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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
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Dome
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Ravenous Robots
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion526 decks565 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion487 decks565 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion481 decks565 decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion424 decks565 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion387 decks565 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion389 decks565 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion382 decks565 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion369 decks565 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion336 decks565 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion363 decks565 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion446 decks565 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion420 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion348 decks565 decks
47%synergy
Boros Charm
61%inclusion347 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion339 decks565 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion332 decks565 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion331 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion320 decks565 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion310 decks565 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion308 decks565 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion216 decks565 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion151 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion136 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion89 decks565 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion86 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion82 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion48 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion39 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
52%inclusion292 decks565 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion256 decks565 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion244 decks565 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion216 decks565 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion215 decks565 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion188 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
31%inclusion115 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion171 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion159 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion151 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion150 decks565 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion130 decks565 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion129 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion127 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion124 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion114 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion113 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion110 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion100 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion102 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion99 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion94 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion91 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion91 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion72 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion70 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion64 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion55 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.4%inclusion53 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.0%inclusion51 decks565 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.5%inclusion48 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
8.1%inclusion46 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.9%inclusion39 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.7%inclusion38 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.7%inclusion38 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.8%inclusion33 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion233 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion215 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion196 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion174 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion165 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion143 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion120 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion101 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion93 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion91 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion73 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion69 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion66 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion64 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion60 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion60 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion57 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion50 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.4%inclusion53 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
9.2%inclusion52 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion48 decks523 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion49 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
8.0%inclusion45 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion44 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.5%inclusion37 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion36 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.4%inclusion23 decks361 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion17 decks287 decks
1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.3%inclusion30 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.1%inclusion29 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion165 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion163 decks565 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion115 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion103 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion84 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion65 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion52 decks565 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion38 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.2%inclusion33 decks533 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.8%inclusion33 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion307 decks565 decks
48%synergy
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion300 decks565 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion273 decks565 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion268 decks565 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion267 decks565 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion256 decks565 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion243 decks565 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion239 decks565 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion210 decks565 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion201 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion197 decks565 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion193 decks565 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion123 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion180 decks565 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion168 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion174 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion171 decks565 decks
28%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion169 decks565 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion166 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion106 decks368 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion161 decks565 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion140 decks565 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion132 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion127 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion101 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion126 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion126 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion106 decks478 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion121 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion116 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion105 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion109 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion105 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion104 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion101 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion101 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion101 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion99 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion98 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion90 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion93 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion59 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion82 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion80 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion58 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion73 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion73 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion60 decks478 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion70 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
53%inclusion301 decks565 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
40%inclusion227 decks565 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion167 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion104 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion82 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion69 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion65 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion63 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.7%inclusion49 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.2%inclusion41 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.1%inclusion46 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion45 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion32 decks521 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
5.3%inclusion30 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion98 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion75 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion356 decks565 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion287 decks565 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion260 decks565 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion249 decks565 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion209 decks565 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion161 decks565 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
24%inclusion134 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion130 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion123 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion79 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion69 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion65 decks565 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion61 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion58 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion58 decks565 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion45 decks540 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.0%inclusion45 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion45 decks565 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion42 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion34 decks565 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
5.7%inclusion32 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion519 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion428 decks565 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion266 decks565 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion260 decks565 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion138 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion104 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion90 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion77 decks565 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion61 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion54 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.7%inclusion49 decks565 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion45 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.4%inclusion36 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion548 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion545 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion512 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion373 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion357 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion293 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion270 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion255 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion210 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion208 decks565 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion194 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion182 decks565 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion181 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion165 decks565 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion143 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion124 decks565 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion114 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion90 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion106 decks565 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion102 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion94 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion90 decks565 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion89 decks565 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion88 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion87 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion69 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion66 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion61 decks565 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion55 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.0%inclusion51 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.2%inclusion26 decks316 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion45 decks565 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.4%inclusion42 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion39 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion37 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion37 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.4%inclusion36 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.0%inclusion34 decks565 decks
-5%synergy