REDHREC #1269

Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos

Legendary Creature — Human Berserker

Trample Alexios attacks each combat if able, can't be sacrificed, and can't attack its owner. At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player gains control of Alexios, untaps it, and puts a +1/+1 counter on it. It gains haste until end of turn.

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“Political hot potato that grows bigger, forces everyone into combat, and punishes indecision.”

PlaystyleMidrange

DifficultyIntermediate

Wins viaCombat damage, Commander damage

ThemesVoltron, Group Hug

Strategy

How this commander wants to play

Alexios is a hilarious political hot potato that forces everyone into combat while growing stronger each turn. Your job is to enjoy the chaos as this 4/4 trampler bounces around the table, gaining a +1/+1 counter and haste whenever it changes hands. Since Alexios attacks each combat if able and can't be sacrificed, you're essentially playing a group slug deck where everyone takes damage from this shared threat—but you get to build around its inevitable growth and use it as a tool for political leverage.

The core strategy is leaning into damage amplification and forcing combat outcomes. You want cards that pump Alexios for your turn (making it a legitimate threat), protect it in your hand if needed, and punish opponents who can't block or take the damage. Think of it as a Voltron-lite strategy mixed with group slug elements. You're not trying to kill Alexios—you're weaponizing the fact that everyone has to deal with it, and you benefit most when it's at the table swinging.

Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.

Key Synergies

Cards that especially shine here

Budget Build

Same gameplan, less money

Skip pricey pump spells like Grapeshoot; use Embercleave, Assault Strobe, and combat-trick staples from standard sets instead. Budget-friendly classics like Titan's Strength and Brute Force do the job.