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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
4.4%inclusion4 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Skateboard
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Dome
1.1%inclusion1 decks90 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion333 decks398 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion319 decks398 decks
62%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion276 decks398 decks
56%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion257 decks398 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion276 decks398 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion240 decks398 decks
50%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion220 decks398 decks
49%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
58%inclusion230 decks398 decks
48%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion219 decks398 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion216 decks398 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion286 decks398 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion259 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
58%inclusion230 decks398 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion221 decks398 decks
42%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion209 decks398 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion206 decks398 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
51%inclusion201 decks398 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion195 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
48%inclusion193 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion175 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
42%inclusion168 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion117 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion115 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Lizard Blades
29%inclusion115 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion105 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Champion of the Flame
26%inclusion103 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
26%inclusion102 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion94 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion84 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion81 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
20%inclusion79 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion73 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Rabbit Battery
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion36 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion57 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Kor Blademaster
15%inclusion60 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion54 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion53 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
13%inclusion50 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
37%inclusion146 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion126 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion126 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion94 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion85 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion81 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion59 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion54 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion53 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Condemn
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.8%inclusion27 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Bulk Up
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion120 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion118 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion94 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion79 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion60 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.7%inclusion21 decks371 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion175 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
40%inclusion159 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion157 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion156 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
37%inclusion149 decks398 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
37%inclusion148 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Fireshrieker
35%inclusion140 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Blade
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion132 decks398 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion123 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion120 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
30%inclusion120 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion117 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
29%inclusion116 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion112 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
27%inclusion107 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion97 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion53 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion53 decks226 decks
21%synergy
Greataxe
23%inclusion92 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Plate Armor
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion45 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion84 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion73 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion77 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion77 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion61 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion76 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
18%inclusion73 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion52 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion67 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion62 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion59 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
15%inclusion59 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion45 decks316 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion51 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion50 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Ring of Valkas
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
40%inclusion159 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion107 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Fighter Class
22%inclusion89 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion81 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
12%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion42 decks366 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion238 decks398 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion167 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
39%inclusion157 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion116 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion116 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion54 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion36 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
-11%synergy
Needle Spires
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion342 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion278 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion192 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion130 decks398 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion397 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion390 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion338 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion191 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion180 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion162 decks398 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion138 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion133 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
30%inclusion118 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion115 decks398 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion103 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion93 decks398 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion85 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion87 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion87 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion84 decks398 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion78 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
19%inclusion76 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
-11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion40 decks288 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
-15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion50 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
-14%synergy