Bristly Bill, Spine Sower (Commander) - Expensive Core

Mike Carrozza
May 20, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - "I Would've Won and We Would've Played Another Game"
This week on Am I the Bolas?, should you refrain from using your removal, particularly on opponents' commanders? Or should you let it fly?
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38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Germination Practicum
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Studious First-Year
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
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Kodama of the West Tree
91%inclusion89 decks98 decks
84%synergy
The Ozolith
84%inclusion82 decks98 decks
76%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
83%inclusion81 decks98 decks
75%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
82%inclusion80 decks98 decks
74%synergy
Hardened Scales
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
71%synergy
The Great Henge
90%inclusion88 decks98 decks
67%synergy
Scythecat Cub
70%inclusion58 decks83 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Branching Evolution
73%inclusion72 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
59%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
84%inclusion82 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Cobra
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
55%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
53%synergy
Beast Within
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Exploration
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
52%synergy
Evolution Sage
68%inclusion67 decks98 decks
55%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
57%synergy
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Crop Rotation
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Worldly Tutor
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
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Scute Swarm
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Ouroboroid
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
55%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
55%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Gyre Sage
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Evolution Witness
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Railway Brawler
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Managorger Hydra
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Incubation Druid
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Icetill Explorer
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
-24%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Vigor
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Mystic
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
-18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Tireless Tracker
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Fertilid
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Augur of Autumn
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Famished Worldsire
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Entish Restoration
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Call
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Harrow
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Vigor
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Ram Through
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-0%synergy
Silkguard
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-0%synergy
Invigorating Surge
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Fog
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Constant Mists
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Awaken the Woods
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Scapeshift
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Gathering
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Life from the Loam
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Genesis Wave
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonize
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-22%synergy
Bushwhack
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Emerald Medallion
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Power Fist
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Exploration Broodship
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Titania
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Zuran Orb
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-15%synergy
The Ooze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
The Endstone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Sphere Grid
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
High Score
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Roaring Earth
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Sapling Nursery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Bear Umbra
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Level Up
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Druid Class
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Spelunking
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Asceticism
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Master's Guidance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Solid Ground
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fight Rigging
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Primeval Bounty
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Mirri's Guile
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Invasion of Zendikar
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Dryad Arbor
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Ba Sing Se
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Basin
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Homeward Path
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion73 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Wooded Foothills
74%inclusion73 decks98 decks
65%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Fabled Passage
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
58%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Prismatic Vista
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion56 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Brokers Hideout
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Woodland
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Hideout
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Shire Terrace
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy