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Roman Milan
Oct 21, 2025
Roman Milan
How To Be New and Cannibalize a Deck for the First Time
If you're playing Commander, you'll eventually need to pillage cards from one deck to make another - Roman Milan walks us through the whole ordeal.
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35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
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5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
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Field of Ruin
86%inclusion107 decks125 decks
84%synergy
Timestream Navigator
85%inclusion106 decks125 decks
83%synergy
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68%inclusion85 decks125 decks
66%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
65%inclusion81 decks125 decks
64%synergy
From the Ashes
62%inclusion77 decks125 decks
61%synergy
Tomb Trawler
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
60%synergy
Volatile Fault
59%inclusion74 decks125 decks
58%synergy
Krenko's Buzzcrusher
57%inclusion71 decks125 decks
56%synergy
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57%inclusion71 decks125 decks
55%synergy
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56%inclusion70 decks125 decks
55%synergy
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Preordain
62%inclusion78 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Curiosity
58%inclusion73 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion71 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion69 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
55%inclusion69 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Junktroller
52%inclusion65 decks125 decks
51%synergy
Chaos Warp
51%inclusion64 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Transplant Theorist
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion59 decks125 decks
23%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion54 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
6%synergy
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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
47%inclusion59 decks125 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
41%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
44%synergy
Barkform Harvester
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Noble Benefactor
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
37%inclusion46 decks125 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion43 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Companion
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Hired Giant
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Eager Construct
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Reito Sentinel
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
-15%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Myr Custodian
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Boldwyr Heavyweights
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Flux Channeler
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Sandworm
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Epitaph Golem
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Performer
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Canal Dredger
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
3%synergy
The Locust God
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
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Impulse
47%inclusion59 decks125 decks
42%synergy
Spell Crumple
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
46%synergy
Experimental Augury
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion44 decks125 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion44 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Anticipate
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
29%synergy
Slip Out the Back
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
-22%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
-15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Moment of Truth
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Telling Time
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Deliberate
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
-12%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Peer Through Depths
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Thieves' Fortune
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Consider
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-15%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Miscast
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Dispel
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion54 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion43 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
29%synergy
Sleight of Hand
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
-20%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Memories Returning
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Dream Cache
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Notorious Throng
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-15%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Speculation
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Contentious Plan
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
River Song's Diary
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion46 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Reito Lantern
34%inclusion43 decks125 decks
34%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
14%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
11%synergy
TARDIS
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Soldevi Digger
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Hithlain Rope
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Howling Mine
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Proteus Staff
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Powerbalance
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Ophidian Eye
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Future Sight
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Hive Mind
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Moon
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
One with the Multiverse
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion56 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
34%inclusion42 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Rivendell
34%inclusion42 decks125 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion114 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion109 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion84 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion68 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion43 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion42 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
31%inclusion39 decks125 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion123 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion123 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion109 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
65%inclusion81 decks125 decks
62%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion71 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion68 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion64 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion53 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion51 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
37%inclusion46 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion44 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion40 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
-14%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
-11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
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