Absolute Virtue (Commander) - Voltron
Absolute Virtue
9 decks (0.000%)
Rank #1486
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?
Deck Filters
Genji Glove
57% of 7 decks
+56% synergy
Restoration Magic
38% of 8 decks
+31% synergy
Starwinder
33% of 3 decks
+33% synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22% of 9 decks
+18% synergy
Buster Sword
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
100% of 9 decks
+74% synergy
Mother of Runes
67% of 9 decks
+63% synergy
Lightning Greaves
78% of 9 decks
+58% synergy
Geode Golem
56% of 9 decks
+55% synergy
Vexilus Praetor
56% of 9 decks
+55% synergy
Mithril Coat
56% of 9 decks
+53% synergy
Swan Song
67% of 9 decks
+50% synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
44% of 9 decks
+44% synergy
Puresteel Paladin
44% of 9 decks
+43% synergy
Giver of Runes
44% of 9 decks
+43% synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78% of 9 decks
+23% synergy
Arcane Denial
67% of 9 decks
+41% synergy
Dovin's Veto
67% of 9 decks
+31% synergy
Propaganda
56% of 9 decks
+32% synergy
Ghostly Prison
56% of 9 decks
+32% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56% of 9 decks
+32% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56% of 9 decks
-15% synergy
Esper Sentinel
44% of 9 decks
+22% synergy
Preordain
44% of 9 decks
+35% synergy
Grand Abolisher
44% of 9 decks
+34% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78% of 9 decks
+52% synergy
Smothering Tithe
78% of 9 decks
+50% synergy
Teferi's Protection
56% of 9 decks
+38% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56% of 9 decks
+37% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
44% of 9 decks
+34% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33% of 9 decks
+17% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22% of 9 decks
+18% synergy
Mana Vault
22% of 9 decks
+15% synergy
The One Ring
22% of 9 decks
+14% synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
44% of 9 decks
+33% synergy
Silent Arbiter
44% of 9 decks
+42% synergy
Bastion Protector
33% of 9 decks
+31% synergy
Witch Enchanter
33% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Voice of Victory
33% of 9 decks
+29% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
33% of 9 decks
+33% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33% of 9 decks
+29% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22% of 9 decks
+16% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Stonehewer Giant
22% of 9 decks
+22% synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Azor's Elocutors
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Peacekeeper
22% of 9 decks
+22% synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
22% of 9 decks
+12% synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Spellskite
22% of 9 decks
+18% synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Magus of the Moat
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
22% of 9 decks
+17% synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
14% of 7 decks
+14% synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Tataru Taru
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Serra's Emissary
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Phyrexian Devourer
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Sun Titan
11% of 9 decks
-1% synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11% of 9 decks
+5% synergy
Walking Ballista
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Elgaud Shieldmate
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Archangel of Tithes
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11% of 9 decks
+5% synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Urianger Augurelt
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Foundry Inspector
11% of 9 decks
-3% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11% of 9 decks
-0% synergy
Clarion Conqueror
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Fog Bank
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Krile Baldesion
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Karmic Guide
11% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Path to Exile
44% of 9 decks
-9% synergy
Everybody Lives!
33% of 9 decks
+31% synergy
Mana Drain
33% of 9 decks
+18% synergy
Opt
33% of 9 decks
+24% synergy
Sink into Stupor
33% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Dawn's Truce
33% of 9 decks
+25% synergy
Silence
22% of 9 decks
+15% synergy
Long River's Pull
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Mystical Tutor
22% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Negate
22% of 9 decks
-6% synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Consider
22% of 9 decks
+17% synergy
Hindering Light
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Pact of Negation
22% of 9 decks
+17% synergy
Permission Denied
22% of 9 decks
+16% synergy
Brainstorm
22% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Render Silent
22% of 9 decks
+15% synergy
Cancel
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11% of 9 decks
+5% synergy
Contractual Safeguard
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Unwanted Remake
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Reins of Power
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Loran's Escape
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Dawn Charm
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Boon of Safety
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Fact or Fiction
11% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Shore Up
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Not of This World
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Gods Willing
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Force of Will
11% of 9 decks
+2% synergy
Keep Safe
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Memory Deluge
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
High Tide
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Stubborn Denial
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Pongify
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Akroma's Will
11% of 9 decks
+5% synergy
Flare of Denial
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Mana Leak
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Frantic Search
11% of 9 decks
-1% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11% of 9 decks
-5% synergy
Absorb
11% of 9 decks
+5% synergy
Reality Shift
11% of 9 decks
+2% synergy
Mental Misstep
11% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Protection Magic
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
44% of 9 decks
+16% synergy
Open the Armory
44% of 9 decks
+42% synergy
Fabricate
33% of 9 decks
+23% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33% of 9 decks
+17% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33% of 9 decks
+28% synergy
Divine Reckoning
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Farewell
22% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Ponder
22% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Acquire
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Three Dreams
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Bribery
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Drawn from Dreams
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Treasure Cruise
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Thoughtcast
11% of 9 decks
+2% synergy
Wrath of God
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Windfall
11% of 9 decks
-2% synergy
Impede Momentum
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Energy Tap
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Single Combat
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Stock Up
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Traverse Eternity
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Winds of Abandon
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Dimensional Breach
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Cut a Deal
11% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Requisition Raid
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Austere Command
11% of 9 decks
-4% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Minds Aglow
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
44% of 9 decks
+38% synergy
Commander's Plate
33% of 9 decks
+32% synergy
Champion's Helm
33% of 9 decks
+33% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22% of 9 decks
+22% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
22% of 9 decks
+16% synergy
Bident of Thassa
22% of 9 decks
+12% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22% of 9 decks
+22% synergy
Fireshrieker
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Sword of the Animist
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Darksteel Plate
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Dragonfire Blade
22% of 9 decks
+22% synergy
Blade of Selves
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Mask of Memory
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Bilbo's Ring
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Batterskull
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Pearl Medallion
11% of 9 decks
+5% synergy
Mystic Forge
11% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Thaumatic Compass
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
World Map
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Colossus Hammer
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11% of 9 decks
+5% synergy
Helm of the Gods
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Shadowspear
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Amulet of Vigor
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
The Immortal Sun
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Planar Bridge
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Cloud Key
11% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Nettlecyst
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Isochron Scepter
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Leyline Axe
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Argentum Armor
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11% of 9 decks
-2% synergy
Crystal Chimes
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Basilisk Collar
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44% of 9 decks
+28% synergy
Steel of the Godhead
33% of 9 decks
+29% synergy
Spectra Ward
33% of 9 decks
+32% synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Aqueous Form
22% of 9 decks
+18% synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Dissipation Field
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Smuggler's Share
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
All That Glitters
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Monologue Tax
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Gift of Immortality
22% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22% of 9 decks
+17% synergy
Favor of the Mighty
22% of 9 decks
+22% synergy
Land Tax
22% of 9 decks
+14% synergy
Energy Field
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Forge Anew
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Coastal Piracy
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Solemnity
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Copy Artifact
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Indestructibility
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Staggering Insight
11% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Alexi's Cloak
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Omniscience
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Dovescape
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Rest in Peace
11% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Trapped in the Screen
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Sigarda's Aid
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Thought Lash
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Psychic Possession
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Flickering Ward
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Decree of Silence
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Robe of Mirrors
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Floating Shield
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11% of 9 decks
+1% synergy
Dovin Baan
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56% of 9 decks
+41% synergy
Academy Ruins
44% of 9 decks
+33% synergy
Command Beacon
44% of 9 decks
+41% synergy
Reliquary Tower
44% of 9 decks
-4% synergy
Mistrise Village
22% of 9 decks
+17% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22% of 9 decks
+17% synergy
Urza's Saga
22% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
War Room
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Tolaria West
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Witch's Clinic
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Maze of Ith
11% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Hidden Courtyard
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
The Gold Saucer
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Temple of the False God
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Seat of the Synod
11% of 9 decks
-4% synergy
Calciform Pools
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Ancient Den
11% of 9 decks
-3% synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Inventors' Fair
11% of 9 decks
+2% synergy
Buried Ruin
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Rivendell
11% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Strip Mine
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 9 decks
+15% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 9 decks
+12% synergy
Talisman of Progress
67% of 9 decks
+17% synergy
Gilded Lotus
56% of 9 decks
+50% synergy
Azorius Signet
44% of 9 decks
-17% synergy
Thran Dynamo
44% of 9 decks
+37% synergy
Worn Powerstone
44% of 9 decks
+41% synergy
Thought Vessel
33% of 9 decks
-10% synergy
Mox Opal
22% of 9 decks
+16% synergy
Commander's Sphere
22% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Hedron Archive
22% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Fellwar Stone
22% of 9 decks
-8% synergy
Blitzball
14% of 7 decks
+13% synergy
Misleading Signpost
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Chrome Mox
11% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Azorius Locket
11% of 9 decks
+8% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11% of 9 decks
-1% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Patriar's Seal
11% of 9 decks
+9% synergy
Mind Stone
11% of 9 decks
-18% synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Skyclave Relic
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Eye of Ramos
11% of 9 decks
+11% synergy
Lands
Plains
100% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Island
100% of 9 decks
+5% synergy
Command Tower
89% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Prairie Stream
89% of 9 decks
+22% synergy
Glacial Fortress
78% of 9 decks
+19% synergy
Port Town
67% of 9 decks
+18% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56% of 9 decks
+16% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
56% of 9 decks
+30% synergy
Tranquil Cove
44% of 9 decks
+26% synergy
Seachrome Coast
44% of 9 decks
+31% synergy
Sea of Clouds
44% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Nimbus Maze
44% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Deserted Beach
33% of 9 decks
-4% synergy
Witch Enchanter
33% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Sink into Stupor
33% of 9 decks
+21% synergy
Flooded Strand
33% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22% of 9 decks
+16% synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22% of 9 decks
+20% synergy
Myriad Landscape
22% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Evolving Wilds
22% of 9 decks
+6% synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22% of 9 decks
+1% synergy
Azorius Chancery
22% of 9 decks
-16% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22% of 9 decks
+1% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22% of 9 decks
-13% synergy
Mystic Gate
22% of 9 decks
+1% synergy
Crossroads Village
14% of 7 decks
+14% synergy
Razortide Bridge
11% of 9 decks
-3% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11% of 9 decks
-29% synergy
Mana Confluence
11% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Polluted Delta
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Meticulous Archive
11% of 9 decks
-6% synergy
Starting Town
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11% of 9 decks
+10% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Scalding Tarn
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
Tundra
11% of 9 decks
-1% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11% of 9 decks
-0% synergy
Misty Rainforest
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11% of 9 decks
+2% synergy
Exotic Orchard
11% of 9 decks
-17% synergy
Fabled Passage
11% of 9 decks
+3% synergy
Windswept Heath
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy
City of Brass
11% of 9 decks
+7% synergy
Arid Mesa
11% of 9 decks
+4% synergy