Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos (Commander) - Budget Core

Background image for What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Goldvein Pick
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
65%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Armory of Iroas
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Shiny Impetus
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Explorer's Scope
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Prying Blade
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Siege Smash
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Claws of Valakut
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Sticky Fingers
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Zephyr Boots
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Iron Myr
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Goldhound
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Generator Servant
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Freya Crescent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Agitator Ant
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Brass Squire
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Brash Taunter
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Skirk Prospector
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Humble Defector
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Oliphaunt
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Fiendish Duo
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Rug of Smothering
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Manakin
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Geode Rager
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Magebane Lizard
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Simian Sling
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Boltbender
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Death Kiss
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Raking Claws
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Unleash Fury
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Raze the Effigy
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Bulk Up
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
-33%synergy
Uncaged Fury
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Titan's Strength
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Brute Force
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Infuriate
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Antagonize
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Violent Urge
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Fire
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Sure Strike
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Wild Ricochet
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Built to Smash
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Expedite
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Samut's Sprint
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Critical Hit
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Ricochet Trap
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Heightened Reflexes
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Rebel Salvo
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Run Amok
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Fling
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Dead // Gone
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Quick Draw
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Turn Inside Out
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Furious Bellow
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Inordinate Rage
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Gimli's Fury
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-23%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cathartic Reunion
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Waltz of Rage
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Tormenting Voice
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Mark
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Highway Robbery
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Spoils
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Renegade Tactics
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Agate Assault
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Act of Treason
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Anger of the Gods
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Trial of Agony
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Explosive Entry
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Warlord's Fury
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Monastery Raid
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Assault Strobe
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-24%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-47%synergy
Hazardous Blast
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Gimli's Axe
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Barrow-Blade
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Brass Knuckles
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Leather Armor
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Smoke Bomb
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Gold Pan
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Inventor's Axe
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Chainsaw
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Dueling Rapier
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Bladed Pinions
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Tormentor's Helm
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Banshee's Blade
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Wings of Hubris
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Pinions
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Footblade
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Blade
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Bonesplitter
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Short Bow
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Executioner's Hood
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Kitesail
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Aeronaut's Wings
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Bone Saw
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Mantle
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Errantry
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Madcap Skills
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Powerbalance
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Granite Grip
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Furor of the Bitten
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Tavern Brawler
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Frenzied Rage
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Destructive Urge
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Akki War Paint
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
War Squeak
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Dust Corona
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Giant Spectacle
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Maniacal Rage
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Acquired Mutation
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Hammerhand
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Taste for Mayhem
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Wrath
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Impending Doom
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Etali's Favor
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Forgotten Cave
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Crater
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Dwarven Mine
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Forge of Heroes
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Diamond
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
-47%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Idol
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Star Compass
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Conduit Pylons
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy