Absolute Virtue (Commander) - Expensive Control

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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Drannith Magistrate
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
100% of 2 decks +90% synergy
Mystical Tutor
100% of 2 decks +85% synergy
Panoptic Mirror
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Grim Monolith
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Mox Diamond
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Chrome Mox
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Mana Vault
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
The One Ring
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Creatures
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Grand Abolisher
100% of 2 decks +90% synergy
Archon of Emeria
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Windborn Muse
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Aven Mindcensor
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50% of 2 decks +35% synergy
Hushbringer
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Silent Arbiter
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Azor's Elocutors
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
The Reality Chip
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Displacer Kitten
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Strict Proctor
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Fatespinner
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Voice of Victory
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Esper Sentinel
50% of 2 decks +28% synergy
Clarion Conqueror
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
100% of 2 decks +84% synergy
Nexus of Fate
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Swan Song
50% of 2 decks +34% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50% of 2 decks +31% synergy
Teferi's Protection
50% of 2 decks +32% synergy
Pact of Negation
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Dovin's Veto
50% of 2 decks +14% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50% of 2 decks -21% synergy
Brain Freeze
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Force of Will
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50% of 2 decks +25% synergy
Generous Gift
50% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Flusterstorm
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
High Tide
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50% of 2 decks +33% synergy
Counterspell
50% of 2 decks -4% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Silence
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Force of Negation
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Narset's Reversal
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Clever Concealment
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Trickbind
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Path to Exile
50% of 2 decks -3% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Everybody Lives!
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
100% of 2 decks +84% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Austere Command
50% of 2 decks +35% synergy
Supreme Verdict
50% of 2 decks +22% synergy
Time Warp
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Time Stretch
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Fumigate
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Time Wipe
50% of 2 decks +36% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
100% of 2 decks +93% synergy
Cursed Totem
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Mindlock Orb
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Venser's Journal
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Damping Sphere
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Library of Leng
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Sphere of Resistance
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Essence Reliquary
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Cloud Key
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Mystic Forge
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
100% of 2 decks +77% synergy
Ghostly Prison
50% of 2 decks +27% synergy
Sphere of Safety
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Land Tax
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Blind Obedience
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Curse of Silence
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Mystic Remora
50% of 2 decks +33% synergy
Moat
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Suppression Field
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Rest in Peace
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Rule of Law
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Frozen Aether
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Aura of Silence
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Solemnity
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Smothering Tithe
50% of 2 decks +23% synergy
Dissipation Field
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Confounding Conundrum
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Deafening Silence
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Rhystic Study
50% of 2 decks +24% synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Dovin Baan
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Ancient Tomb
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Reliquary Tower
50% of 2 decks +1% synergy
Urza's Saga
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Academy Ruins
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50% of 2 decks +31% synergy
Maze of Ith
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 2 decks +12% synergy
Talisman of Progress
100% of 2 decks +51% synergy
Arcane Signet
100% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Gilded Lotus
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Basalt Monolith
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Thought Vessel
50% of 2 decks +7% synergy
Lotus Petal
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Azorius Signet
50% of 2 decks -12% synergy
Lands
Tundra
100% of 2 decks +88% synergy
Command Tower
100% of 2 decks +14% synergy
Plains
100% of 2 decks +6% synergy
Flooded Strand
100% of 2 decks +70% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100% of 2 decks +54% synergy
Island
100% of 2 decks +5% synergy
Meticulous Archive
50% of 2 decks +32% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50% of 2 decks +11% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Deserted Beach
50% of 2 decks +12% synergy
Scalding Tarn
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Reflecting Pool
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50% of 2 decks +25% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Windswept Heath
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
50% of 2 decks +29% synergy
Mana Confluence
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Prismatic Vista
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Cavern of Souls
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Polluted Delta
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Nimbus Maze
50% of 2 decks +27% synergy
Sea of Clouds
50% of 2 decks +9% synergy
Mystic Gate
50% of 2 decks +29% synergy
Glacial Fortress
50% of 2 decks -9% synergy
City of Brass
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy