The Valeyard (Commander)

Background image for How To Be the Bolas - A Conversation With Mike Carrozza
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
4.4%inclusion6 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Weather Maker
3.2%inclusion3 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Turtles in Time
2.1%inclusion2 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
1.4%inclusion2 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
1.0%inclusion1 decks96 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.55K decks1.59K decks
94%synergy
This Is How It Ends
96%inclusion1.53K decks1.59K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
97%inclusion1.54K decks1.59K decks
93%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.48K decks1.59K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.47K decks1.59K decks
91%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
92%inclusion1.46K decks1.59K decks
89%synergy
Plea for Power
89%inclusion1.42K decks1.59K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.41K decks1.59K decks
88%synergy
Mob Verdict
88%inclusion1.40K decks1.59K decks
88%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.41K decks1.59K decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion1.40K decks1.59K decks
85%synergy
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion1.40K decks1.59K decks
87%synergy
Capital Punishment
86%inclusion1.36K decks1.59K decks
85%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
84%inclusion1.34K decks1.59K decks
84%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
83%inclusion1.32K decks1.59K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
81%inclusion1.29K decks1.59K decks
81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
81%inclusion1.29K decks1.59K decks
81%synergy
Missy
80%inclusion1.27K decks1.59K decks
78%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
78%inclusion1.24K decks1.59K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
74%inclusion1.18K decks1.59K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion405 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion282 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion208 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion185 decks1.59K decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion184 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.1%inclusion129 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.7%inclusion107 decks1.59K decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.59K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
72%inclusion1.15K decks1.59K decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
65%inclusion1.04K decks1.59K decks
38%synergy
Cult of Skaro
55%inclusion878 decks1.59K decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion855 decks1.59K decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion811 decks1.59K decks
43%synergy
Messenger Jays
49%inclusion783 decks1.59K decks
49%synergy
Dalek Squadron
49%inclusion782 decks1.59K decks
47%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
49%inclusion776 decks1.59K decks
40%synergy
Dalek Drone
48%inclusion762 decks1.59K decks
46%synergy
Auton Soldier
47%inclusion751 decks1.59K decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
40%inclusion643 decks1.59K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
34%inclusion539 decks1.59K decks
31%synergy
Dr. Eggman
29%inclusion217 decks738 decks
29%synergy
Weeping Angel
29%inclusion467 decks1.59K decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion410 decks1.41K decks
25%synergy
Fatespinner
28%inclusion452 decks1.59K decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion449 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
28%inclusion442 decks1.59K decks
26%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
28%inclusion439 decks1.59K decks
25%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
23%inclusion358 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion306 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion317 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion225 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
17%inclusion271 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion240 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion225 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion198 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Renegade Silent
12%inclusion192 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Vashta Nerada
11%inclusion169 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion163 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
The Rani
10%inclusion158 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.6%inclusion121 decks1.41K decks
8%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
8.5%inclusion135 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.5%inclusion39 decks521 decks
1%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
7.1%inclusion113 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Cybermat
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Agitator Ant
5.9%inclusion93 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
51%inclusion817 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
51%inclusion746 decks1.46K decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion684 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
34%inclusion538 decks1.59K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion514 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion439 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion428 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion381 decks1.53K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion383 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
22%inclusion348 decks1.59K decks
22%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion308 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion266 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion259 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion230 decks1.59K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion189 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion145 decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion172 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion164 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
9.2%inclusion146 decks1.59K decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion145 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.9%inclusion142 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.59K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.3%inclusion107 decks1.47K decks
5%synergy
Risk Factor
6.9%inclusion109 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
66%inclusion1.05K decks1.59K decks
65%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
66%inclusion1.04K decks1.59K decks
64%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
59%inclusion945 decks1.59K decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion751 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Exterminate!
43%inclusion678 decks1.59K decks
41%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
43%inclusion562 decks1.32K decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion570 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion552 decks1.59K decks
33%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
29%inclusion458 decks1.59K decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion339 decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Choice of Damnations
21%inclusion328 decks1.59K decks
20%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
20%inclusion323 decks1.59K decks
20%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
19%inclusion298 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion292 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion283 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion256 decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion239 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Delete
15%inclusion231 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
13%inclusion214 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion188 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion179 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion160 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion156 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.3%inclusion148 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.59K decks
-11%synergy
Minds Aglow
9.0%inclusion143 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.9%inclusion142 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.2%inclusion130 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.2%inclusion89 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.09K decks1.59K decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion701 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion409 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
19%inclusion297 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion295 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Cybership
10%inclusion164 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.8%inclusion140 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
7.9%inclusion126 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.6%inclusion120 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.4%inclusion118 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.7%inclusion105 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
60%inclusion956 decks1.59K decks
46%synergy
Death in Heaven
33%inclusion530 decks1.59K decks
32%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
26%inclusion420 decks1.59K decks
26%synergy
The Sound of Drums
20%inclusion325 decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Wound Reflection
16%inclusion262 decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion248 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion240 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion227 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion202 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Blink
11%inclusion176 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion146 decks1.59K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.4%inclusion102 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion958 decks1.59K decks
25%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
30%inclusion482 decks1.59K decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion432 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion329 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion259 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion207 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion166 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion86 decks981 decks
0%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.2%inclusion130 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion95 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.45K decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.41K decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
81%inclusion1.28K decks1.59K decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion875 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion827 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion760 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion690 decks1.59K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion563 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion550 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion465 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion439 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion429 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion366 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion295 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion259 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion237 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.2%inclusion114 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion100 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.5%inclusion87 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.56K decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.55K decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.55K decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.50K decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion1.12K decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.09K decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion995 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion974 decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion936 decks1.59K decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion890 decks1.59K decks
31%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion865 decks1.59K decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion836 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion818 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion813 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion798 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion697 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion690 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion677 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion628 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion624 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion622 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion525 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
32%inclusion507 decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
32%inclusion503 decks1.59K decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion448 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion420 decks1.59K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion413 decks1.59K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion405 decks1.59K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion389 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion355 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion353 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion351 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
21%inclusion328 decks1.59K decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion324 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion318 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion272 decks1.59K decks
-7%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion237 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion254 decks1.59K decks
-13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion225 decks1.59K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion209 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion203 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion202 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion202 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion195 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion193 decks1.59K decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion191 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion191 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion179 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion56 decks520 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion163 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy