The Valeyard (Commander)

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Roman Milan
Nov 18, 2025
How To Be the Bolas - A Conversation With Mike Carrozza
Mike Carrozza from Am I the Bolas joins Roman in a conversation to help guide new Commander players through making villainous choices.
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Dream Harvest
3.5%inclusion10 decks286 decks
0%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
2.1%inclusion6 decks291 decks
2%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
1.4%inclusion4 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Turtles in Time
1.2%inclusion3 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Dome
1.2%inclusion3 decks247 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.64K decks1.68K decks
94%synergy
This Is How It Ends
96%inclusion1.61K decks1.68K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.62K decks1.68K decks
93%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.56K decks1.68K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.55K decks1.68K decks
91%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
92%inclusion1.53K decks1.68K decks
89%synergy
Plea for Power
89%inclusion1.50K decks1.68K decks
89%synergy
Mob Verdict
89%inclusion1.50K decks1.68K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.49K decks1.68K decks
89%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.49K decks1.68K decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.47K decks1.68K decks
87%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion1.47K decks1.68K decks
85%synergy
Capital Punishment
85%inclusion1.43K decks1.68K decks
85%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.41K decks1.68K decks
83%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion1.40K decks1.68K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion1.37K decks1.68K decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
82%inclusion1.37K decks1.68K decks
81%synergy
Missy
80%inclusion1.34K decks1.68K decks
78%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
78%inclusion1.31K decks1.68K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
74%inclusion1.25K decks1.68K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion417 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion293 decks1.68K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion212 decks1.68K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion194 decks1.68K decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion190 decks1.68K decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.9%inclusion132 decks1.68K decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.3%inclusion105 decks1.68K decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion95 decks1.68K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
72%inclusion1.21K decks1.68K decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
66%inclusion1.10K decks1.68K decks
39%synergy
Cult of Skaro
55%inclusion925 decks1.68K decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion880 decks1.68K decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion865 decks1.68K decks
43%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
50%inclusion837 decks1.68K decks
41%synergy
Messenger Jays
50%inclusion833 decks1.68K decks
49%synergy
Dalek Squadron
49%inclusion821 decks1.68K decks
47%synergy
Dalek Drone
47%inclusion795 decks1.68K decks
45%synergy
Auton Soldier
47%inclusion789 decks1.68K decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion680 decks1.68K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
34%inclusion564 decks1.68K decks
31%synergy
Dr. Eggman
31%inclusion265 decks868 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion458 decks1.53K decks
26%synergy
Fatespinner
29%inclusion487 decks1.68K decks
29%synergy
Weeping Angel
29%inclusion485 decks1.68K decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion476 decks1.68K decks
19%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
27%inclusion456 decks1.68K decks
25%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
27%inclusion449 decks1.68K decks
24%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion400 decks1.68K decks
19%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion332 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion328 decks1.68K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion259 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
16%inclusion274 decks1.68K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion246 decks1.68K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion232 decks1.68K decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion204 decks1.68K decks
9%synergy
Renegade Silent
12%inclusion200 decks1.68K decks
11%synergy
Vashta Nerada
11%inclusion178 decks1.68K decks
10%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion163 decks1.68K decks
9%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion162 decks1.68K decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
9.2%inclusion154 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.9%inclusion137 decks1.53K decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.5%inclusion56 decks655 decks
2%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
8.1%inclusion135 decks1.68K decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.5%inclusion126 decks1.68K decks
-3%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
6.7%inclusion112 decks1.68K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.6%inclusion110 decks1.68K decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.4%inclusion108 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Cybermat
5.7%inclusion95 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Agitator Ant
5.4%inclusion91 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion864 decks1.68K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
51%inclusion814 decks1.58K decks
51%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion711 decks1.68K decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
34%inclusion572 decks1.68K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion550 decks1.68K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion470 decks1.68K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion459 decks1.68K decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion416 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion417 decks1.68K decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
21%inclusion357 decks1.68K decks
21%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion336 decks1.68K decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion284 decks1.68K decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion279 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion246 decks1.68K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion202 decks1.68K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion155 decks1.45K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion176 decks1.68K decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion165 decks1.68K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion161 decks1.68K decks
-8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
9.0%inclusion150 decks1.68K decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
8.7%inclusion145 decks1.68K decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
8.0%inclusion134 decks1.68K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.5%inclusion120 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Risk Factor
6.5%inclusion109 decks1.68K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
67%inclusion1.11K decks1.68K decks
65%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
66%inclusion1.10K decks1.68K decks
64%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
59%inclusion996 decks1.68K decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion786 decks1.68K decks
2%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
43%inclusion626 decks1.44K decks
43%synergy
Exterminate!
42%inclusion700 decks1.68K decks
40%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion592 decks1.68K decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion590 decks1.68K decks
6%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
28%inclusion467 decks1.68K decks
26%synergy
Choice of Damnations
21%inclusion349 decks1.68K decks
20%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion346 decks1.68K decks
18%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
20%inclusion341 decks1.68K decks
20%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
19%inclusion311 decks1.68K decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion300 decks1.68K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion298 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion271 decks1.68K decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion251 decks1.68K decks
11%synergy
Delete
14%inclusion231 decks1.68K decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
14%inclusion231 decks1.68K decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion202 decks1.68K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion189 decks1.68K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion166 decks1.68K decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.4%inclusion158 decks1.68K decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.4%inclusion157 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.3%inclusion155 decks1.68K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.0%inclusion150 decks1.68K decks
-12%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.7%inclusion145 decks1.68K decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.6%inclusion144 decks1.68K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.5%inclusion142 decks1.68K decks
3%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.2%inclusion138 decks1.68K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion94 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.15K decks1.68K decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion739 decks1.68K decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion428 decks1.68K decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
21%inclusion347 decks1.68K decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion300 decks1.68K decks
6%synergy
Cybership
10%inclusion170 decks1.68K decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.1%inclusion152 decks1.68K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
7.9%inclusion132 decks1.68K decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion124 decks1.68K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion123 decks1.68K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.3%inclusion106 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
60%inclusion1K decks1.68K decks
46%synergy
Death in Heaven
33%inclusion555 decks1.68K decks
32%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
27%inclusion449 decks1.68K decks
26%synergy
The Sound of Drums
20%inclusion334 decks1.68K decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
17%inclusion290 decks1.68K decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
16%inclusion260 decks1.68K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion258 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion233 decks1.68K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion217 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Blink
10%inclusion174 decks1.68K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion150 decks1.68K decks
-7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.1%inclusion102 decks1.68K decks
0%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.5%inclusion92 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.01K decks1.68K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
31%inclusion522 decks1.68K decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion463 decks1.68K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion356 decks1.68K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion272 decks1.68K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion215 decks1.68K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion177 decks1.68K decks
-5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.4%inclusion157 decks1.68K decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion104 decks1.11K decks
1%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.3%inclusion139 decks1.68K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion98 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.53K decks1.68K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.49K decks1.68K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
80%inclusion1.34K decks1.68K decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion922 decks1.68K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion876 decks1.68K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion802 decks1.68K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion736 decks1.68K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion583 decks1.68K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion563 decks1.68K decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion478 decks1.68K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion464 decks1.68K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion440 decks1.68K decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion394 decks1.68K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion299 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion269 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion250 decks1.68K decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion113 decks1.68K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion107 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion93 decks1.68K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.64K decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.64K decks1.68K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.63K decks1.68K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.58K decks1.68K decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion1.18K decks1.68K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.14K decks1.68K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion1.06K decks1.68K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion1.02K decks1.68K decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion986 decks1.68K decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion929 decks1.68K decks
31%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion905 decks1.68K decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion882 decks1.68K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion865 decks1.68K decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion850 decks1.68K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion842 decks1.68K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion725 decks1.68K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion719 decks1.68K decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion701 decks1.68K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion674 decks1.68K decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion670 decks1.68K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion668 decks1.68K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion550 decks1.68K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
32%inclusion530 decks1.68K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion524 decks1.68K decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion474 decks1.68K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion449 decks1.68K decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion443 decks1.68K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion433 decks1.68K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion403 decks1.68K decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion370 decks1.68K decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion368 decks1.68K decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion365 decks1.68K decks
4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
20%inclusion341 decks1.68K decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion337 decks1.68K decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion325 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion280 decks1.68K decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion267 decks1.68K decks
-13%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion249 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion240 decks1.68K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion224 decks1.68K decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion214 decks1.68K decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion213 decks1.68K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion207 decks1.68K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion206 decks1.68K decks
1%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion206 decks1.68K decks
-15%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion206 decks1.68K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion204 decks1.68K decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion185 decks1.68K decks
7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion72 decks654 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion168 decks1.68K decks
5%synergy