Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos (Commander) - Budget Core

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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.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Goldvein Pick
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
66%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
59%synergy
Armory of Iroas
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
57%synergy
Shiny Impetus
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
52%synergy
Explorer's Scope
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
49%synergy
Prying Blade
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
48%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Claws of Valakut
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Zephyr Boots
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Siege Smash
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Sticky Fingers
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Goldhound
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Iron Myr
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Generator Servant
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Agitator Ant
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Brass Squire
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Brash Taunter
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Skirk Prospector
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Humble Defector
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Fiendish Duo
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Oliphaunt
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Rug of Smothering
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Manakin
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Geode Rager
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Magebane Lizard
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Crawler
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Death Kiss
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Boltbender
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Guttersnipe
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Crimson Fleet Commodore
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Raking Claws
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Unleash Fury
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Bulk Up
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Raze the Effigy
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
-32%synergy
Uncaged Fury
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Brute Force
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Titan's Strength
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Infuriate
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Antagonize
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Fire
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Sure Strike
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Violent Urge
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Chef's Kiss
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Expedite
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Heightened Reflexes
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Samut's Sprint
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Quick Draw
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Built to Smash
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Critical Hit
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Rebel Salvo
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Ricochet Trap
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Dead // Gone
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Furious Bellow
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Run Amok
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Fling
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Turn Inside Out
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Inordinate Rage
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Balduvian Rage
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cathartic Reunion
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Waltz of Rage
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Witch's Mark
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Chain Reaction
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Tormenting Voice
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Highway Robbery
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Renegade Tactics
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Act of Treason
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Agate Assault
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Trial of Agony
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Explosive Entry
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Monastery Raid
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Assault Strobe
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Warlord's Fury
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-24%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Hazardous Blast
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Orbital Plunge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Gimli's Axe
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Blade
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
Leather Armor
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Barrow-Blade
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Brass Knuckles
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Smoke Bomb
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Chainsaw
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Dueling Rapier
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Inventor's Axe
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Gold Pan
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Tormentor's Helm
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Bladed Pinions
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Banshee's Blade
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Pinions
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Prowler's Helm
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Wings of Hubris
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Bonesplitter
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Blade
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Footblade
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Bone Saw
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Kitesail
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Executioner's Hood
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Axe
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Javelin of Lightning
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Scavenged Blade
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Infiltration Lens
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Cobbled Wings
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Boots of Speed
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Mantle
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Errantry
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Madcap Skills
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Powerbalance
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Granite Grip
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Furor of the Bitten
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Tavern Brawler
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Frenzied Rage
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Destructive Urge
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Akki War Paint
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Reunion
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
War Squeak
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Dust Corona
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Lightning
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Hammerhand
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Giant Spectacle
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Taste for Mayhem
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Etali's Favor
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Impending Doom
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Maniacal Rage
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Forgotten Cave
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Crater
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Dwarven Mine
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Forge of Heroes
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
-45%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Guardian Idol
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Star Compass
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Conduit Pylons
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy