The Valeyard (Commander) - Budget

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fire Lord Azula
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
99%inclusion148 decks150 decks
95%synergy
This Is How It Ends
97%inclusion146 decks150 decks
95%synergy
Sycorax Commander
97%inclusion145 decks150 decks
95%synergy
Hunted by The Family
91%inclusion137 decks150 decks
90%synergy
Truth or Consequences
90%inclusion135 decks150 decks
89%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
91%inclusion137 decks150 decks
89%synergy
Plea for Power
89%inclusion134 decks150 decks
89%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
90%inclusion135 decks150 decks
88%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
91%inclusion137 decks150 decks
87%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
87%inclusion131 decks150 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
84%inclusion126 decks150 decks
82%synergy
Mob Verdict
83%inclusion123 decks148 decks
82%synergy
Missy
83%inclusion124 decks150 decks
81%synergy
The Master, Gallifrey's End
83%inclusion124 decks150 decks
81%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion123 decks150 decks
82%synergy
Split Decision
81%inclusion121 decks150 decks
80%synergy
Grudge Keeper
80%inclusion120 decks150 decks
80%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
78%inclusion117 decks150 decks
77%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
74%inclusion111 decks150 decks
74%synergy
Capital Punishment
72%inclusion108 decks150 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Cult of Skaro
71%inclusion106 decks150 decks
69%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
65%inclusion98 decks150 decks
52%synergy
Messenger Jays
63%inclusion94 decks150 decks
62%synergy
Dalek Drone
62%inclusion93 decks150 decks
60%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
61%inclusion91 decks150 decks
34%synergy
Dalek Squadron
59%inclusion89 decks150 decks
57%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
47%inclusion71 decks150 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion70 decks150 decks
39%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
45%inclusion68 decks150 decks
43%synergy
Weeping Angel
42%inclusion63 decks150 decks
40%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
38%inclusion57 decks150 decks
37%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
33%inclusion50 decks150 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
27%synergy
Baleful Strix
27%inclusion41 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Renegade Silent
27%inclusion40 decks150 decks
26%synergy
The Rani
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
22%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
21%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Dr. Eggman
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Vashta Nerada
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Auton Soldier
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Cybermat
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
15%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
9%synergy
The Flood of Mars
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Agitator Ant
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
6%synergy
The Beast, Deathless Prince
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Clockwork Droid
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Fatespinner
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Zygon Infiltrator
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Sontaran General
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
6%synergy
The Master, Formed Anew
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Vislor Turlough
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Illusion of Choice
72%inclusion108 decks150 decks
72%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion71 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion58 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion57 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion54 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Flatline
31%inclusion47 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Fact or Fiction
31%inclusion46 decks150 decks
23%synergy
Cyber Conversion
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
-21%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
-16%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Don't Blink
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Risk Factor
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Doomsday Confluence
51%inclusion77 decks150 decks
50%synergy
Exterminate!
51%inclusion77 decks150 decks
49%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
49%inclusion72 decks148 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion70 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion55 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
27%inclusion41 decks150 decks
25%synergy
Delete
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
23%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Path of the Schemer
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Path of the Enigma
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Insights
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-14%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Coercive Portal
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Cybership
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
-16%synergy
TARDIS
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Death in Heaven
43%inclusion65 decks150 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion61 decks150 decks
27%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
40%synergy
The Sound of Drums
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Blink
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Wound Reflection
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Day of the Moon
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion41 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
26%inclusion39 decks150 decks
25%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion137 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion128 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Model of Unity
83%inclusion124 decks150 decks
82%synergy
Commander's Sphere
54%inclusion81 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
54%inclusion81 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion74 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion72 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion71 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion57 decks150 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion55 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion48 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion46 decks150 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion40 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion150 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion148 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion148 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion138 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
86%inclusion129 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion113 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
69%inclusion103 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion101 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Malice
55%inclusion82 decks150 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
53%inclusion80 decks150 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Deceit
52%inclusion78 decks150 decks
38%synergy
Choked Estuary
47%inclusion70 decks150 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion69 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion69 decks150 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion65 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion58 decks150 decks
23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
39%inclusion58 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion54 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion49 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion47 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
29%inclusion44 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Pools
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
-13%synergy
River of Tears
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-17%synergy
Oscorp Industries
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy