Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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
Professor Dellian Fel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Erode
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Academy Manufactor
92%inclusion154 decks167 decks
83%synergy
Peregrin Took
95%inclusion158 decks167 decks
82%synergy
Samwise Gamgee
81%inclusion135 decks167 decks
69%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
74%inclusion123 decks167 decks
68%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
84%inclusion141 decks167 decks
67%synergy
The Shire
77%inclusion128 decks167 decks
66%synergy
Gilded Goose
74%inclusion123 decks167 decks
62%synergy
Sanguine Bond
72%inclusion121 decks167 decks
60%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
69%inclusion116 decks167 decks
56%synergy
Pippin, Warden of Isengard
63%inclusion106 decks167 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion138 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
77%inclusion128 decks167 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion120 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
68%inclusion113 decks167 decks
47%synergy
The Gaffer
66%inclusion111 decks167 decks
54%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion110 decks167 decks
29%synergy
Farmer Cotton
64%inclusion107 decks167 decks
53%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
60%inclusion101 decks167 decks
50%synergy
Delighted Halfling
60%inclusion100 decks167 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion99 decks167 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
57%inclusion96 decks167 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion80 decks167 decks
36%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion79 decks167 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion65 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion56 decks167 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion55 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Rapacious Guest
57%inclusion96 decks167 decks
48%synergy
Treebeard, Gracious Host
57%inclusion96 decks167 decks
43%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion91 decks167 decks
44%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
54%inclusion90 decks167 decks
45%synergy
Savvy Hunter
51%inclusion86 decks167 decks
43%synergy
Merry, Warden of Isengard
50%inclusion84 decks167 decks
42%synergy
Experimental Confectioner
49%inclusion82 decks167 decks
45%synergy
Prize Pig
49%inclusion81 decks167 decks
40%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
48%inclusion80 decks167 decks
40%synergy
Banquet Guests
48%inclusion80 decks167 decks
39%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
47%inclusion78 decks167 decks
39%synergy
Meriadoc Brandybuck
45%inclusion75 decks167 decks
38%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
44%inclusion74 decks167 decks
37%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
42%inclusion70 decks167 decks
37%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
41%inclusion68 decks167 decks
36%synergy
Elanor Gardner
40%inclusion66 decks167 decks
33%synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
39%inclusion65 decks167 decks
35%synergy
Essence Warden
38%inclusion64 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Feasting Hobbit
38%inclusion64 decks167 decks
30%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
32%inclusion54 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
32%inclusion53 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion51 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Ocelot Pride
28%inclusion47 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Gyome, Master Chef
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
20%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Frodo, Sauron's Bane
26%inclusion43 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Sméagol, Helpful Guide
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Scurry Oak
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Viscera Seer
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Master
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Hazel's Brewmaster
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Astrid Peth
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Apothecary White
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Soul Warden
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion87 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
40%inclusion67 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion42 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Incursion
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Mortality Spear
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Second Harvest
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Treats
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Hobbit's Sting
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
51%inclusion85 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion73 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Revive the Shire
40%inclusion66 decks167 decks
32%synergy
Many Partings
35%inclusion59 decks167 decks
29%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
34%inclusion57 decks167 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion42 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Mighty
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Fumigate
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
-8%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
The Ring Goes South
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
-19%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
26%inclusion43 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Oven
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
-10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Lembas
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
53%inclusion89 decks167 decks
48%synergy
Call of the Ring
52%inclusion87 decks167 decks
45%synergy
Ninja Pizza
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
41%inclusion69 decks167 decks
36%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
35%inclusion59 decks167 decks
32%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
34%inclusion57 decks167 decks
27%synergy
Parallel Lives
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Season
26%inclusion43 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Campsite Cuisine
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Snack
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Call for Unity
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion64 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36%inclusion60 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion56 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Restless Cottage
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion157 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion135 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Inherited Envelope
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion160 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion157 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion157 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion157 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
75%inclusion125 decks167 decks
32%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion121 decks167 decks
29%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
72%inclusion121 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion111 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
66%inclusion111 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion109 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Temple Garden
65%inclusion109 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Brushland
57%inclusion96 decks167 decks
29%synergy
Canopy Vista
54%inclusion91 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Indatha Triome
49%inclusion81 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion80 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion80 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
47%inclusion79 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion76 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion69 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion67 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Village
38%inclusion64 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
38%inclusion64 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion63 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
37%inclusion62 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
35%inclusion58 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion55 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
30%inclusion50 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Scattered Groves
26%inclusion43 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Horizon Canopy
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Shire Terrace
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
2%synergy