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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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Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
100% of 3 decks +90% synergy
Rhystic Study
100% of 3 decks +74% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67% of 3 decks +50% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67% of 3 decks +42% synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Expropriate
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Mana Vault
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Ancient Tomb
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Creatures
Silent Arbiter
67% of 3 decks +64% synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Esper Sentinel
67% of 3 decks +44% synergy
Windborn Muse
67% of 3 decks +56% synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Platinum Angel
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Grand Abolisher
67% of 3 decks +56% synergy
Soul's Attendant
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Serra Ascendant
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Crystal Barricade
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Sergeant-at-Arms
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Benalish Commander
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Haazda Marshal
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Precinct Captain
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Daysquad Marshal
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Hero of Bladehold
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Faramir, Steward of Gondor
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Siege Veteran
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Giver of Runes
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Evangel of Heliod
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Guile
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Knight-Captain of Eos
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Fatespinner
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Bastion Protector
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Skystrike Officer
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Defiler of Faith
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Captain of the Watch
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Lena, Selfless Champion
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Voice of Victory
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Attended Knight
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Medomai the Ageless
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Valiant Veteran
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Argivian Cavalier
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Blinding Angel
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Instants
Negate
67% of 3 decks +38% synergy
Brainstorm
67% of 3 decks +48% synergy
Arcane Denial
67% of 3 decks +41% synergy
Counterspell
67% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Path to Exile
67% of 3 decks +13% synergy
Stroke of Genius
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Teferi's Protection
33% of 3 decks +16% synergy
Diviner's Portent
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Absorb
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Frantic Search
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Dovin's Veto
33% of 3 decks -3% synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33% of 3 decks +10% synergy
Orim's Chant
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Render Silent
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Nexus of Fate
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Opt
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Mana Drain
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Aetherize
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Cancel
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
You're Confronted by Robbers
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Silence
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Hindering Light
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Force of Will
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Force of Negation
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33% of 3 decks -37% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33% of 3 decks +15% synergy
No More Lies
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Mystical Tutor
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Akroma's Will
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
67% of 3 decks +38% synergy
Armageddon
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Ponder
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Deploy to the Front
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Silver Scrutiny
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Martial Coup
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Wrath of God
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Fabricate
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Farewell
33% of 3 decks +15% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Finale of Glory
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Temporal Manipulation
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Finale of Revelation
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Preordain
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Cleansing Nova
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Alliance of Arms
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
67% of 3 decks +41% synergy
Lightning Greaves
67% of 3 decks +47% synergy
Damping Matrix
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Unwinding Clock
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Pearl Medallion
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Defense Grid
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Icon of Ancestry
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Power Conduit
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Horn of Gondor
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Norn's Annex
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Ancestral Blade
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Herald's Horn
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Knowledge Pool
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
100% of 3 decks +77% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Ghostly Prison
67% of 3 decks +43% synergy
Kindred Discovery
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Commanding Presence
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Back to Basics
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Omen of the Sun
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Smothering Tithe
33% of 3 decks +6% synergy
Undercellar Sweep
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Murder Investigation
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Rule of Law
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Archmage Ascension
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Mobilization
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Decree of Silence
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sphere of Safety
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Conversion
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
All That Glitters
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Monologue Tax
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Aura of Silence
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Solemnity
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Archangel Elspeth
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Mu Yanling
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Elspeth, Undaunted Hero
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Elspeth Tirel
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Utility Lands
Daru Encampment
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Reliquary Tower
33% of 3 decks -15% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33% of 3 decks +14% synergy
Memorial to Glory
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 3 decks +15% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Commander's Sphere
67% of 3 decks +49% synergy
Thran Dynamo
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Lands
Island
100% of 3 decks +5% synergy
Plains
100% of 3 decks +6% synergy
Glacial Fortress
67% of 3 decks +8% synergy
Command Tower
67% of 3 decks -19% synergy
Azorius Chancery
67% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Lonely Arroyo
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Prairie Stream
67% of 3 decks +0% synergy
Tranquil Cove
67% of 3 decks +48% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
67% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
67% of 3 decks +41% synergy
Fortified Beachhead
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Port Town
33% of 3 decks -15% synergy
Sea of Clouds
33% of 3 decks -8% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Meticulous Archive
33% of 3 decks +16% synergy
Mystic Gate
33% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Deserted Beach
33% of 3 decks -4% synergy
Flooded Strand
33% of 3 decks +3% synergy