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Absolute Virtue
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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
25% of 61 decks +18% synergy
Ring of the Lucii
18% of 61 decks +17% synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
11% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Ultima
11% of 66 decks +10% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sphinx's Revelation
32% of 68 decks +24% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49% of 68 decks +23% synergy
Absorb
26% of 68 decks +21% synergy
Bastion Protector
22% of 68 decks +20% synergy
Aetherize
28% of 68 decks +19% synergy
Timely Ward
19% of 68 decks +18% synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
18% of 68 decks +17% synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
21% of 68 decks +16% synergy
Champion's Helm
16% of 68 decks +16% synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15% of 68 decks +14% synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
54% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53% of 68 decks -18% synergy
Counterspell
50% of 68 decks -4% synergy
Dovin's Veto
37% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Propaganda
35% of 68 decks +12% synergy
Supreme Verdict
32% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Negate
32% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Brainstorm
29% of 68 decks +11% synergy
Ghostly Prison
29% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Time Wipe
26% of 68 decks +12% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
12% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7% of 68 decks -0% synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
25% of 68 decks -1% synergy
Windborn Muse
22% of 68 decks +11% synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
18% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Crystal Barricade
16% of 68 decks +13% synergy
Azor's Elocutors
15% of 68 decks +12% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13% of 68 decks +9% synergy
Empyrean Eagle
13% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Fog Bank
13% of 68 decks +12% synergy
Hushbringer
13% of 68 decks +10% synergy
Archon of Absolution
10% of 68 decks +9% synergy
High Fae Trickster
10% of 68 decks +7% synergy
The Council of Four
10% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
10% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10% of 68 decks +10% synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
10% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Archon of Emeria
10% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Cloudblazer
10% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Summon: Shiva
9% of 68 decks +8% synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
9% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Skycat Sovereign
9% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9% of 68 decks -0% synergy
Vexilus Praetor
9% of 68 decks +8% synergy
Mocking Sprite
7% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Selfless Spirit
7% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Body of Knowledge
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Wall of Denial
7% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
7% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Geode Golem
7% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
7% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
7% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
7% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
7% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
7% of 61 decks +6% synergy
Adelbert Steiner
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
6% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
6% of 68 decks +0% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
6% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Living Conundrum
6% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Archon of Redemption
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Mother of Runes
6% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
6% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
6% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Drift of Phantasms
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Burnished Hart
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
26% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Generous Gift
21% of 68 decks -14% synergy
Disenchant
18% of 68 decks +8% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16% of 68 decks -8% synergy
Hindering Light
16% of 68 decks +13% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
16% of 68 decks +13% synergy
Valorous Stance
15% of 68 decks +13% synergy
Syncopate
15% of 68 decks +14% synergy
Render Silent
15% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Opt
15% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15% of 68 decks -2% synergy
Frantic Search
13% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Pongify
12% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Fact or Fiction
12% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Eerie Interference
10% of 68 decks +10% synergy
Consider
10% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Cryptic Command
10% of 68 decks +5% synergy
No More Lies
10% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Cancel
9% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Unwanted Remake
9% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Spectral Interference
9% of 68 decks +8% synergy
Spell Pierce
9% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Don't Make a Sound
9% of 68 decks +8% synergy
Ice Magic
9% of 68 decks +8% synergy
Magic Damper
8% of 61 decks +7% synergy
Cerebral Download
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Loran's Escape
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Fated Retribution
7% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Aetherspouts
7% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Gods Willing
7% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Twist Reality
7% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Reality Shift
7% of 68 decks -2% synergy
Dawn Charm
7% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Mystic Confluence
7% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Dig Through Time
7% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Comeuppance
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Saruman's Trickery
6% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Refute
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Condemn
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Lightfoot Technique
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Dazzling Denial
6% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Supreme Will
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Disallow
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
19% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Ponder
18% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Austere Command
16% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Windfall
13% of 68 decks +0% synergy
Preordain
13% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Wrath of God
12% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Farewell
12% of 68 decks -7% synergy
Cleansing Nova
10% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Fumigate
10% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Day of Judgment
10% of 68 decks +8% synergy
Combat Tutorial
10% of 61 decks +8% synergy
Treasure Cruise
9% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Finale of Revelation
9% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Stock Up
7% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Curse of the Swine
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Cut a Deal
7% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Migratory Route
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Ondu Inversion
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Fabricate
6% of 68 decks -5% synergy
Serum Visions
6% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Lórien Revealed
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Winged Words
6% of 68 decks +0% synergy
Stall Out
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Ravenform
6% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
18% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Lightning Greaves
18% of 68 decks -2% synergy
Pearl Medallion
13% of 68 decks +8% synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12% of 68 decks +8% synergy
Darksteel Plate
10% of 68 decks +10% synergy
Genji Glove
10% of 61 decks +9% synergy
Crystal Fragments
9% of 64 decks +9% synergy
The Wind Crystal
8% of 64 decks -6% synergy
Norn's Annex
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Bident of Thassa
7% of 68 decks -3% synergy
The Water Crystal
6% of 64 decks -6% synergy
World Map
6% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Folio of Fancies
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Fireshrieker
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6% of 68 decks -1% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6% of 68 decks -1% synergy
White Mage's Staff
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Banishing Light
16% of 68 decks +14% synergy
Sphere of Safety
15% of 68 decks +10% synergy
Gift of Immortality
12% of 68 decks +10% synergy
Monologue Tax
12% of 68 decks +9% synergy
Staggering Insight
10% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Sleep Magic
10% of 63 decks +9% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Aqueous Form
9% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Fresh Start
9% of 68 decks +9% synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
9% of 68 decks +9% synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
9% of 68 decks +8% synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
8% of 61 decks +8% synergy
Charitable Levy
7% of 68 decks +6% synergy
All That Glitters
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
True Conviction
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Rest in Peace
6% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Trapped in the Screen
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Dissipation Field
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6% of 68 decks -0% synergy
Utter Insignificance
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Soul Snare
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Rule of Law
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Blind Obedience
6% of 68 decks -4% synergy
Pacifism
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Dramatic Accusation
6% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Omniscience
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Remora
6% of 68 decks -11% synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Indestructibility
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Curator's Ward
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Combat Research
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
13% of 68 decks +10% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31% of 68 decks -18% synergy
Rogue's Passage
21% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Temple of the False God
18% of 68 decks +10% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9% of 68 decks -10% synergy
Secluded Starforge
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7% of 68 decks -0% synergy
The Gold Saucer
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Buried Ruin
6% of 68 decks -2% synergy
Seat of the Synod
6% of 68 decks -9% synergy
Moorland Haunt
6% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Restless Anchorage
6% of 68 decks -2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78% of 68 decks -10% synergy
Arcane Signet
69% of 68 decks -16% synergy
Azorius Signet
46% of 68 decks -16% synergy
Thought Vessel
43% of 68 decks -0% synergy
Commander's Sphere
41% of 68 decks +23% synergy
Talisman of Progress
38% of 68 decks -11% synergy
Mind Stone
32% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Thran Dynamo
25% of 68 decks +17% synergy
Gilded Lotus
22% of 68 decks +16% synergy
Fellwar Stone
21% of 68 decks -10% synergy
Hedron Archive
18% of 68 decks +14% synergy
Sky Diamond
16% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Worn Powerstone
15% of 68 decks +12% synergy
Midnight Clock
15% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Marble Diamond
9% of 68 decks -1% synergy
White Auracite
9% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Blitzball
8% of 61 decks +7% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Azorius Locket
7% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Replicating Ring
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Spectral Searchlight
6% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Coveted Jewel
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Lands
Island
97% of 68 decks +2% synergy
Plains
97% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Command Tower
59% of 68 decks -27% synergy
Prairie Stream
50% of 68 decks -17% synergy
Glacial Fortress
47% of 68 decks -12% synergy
Port Town
46% of 68 decks -3% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Tranquil Cove
40% of 68 decks +21% synergy
Azorius Chancery
37% of 68 decks -1% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26% of 68 decks -13% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25% of 68 decks -10% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24% of 68 decks +12% synergy
Evolving Wilds
22% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19% of 68 decks -2% synergy
Deserted Beach
16% of 68 decks -21% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
15% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Myriad Landscape
15% of 68 decks -4% synergy
Exotic Orchard
13% of 68 decks -15% synergy
Glacial Floodplain
13% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13% of 68 decks +6% synergy
Razortide Bridge
10% of 68 decks -4% synergy
Path of Ancestry
10% of 68 decks -4% synergy
Mystic Gate
10% of 68 decks -11% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
9% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Coastal Tower
9% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Meandering River
7% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Lonely Arroyo
7% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7% of 68 decks +1% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Thriving Isle
7% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Crossroads Village
7% of 61 decks +6% synergy
Abandoned Campground
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Ondu Inversion
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Ash Barrens
6% of 68 decks +3% synergy
Seachrome Coast
6% of 68 decks -8% synergy
Silundi Vision
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy
Thriving Heath
6% of 68 decks +4% synergy