The Valeyard (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
Ravenous Robots
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
This Is How It Ends
98%inclusion81 decks83 decks
95%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
95%synergy
Plea for Power
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
95%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion81 decks83 decks
94%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion77 decks83 decks
92%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
94%inclusion78 decks83 decks
92%synergy
Split Decision
92%inclusion76 decks83 decks
91%synergy
Capital Punishment
90%inclusion75 decks83 decks
90%synergy
Sycorax Commander
92%inclusion76 decks83 decks
90%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
89%synergy
Top Cards
The Dalek Emperor
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
87%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
88%synergy
Illusion of Choice
88%inclusion73 decks83 decks
87%synergy
Grudge Keeper
86%inclusion71 decks83 decks
85%synergy
Mob Verdict
86%inclusion71 decks83 decks
85%synergy
Missy
84%inclusion70 decks83 decks
82%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
82%inclusion68 decks83 decks
80%synergy
Expropriate
82%inclusion68 decks83 decks
81%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
80%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
80%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Cult of Skaro
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
57%synergy
Dalek Squadron
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
53%synergy
Dalek Drone
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
53%synergy
Auton Soldier
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
51%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Messenger Jays
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Weeping Angel
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Spark Double
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
30%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Fatespinner
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Dr. Eggman
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Renegade Silent
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Vashta Nerada
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
The Rani
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Magnus the Red
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Cyber Conversion
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Flatline
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Prisoner's Dilemma
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
64%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Exterminate!
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Choice of Damnations
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Delete
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Make an Example
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Path of the Enigma
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Path of the Schemer
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Minds Aglow
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
80%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
80%inclusion66 decks83 decks
78%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Tempting Contract
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
TARDIS
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Cybership
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
71%inclusion59 decks83 decks
57%synergy
Death in Heaven
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
48%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
26%synergy
The Sound of Drums
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Wound Reflection
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Blink
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Ambition
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Court of Vantress
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Protection Racket
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion77 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Model of Unity
88%inclusion73 decks83 decks
88%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion78 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion66 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Malice
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-14%synergy