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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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
3%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
1.1%inclusion1 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
1.1%inclusion1 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Sear
1.0%inclusion1 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.0%inclusion1 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion521 decks558 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion479 decks558 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion475 decks558 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion420 decks558 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion384 decks558 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion386 decks558 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion381 decks558 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
66%inclusion366 decks558 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion335 decks558 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion362 decks558 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion440 decks558 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion417 decks558 decks
9%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion344 decks558 decks
46%synergy
Boros Charm
61%inclusion341 decks558 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion335 decks558 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion331 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion319 decks558 decks
39%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion316 decks558 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion309 decks558 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion307 decks558 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion219 decks558 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion153 decks558 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion133 decks558 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion87 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion85 decks558 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion82 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.8%inclusion49 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion48 decks558 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.2%inclusion40 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion38 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion306 decks558 decks
48%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
51%inclusion287 decks558 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion252 decks558 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion247 decks558 decks
37%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion210 decks558 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion210 decks558 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion186 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion172 decks558 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion105 decks347 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion155 decks558 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion152 decks558 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion151 decks558 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion131 decks558 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion128 decks558 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion127 decks558 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion124 decks558 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
21%inclusion116 decks558 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion113 decks558 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion107 decks558 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion103 decks558 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion92 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion97 decks558 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion95 decks558 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion91 decks558 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion90 decks558 decks
15%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion46 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion73 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion71 decks558 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion62 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion57 decks558 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion55 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
9.3%inclusion52 decks558 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.1%inclusion51 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.6%inclusion48 decks558 decks
-5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.2%inclusion46 decks558 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
7.9%inclusion44 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
7.9%inclusion44 decks558 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.9%inclusion44 decks558 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.5%inclusion42 decks558 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.5%inclusion42 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
-5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.3%inclusion41 decks558 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.2%inclusion40 decks558 decks
0%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.0%inclusion39 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.8%inclusion38 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.3%inclusion35 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
6.3%inclusion35 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion232 decks558 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion217 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion191 decks558 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion176 decks558 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion162 decks558 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion135 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion114 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion99 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion92 decks557 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion88 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion69 decks558 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion68 decks558 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion67 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion62 decks558 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion60 decks558 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion51 decks477 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion59 decks558 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion59 decks558 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.5%inclusion53 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
9.5%inclusion53 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion46 decks501 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
8.8%inclusion49 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion46 decks558 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.1%inclusion45 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
8.1%inclusion45 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.9%inclusion44 decks558 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.2%inclusion40 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion36 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion36 decks558 decks
-4%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.3%inclusion35 decks558 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion35 decks558 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion21 decks338 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion34 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion30 decks558 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.2%inclusion29 decks558 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion161 decks558 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion157 decks558 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion112 decks558 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion104 decks558 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion85 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion70 decks558 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion60 decks558 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion51 decks558 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.6%inclusion48 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion43 decks558 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion41 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.0%inclusion39 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.8%inclusion38 decks558 decks
-6%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.6%inclusion37 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion36 decks558 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.9%inclusion30 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
52%inclusion292 decks558 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion270 decks558 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion267 decks558 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion263 decks558 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion247 decks558 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion243 decks558 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
41%inclusion231 decks558 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion206 decks558 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion196 decks558 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion193 decks558 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion190 decks558 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion113 decks342 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion184 decks558 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion161 decks514 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
31%inclusion171 decks558 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion170 decks558 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion167 decks558 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion167 decks558 decks
1%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion163 decks558 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion99 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion88 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion136 decks558 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion133 decks558 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion127 decks558 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion126 decks558 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion124 decks558 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion95 decks428 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion98 decks456 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion118 decks558 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion104 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion111 decks558 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion108 decks558 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion106 decks558 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion104 decks558 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion103 decks558 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion102 decks558 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion101 decks558 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion99 decks558 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion99 decks558 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion95 decks558 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion85 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion86 decks558 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion56 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion79 decks558 decks
12%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion73 decks558 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion72 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion72 decks558 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion71 decks558 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion58 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
53%inclusion294 decks558 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion227 decks558 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion172 decks558 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion107 decks558 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion81 decks558 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion67 decks558 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion64 decks558 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion63 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.6%inclusion41 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.4%inclusion47 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.2%inclusion46 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.9%inclusion44 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion41 decks558 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.2%inclusion40 decks558 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
5.6%inclusion31 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.2%inclusion29 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.0%inclusion28 decks558 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
18%inclusion99 decks558 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion72 decks558 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion354 decks558 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion287 decks558 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion260 decks558 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion247 decks558 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion208 decks558 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion158 decks558 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
24%inclusion132 decks558 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion129 decks558 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion124 decks558 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion78 decks558 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion64 decks520 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion63 decks558 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion59 decks558 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion58 decks558 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion55 decks558 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion44 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.2%inclusion46 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.1%inclusion45 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion44 decks558 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.5%inclusion42 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion42 decks558 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.7%inclusion32 decks558 decks
-4%synergy
Needle Spires
5.4%inclusion30 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion516 decks558 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion425 decks558 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion261 decks558 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion254 decks558 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion135 decks558 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion104 decks558 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion88 decks558 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion61 decks428 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion77 decks558 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion53 decks558 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.8%inclusion49 decks558 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
8.8%inclusion49 decks558 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion47 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion38 decks558 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.5%inclusion36 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion541 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion538 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion509 decks558 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion372 decks558 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion357 decks558 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion289 decks558 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion265 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion253 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion205 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion203 decks558 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion192 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion182 decks558 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion180 decks558 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion164 decks558 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion135 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion126 decks558 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion114 decks558 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion87 decks428 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion104 decks557 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion101 decks558 decks
-11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion93 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion89 decks558 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion87 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion85 decks558 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion85 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion70 decks558 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion68 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion67 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion65 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion62 decks558 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion59 decks558 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion54 decks558 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.3%inclusion52 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.8%inclusion49 decks558 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion48 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion46 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.1%inclusion45 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.1%inclusion45 decks558 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion44 decks558 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion43 decks558 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion40 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.2%inclusion40 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.2%inclusion40 decks558 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.0%inclusion39 decks558 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.6%inclusion37 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion35 decks558 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.1%inclusion34 decks558 decks
-5%synergy