Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait (Commander) - Expensive

Mike Carrozza
Apr 1, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - To Approach or to Hoof?
This week on Am I the Bolas?, we're talking alternate win conditions. Are they a cheap out, or do they represent careful planning?
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Lessons from Life
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75%synergy
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74%synergy
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73%synergy
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60%synergy
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57%synergy
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57%synergy
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54%synergy
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54%synergy
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53%synergy
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50%synergy
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39%synergy
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63%inclusion963 decks1.52K decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion953 decks1.52K decks
31%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
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51%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
56%inclusion855 decks1.52K decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion853 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion818 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
54%inclusion817 decks1.52K decks
43%synergy
Kodama's Reach
47%inclusion717 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
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50%synergy
Crop Rotation
65%inclusion998 decks1.52K decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion971 decks1.52K decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion914 decks1.52K decks
44%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
58%inclusion891 decks1.52K decks
52%synergy
Field of the Dead
53%inclusion805 decks1.52K decks
48%synergy
Worldly Tutor
52%inclusion794 decks1.52K decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion746 decks1.52K decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion678 decks1.52K decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
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35%synergy
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30%synergy
Eternal Witness
45%inclusion691 decks1.52K decks
26%synergy
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42%inclusion638 decks1.52K decks
39%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
42%inclusion637 decks1.52K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
41%inclusion629 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
41%inclusion628 decks1.52K decks
32%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
41%inclusion619 decks1.52K decks
31%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
38%inclusion482 decks1.25K decks
32%synergy
Icetill Explorer
38%inclusion290 decks759 decks
33%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
38%inclusion342 decks907 decks
35%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
35%inclusion532 decks1.52K decks
30%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
34%inclusion425 decks1.26K decks
27%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
31%inclusion477 decks1.52K decks
28%synergy
Roil Elemental
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28%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
31%inclusion456 decks1.48K decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
29%inclusion447 decks1.52K decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion426 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
27%inclusion408 decks1.52K decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion404 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
25%inclusion385 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
25%inclusion385 decks1.52K decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
24%inclusion360 decks1.52K decks
21%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
21%inclusion325 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
21%inclusion317 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion297 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
19%inclusion284 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
17%inclusion262 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
17%inclusion254 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion239 decks1.52K decks
-12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion235 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
14%inclusion218 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
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10%synergy
Augur of Autumn
13%inclusion196 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Coiling Oracle
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0%synergy
Elvish Mystic
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-11%synergy
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11%inclusion175 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Quirion Ranger
11%inclusion173 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Ruin Crab
11%inclusion173 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
10%inclusion156 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Tireless Tracker
10%inclusion154 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
10%inclusion153 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
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-3%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
10%inclusion151 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
10%inclusion151 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Scythecat Cub
10%inclusion124 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Collector Ouphe
9.4%inclusion144 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
9.4%inclusion143 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Six
9.1%inclusion135 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
9.1%inclusion138 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.1%inclusion138 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
47%inclusion713 decks1.52K decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion703 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
46%inclusion694 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion672 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion556 decks1.52K decks
29%synergy
Harrow
36%inclusion552 decks1.52K decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion531 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion454 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
29%inclusion437 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion393 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion378 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion299 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
20%inclusion306 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion302 decks1.52K decks
-7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
18%inclusion272 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion268 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion250 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
15%inclusion227 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion218 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion198 decks1.52K decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion192 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion178 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion176 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion170 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Planar Genesis
10%inclusion152 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion148 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Gush
9.1%inclusion138 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
8.9%inclusion135 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Constant Mists
7.7%inclusion118 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Deprive
7.5%inclusion115 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.5%inclusion115 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Summoner's Pact
7.5%inclusion114 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.4%inclusion113 decks1.52K decks
-7%synergy
Simic Charm
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion95 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion89 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.6%inclusion80 decks1.43K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
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2%synergy
Sorceries
Green Sun's Zenith
45%inclusion681 decks1.52K decks
37%synergy
Scapeshift
45%inclusion679 decks1.52K decks
42%synergy
Explore
39%inclusion597 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion593 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion490 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Walk the Aeons
28%inclusion430 decks1.52K decks
26%synergy
Awaken the Woods
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21%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
23%inclusion348 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion294 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
19%inclusion288 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion278 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
15%inclusion234 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Summer Bloom
15%inclusion227 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
15%inclusion225 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion145 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion217 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Broken Bond
12%inclusion185 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Life from the Loam
11%inclusion175 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Whelming Wave
11%inclusion174 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
11%inclusion163 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Natural Order
11%inclusion162 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Urban Evolution
9.1%inclusion138 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
8.7%inclusion133 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Reshape the Earth
8.7%inclusion133 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
7.0%inclusion106 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
6.5%inclusion99 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.0%inclusion92 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion84 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Open the Way
5.5%inclusion84 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.4%inclusion83 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Tooth and Nail
5.3%inclusion81 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.3%inclusion81 decks1.52K decks
-7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.1%inclusion77 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conduit of Worlds
30%inclusion460 decks1.52K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion338 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion334 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
18%inclusion279 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion185 decks1.52K decks
-13%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion182 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion81 decks772 decks
8%synergy
Zuran Orb
7.8%inclusion119 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Horn of Greed
6.9%inclusion105 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.6%inclusion101 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.2%inclusion80 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion659 decks1.52K decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
36%inclusion553 decks1.52K decks
28%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
31%inclusion475 decks1.52K decks
22%synergy
Trade Routes
21%inclusion319 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion258 decks1.33K decks
17%synergy
Spelunking
16%inclusion242 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
14%inclusion215 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Druid Class
14%inclusion210 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
12%inclusion188 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
12%inclusion177 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
12%inclusion176 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Abundance
9.3%inclusion142 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
9.1%inclusion138 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Sapling Nursery
8.7%inclusion33 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
8.2%inclusion84 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8.2%inclusion125 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.5%inclusion114 decks1.52K decks
-10%synergy
Wild Growth
7.5%inclusion114 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion105 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Omniscience
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.4%inclusion83 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion147 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
24%inclusion368 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
10%inclusion151 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
7.4%inclusion113 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.9%inclusion105 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion1.06K decks1.52K decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
69%inclusion1.05K decks1.52K decks
47%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
60%inclusion922 decks1.52K decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion849 decks1.52K decks
37%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
51%inclusion779 decks1.52K decks
48%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
47%inclusion714 decks1.52K decks
35%synergy
Strip Mine
43%inclusion649 decks1.52K decks
40%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion265 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Dryad Arbor
24%inclusion371 decks1.52K decks
20%synergy
Shifting Woodland
21%inclusion306 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion297 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Guildless Commons
18%inclusion271 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Thespian's Stage
16%inclusion243 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Glacial Chasm
16%inclusion240 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Wasteland
15%inclusion232 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion214 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion194 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Dark Depths
12%inclusion188 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion178 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Vesuva
12%inclusion177 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Ghost Town
11%inclusion175 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Jungle Basin
11%inclusion173 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion170 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion150 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion147 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.0%inclusion137 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion98 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
6.2%inclusion94 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
6.1%inclusion93 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.0%inclusion46 decks768 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion89 decks1.52K decks
-16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.8%inclusion88 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion87 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.52K decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion1.33K decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion574 decks1.52K decks
-25%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion447 decks1.52K decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion356 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion304 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion297 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion236 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion155 decks1.52K decks
-21%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion146 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.7%inclusion117 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.7%inclusion117 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.2%inclusion110 decks1.52K decks
-15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion1.42K decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion1.42K decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion1.31K decks1.52K decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion1.29K decks1.52K decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion1.23K decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
77%inclusion1.17K decks1.52K decks
62%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
71%inclusion1.08K decks1.52K decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion910 decks1.52K decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion900 decks1.52K decks
49%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion859 decks1.52K decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion853 decks1.52K decks
45%synergy
Prismatic Vista
55%inclusion840 decks1.52K decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion833 decks1.52K decks
45%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion831 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion816 decks1.52K decks
44%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion762 decks1.52K decks
35%synergy
Hedge Maze
43%inclusion654 decks1.52K decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion614 decks1.52K decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion475 decks1.52K decks
-21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion461 decks1.52K decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion434 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
28%inclusion421 decks1.52K decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
27%inclusion418 decks1.52K decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion378 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion362 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
21%inclusion304 decks1.48K decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion312 decks1.52K decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion299 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion294 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion278 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion273 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion266 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion262 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
16%inclusion181 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion206 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion51 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion173 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion169 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Rimewood Falls
11%inclusion166 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.3%inclusion142 decks1.52K decks
-15%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
9.1%inclusion138 decks1.52K decks
-30%synergy
Brokers Hideout
8.8%inclusion134 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
8.5%inclusion129 decks1.52K decks
-29%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion125 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Tangled Islet
7.5%inclusion115 decks1.52K decks
-8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.5%inclusion111 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
6.7%inclusion102 decks1.52K decks
-6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion87 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
5.7%inclusion22 decks387 decks
-1%synergy