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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
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.4%inclusion2 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Dome
0.8%inclusion1 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Ravenous Robots
0.8%inclusion1 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
0.8%inclusion1 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion528 decks568 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion489 decks568 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion484 decks568 decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion427 decks568 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion389 decks568 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion392 decks568 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion387 decks568 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion371 decks568 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion369 decks568 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion337 decks568 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion449 decks568 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion424 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion351 decks568 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion351 decks568 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion341 decks568 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion336 decks568 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion335 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion324 decks568 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion313 decks568 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion311 decks568 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion218 decks568 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion152 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion136 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion89 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion86 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion82 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.8%inclusion50 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion49 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.0%inclusion40 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion39 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
52%inclusion293 decks568 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion256 decks568 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion248 decks568 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion219 decks568 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion218 decks568 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion191 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
31%inclusion116 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion173 decks568 decks
25%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion159 decks568 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion152 decks568 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion150 decks568 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion133 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion131 decks568 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion129 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion125 decks568 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion114 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion112 decks568 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion111 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion101 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion103 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion100 decks568 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion95 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion93 decks568 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion92 decks568 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion72 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion70 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion65 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion55 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.3%inclusion53 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
9.0%inclusion51 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.0%inclusion51 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.6%inclusion49 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.6%inclusion32 decks371 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.4%inclusion31 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion41 decks547 decks
-5%synergy
Sun Titan
7.4%inclusion42 decks568 decks
-7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.2%inclusion41 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.0%inclusion40 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.0%inclusion40 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.9%inclusion39 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.7%inclusion38 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.7%inclusion38 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.0%inclusion34 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion235 decks568 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion217 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion196 decks568 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion175 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion167 decks568 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion145 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion122 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion102 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion93 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion92 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion74 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion69 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion68 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion65 decks568 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion60 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion60 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion52 decks502 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion56 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.3%inclusion53 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
9.2%inclusion52 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion48 decks526 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
8.6%inclusion49 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion48 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.1%inclusion46 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.9%inclusion45 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.5%inclusion37 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.4%inclusion35 decks547 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.3%inclusion30 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.1%inclusion29 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.1%inclusion29 decks568 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion165 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion165 decks568 decks
26%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion116 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion104 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion85 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion67 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion65 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion52 decks568 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.8%inclusion50 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion44 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion42 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
7.2%inclusion41 decks568 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion39 decks547 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion38 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.3%inclusion34 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.6%inclusion32 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion309 decks568 decks
48%synergy
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion301 decks568 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion275 decks568 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion271 decks568 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion271 decks568 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion257 decks568 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion245 decks568 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion243 decks568 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion211 decks568 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion204 decks568 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion198 decks568 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion125 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion192 decks568 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion182 decks568 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion171 decks539 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion177 decks568 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion171 decks568 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion170 decks568 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion166 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion108 decks371 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion162 decks568 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion102 decks359 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion141 decks568 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion134 decks568 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion127 decks568 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion127 decks568 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion101 decks453 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion126 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion105 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion122 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion114 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion107 decks539 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion108 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion105 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion104 decks568 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion103 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion102 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion100 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion100 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion92 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion97 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion94 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion59 decks366 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion83 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion80 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion75 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion73 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion60 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion70 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
53%inclusion302 decks568 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
40%inclusion230 decks568 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion169 decks568 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion103 decks568 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion82 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion69 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion65 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion64 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.6%inclusion49 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.4%inclusion42 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.1%inclusion46 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.1%inclusion46 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.0%inclusion40 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion39 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.9%inclusion31 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Super State
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
5.3%inclusion30 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion98 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion75 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion360 decks568 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion288 decks568 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion263 decks568 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion250 decks568 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion210 decks568 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion163 decks568 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
24%inclusion136 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion131 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion123 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion79 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion69 decks545 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion68 decks568 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion61 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion59 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion58 decks568 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion45 decks543 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.9%inclusion45 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion42 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion34 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Needle Spires
5.6%inclusion32 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion19 decks371 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion523 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion432 decks568 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion268 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion261 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion139 decks568 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion105 decks568 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion91 decks568 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion62 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion77 decks568 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion54 decks568 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.6%inclusion49 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion41 decks568 decks
-7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion551 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion548 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion517 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion376 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion358 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion296 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion273 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion257 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion213 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion210 decks568 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion194 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion183 decks568 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion182 decks568 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion166 decks568 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion145 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion125 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion93 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion116 decks568 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion109 decks568 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion103 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion94 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion90 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion88 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion88 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion87 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion71 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion68 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion68 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion68 decks568 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion68 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion61 decks568 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion55 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.2%inclusion52 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.8%inclusion50 decks568 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
8.5%inclusion48 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.2%inclusion26 decks319 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.1%inclusion46 decks568 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion44 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion41 decks547 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.4%inclusion42 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.2%inclusion41 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion39 decks547 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion40 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion39 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion38 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion37 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion37 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.6%inclusion32 decks568 decks
-6%synergy