Beacon
24% of 672 decks +21% synergy
Rogue's Passage
22% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Temple of the False God
18% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Mistrise Village
17% of 672 decks +12% synergy
Urza's Saga
15% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Academy Ruins
14% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Ancient Tomb
11% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10% of 672 decks -2% synergy
Maze of Ith
9% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Arid Archway
6% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Guildless Commons
6% of 672 decks +5% synergy
War Room
6% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Ancient Den
6% of 672 decks -8% synergy
Seat of the Synod
6% of 672 decks -9% synergy
Castle Vantress
5% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88% of 672 decks -0% synergy
Arcane Signet
84% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Progress
58% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Azorius Signet
57% of 672 decks -5% synergy
Thought Vessel
48% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Thran Dynamo
41% of 672 decks +33% synergy
Gilded Lotus
32% of 672 decks +27% synergy
Mind Stone
32% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
31% of 672 decks +0% synergy
Commander's Sphere
24% of 672 decks +7% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Worn Powerstone
13% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Midnight Clock
12% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Sky Diamond
9% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Hedron Archive
9% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Mana Vault
9% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Marble Diamond
8% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Mox Opal
7% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Chrome Mox
7% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Basalt Monolith
6% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Plains
96% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Island
96% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Command Tower
82% of 672 decks -4% synergy
Glacial Fortress
68% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Prairie Stream
63% of 672 decks -4% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59% of 672 decks +13% synergy
Deserted Beach
53% of 672 decks +16% synergy
Sea of Clouds
53% of 672 decks +12% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47% of 672 decks +8% synergy
Flooded Strand
45% of 672 decks +15% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
42% of 672 decks +17% synergy
Azorius Chancery
41% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Gate
37% of 672 decks +16% synergy
Port Town
35% of 672 decks -13% synergy
Nimbus Maze
32% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27% of 672 decks -13% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27% of 672 decks -8% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Meticulous Archive
26% of 672 decks +9% synergy
Tundra
23% of 672 decks +10% synergy
Exotic Orchard
22% of 672 decks -6% synergy
Myriad Landscape
19% of 672 decks +0% synergy
Seachrome Coast
18% of 672 decks +5% synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18% of 672 decks -3% synergy
Evolving Wilds
13% of 672 decks -3% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 672 decks +0% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12% of 672 decks +6% synergy
Sink into Stupor
12% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Tranquil Cove
11% of 672 decks -7% synergy
Polluted Delta
11% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11% of 672 decks -1% synergy
Windswept Heath
10% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Marsh Flats
10% of 672 decks +3% synergy
Fabled Passage
9% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Misty Rainforest
9% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9% of 672 decks +0% synergy
Scalding Tarn
9% of 672 decks +1% synergy
Arid Mesa
8% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Prismatic Vista
8% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7% of 672 decks -3% synergy
Path of Ancestry
7% of 672 decks -7% synergy
Razortide Bridge
6% of 672 decks -8% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6% of 672 decks +2% synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6% of 672 decks +4% synergy
Reflecting Pool
5% of 672 decks +2% synergy