The Valeyard (Commander)

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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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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
3.7%inclusion4 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Price of Freedom
1.6%inclusion2 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
1.5%inclusion2 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
1.5%inclusion2 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Combustion Man
0.9%inclusion1 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Intelligence's Plan
98%inclusion1.46K decks1.49K decks
95%synergy
This Is How It Ends
97%inclusion1.44K decks1.49K decks
94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
98%inclusion1.46K decks1.49K decks
94%synergy
Truth or Consequences
93%inclusion1.39K decks1.49K decks
92%synergy
Sycorax Commander
93%inclusion1.39K decks1.49K decks
91%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
92%inclusion1.37K decks1.49K decks
90%synergy
Plea for Power
90%inclusion1.34K decks1.49K decks
89%synergy
Split Decision
89%inclusion1.33K decks1.49K decks
89%synergy
Hunted by The Family
89%inclusion1.33K decks1.49K decks
88%synergy
Mob Verdict
88%inclusion1.27K decks1.44K decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion1.32K decks1.49K decks
86%synergy
Illusion of Choice
87%inclusion1.30K decks1.49K decks
87%synergy
Capital Punishment
87%inclusion1.30K decks1.49K decks
86%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
85%inclusion1.26K decks1.49K decks
84%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
84%inclusion1.25K decks1.49K decks
82%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
82%inclusion1.22K decks1.49K decks
82%synergy
Grudge Keeper
81%inclusion1.21K decks1.49K decks
81%synergy
Missy
81%inclusion1.20K decks1.49K decks
79%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
79%inclusion1.17K decks1.49K decks
76%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
74%inclusion1.10K decks1.49K decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion397 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion290 decks1.49K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion197 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion178 decks1.49K decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion177 decks1.49K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.2%inclusion122 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.3%inclusion109 decks1.49K decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion89 decks1.49K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Master, Gallifrey's End
73%inclusion1.09K decks1.49K decks
71%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
64%inclusion955 decks1.49K decks
38%synergy
Cult of Skaro
56%inclusion841 decks1.49K decks
54%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion826 decks1.49K decks
42%synergy
Messenger Jays
51%inclusion754 decks1.49K decks
50%synergy
Dalek Squadron
50%inclusion752 decks1.49K decks
48%synergy
Dalek Drone
50%inclusion743 decks1.49K decks
47%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion739 decks1.49K decks
42%synergy
Auton Soldier
48%inclusion713 decks1.49K decks
44%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
47%inclusion703 decks1.49K decks
38%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion607 decks1.49K decks
33%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
35%inclusion518 decks1.49K decks
32%synergy
Weeping Angel
30%inclusion455 decks1.49K decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion352 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Fatespinner
28%inclusion421 decks1.49K decks
28%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
28%inclusion419 decks1.49K decks
25%synergy
Dr. Eggman
28%inclusion152 decks544 decks
28%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
28%inclusion414 decks1.49K decks
26%synergy
Baleful Strix
27%inclusion406 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
21%inclusion316 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion302 decks1.49K decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion268 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
19%inclusion281 decks1.49K decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion187 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
14%inclusion214 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion210 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Renegade Silent
13%inclusion191 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion186 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Vashta Nerada
12%inclusion172 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
The Rani
11%inclusion160 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
10%inclusion154 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
10%inclusion144 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
8.8%inclusion131 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.6%inclusion113 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
7.3%inclusion109 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.8%inclusion101 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.7%inclusion100 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.3%inclusion20 decks319 decks
-1%synergy
Cybermat
6.2%inclusion93 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Agitator Ant
6.2%inclusion93 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
5.8%inclusion86 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.3%inclusion79 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
5.1%inclusion76 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
51%inclusion768 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
51%inclusion653 decks1.29K decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion666 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
35%inclusion524 decks1.49K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion473 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion416 decks1.49K decks
-6%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion412 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
23%inclusion320 decks1.37K decks
21%synergy
Flatline
23%inclusion349 decks1.49K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion339 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion296 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion258 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion237 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion220 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion134 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion169 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion165 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion161 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
10%inclusion146 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion144 decks1.49K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.6%inclusion129 decks1.49K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion118 decks1.49K decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.9%inclusion89 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Risk Factor
6.7%inclusion100 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.3%inclusion79 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
66%inclusion982 decks1.49K decks
65%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
65%inclusion931 decks1.44K decks
63%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
59%inclusion882 decks1.49K decks
56%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion727 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Exterminate!
44%inclusion660 decks1.49K decks
42%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
42%inclusion476 decks1.14K decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion561 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion523 decks1.49K decks
33%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
30%inclusion452 decks1.49K decks
29%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
22%inclusion324 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
20%inclusion302 decks1.49K decks
20%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
20%inclusion300 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Choice of Damnations
20%inclusion298 decks1.49K decks
20%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion274 decks1.49K decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion267 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion238 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Delete
15%inclusion225 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion219 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
14%inclusion205 decks1.49K decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion175 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion168 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion156 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Path of the Enigma
10%inclusion146 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion143 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.3%inclusion139 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.0%inclusion135 decks1.49K decks
-12%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion130 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.6%inclusion129 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.6%inclusion128 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.0%inclusion120 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion81 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
69%inclusion1.03K decks1.49K decks
69%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion665 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion389 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion295 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Tempting Contract
17%inclusion259 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Cybership
10%inclusion151 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.6%inclusion129 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
TARDIS
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.6%inclusion113 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion106 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.8%inclusion96 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
60%inclusion901 decks1.49K decks
47%synergy
Death in Heaven
34%inclusion503 decks1.49K decks
32%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
26%inclusion383 decks1.49K decks
25%synergy
The Sound of Drums
22%inclusion327 decks1.49K decks
21%synergy
Wound Reflection
18%inclusion266 decks1.49K decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion228 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion218 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion211 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion190 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Blink
12%inclusion173 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion144 decks1.49K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.9%inclusion103 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.7%inclusion85 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Day of the Moon
5.5%inclusion82 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion915 decks1.49K decks
26%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
30%inclusion444 decks1.49K decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion410 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion314 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion247 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
14%inclusion205 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
10%inclusion149 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion148 decks1.49K decks
-6%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.9%inclusion133 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion61 decks791 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion88 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.36K decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.33K decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Model of Unity
81%inclusion1.21K decks1.49K decks
81%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion830 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion781 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion715 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion646 decks1.49K decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion543 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion539 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion444 decks1.49K decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion415 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion395 decks1.49K decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion337 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion292 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion235 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion231 decks1.49K decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.2%inclusion108 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion94 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.9%inclusion88 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.46K decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.46K decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.45K decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.40K decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
72%inclusion1.08K decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion1.02K decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion933 decks1.49K decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion911 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
60%inclusion889 decks1.49K decks
35%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
57%inclusion857 decks1.49K decks
32%synergy
Haunted Ridge
55%inclusion824 decks1.49K decks
34%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion792 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion778 decks1.49K decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion767 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion745 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion666 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion664 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion640 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion582 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion582 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion582 decks1.49K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion513 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion496 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion495 decks1.49K decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion423 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion396 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion381 decks1.49K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion379 decks1.49K decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion372 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion345 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion340 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion337 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion321 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion307 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
20%inclusion302 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion251 decks1.49K decks
-8%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion209 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion220 decks1.49K decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion194 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion194 decks1.49K decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion182 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion179 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion178 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion178 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion175 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion173 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion169 decks1.49K decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion167 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion160 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
-2%synergy