Bristly Bill, Spine Sower (Commander) - Upgraded

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Cas Hinds
Dec 22, 2025
The Top 5 Most Annoying Cards/Mechanics to Track in Commander
Magic is a big, complex game, and growing more so with every set. But there are specific cards and mechanics that make the game too complex.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Earthbender Ascension
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Ba Sing Se
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
The Earth King
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Toph, Earthbending Master
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hardened Scales
73%inclusion331 decks454 decks
59%synergy
Branching Evolution
69%inclusion313 decks454 decks
58%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
63%inclusion287 decks454 decks
56%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
66%inclusion299 decks450 decks
53%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
56%inclusion256 decks454 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Call
57%inclusion261 decks454 decks
45%synergy
Scute Swarm
59%inclusion269 decks454 decks
43%synergy
Evolution Sage
55%inclusion249 decks454 decks
41%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
49%inclusion223 decks454 decks
41%synergy
The Ozolith
48%inclusion218 decks454 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion282 decks454 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
62%inclusion281 decks454 decks
10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
59%inclusion269 decks454 decks
20%synergy
Entish Restoration
56%inclusion254 decks454 decks
38%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
56%inclusion252 decks454 decks
39%synergy
Kodama's Reach
54%inclusion247 decks454 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion240 decks454 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
50%inclusion227 decks454 decks
39%synergy
Lotus Cobra
50%inclusion227 decks454 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion224 decks454 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
32%inclusion146 decks454 decks
15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion135 decks454 decks
11%synergy
Seedborn Muse
27%inclusion121 decks454 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.1%inclusion37 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion31 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Natural Order
6.6%inclusion30 decks454 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Avenger of Zendikar
47%inclusion213 decks454 decks
30%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
45%inclusion204 decks454 decks
33%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
42%inclusion192 decks454 decks
35%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
42%inclusion191 decks454 decks
27%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
42%inclusion191 decks454 decks
26%synergy
Ouroboroid
38%inclusion110 decks287 decks
32%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
38%inclusion172 decks454 decks
20%synergy
Managorger Hydra
37%inclusion169 decks454 decks
27%synergy
Scythecat Cub
37%inclusion166 decks450 decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion155 decks454 decks
-19%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
34%inclusion153 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Gyre Sage
33%inclusion152 decks454 decks
27%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
33%inclusion152 decks454 decks
23%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion151 decks453 decks
29%synergy
Railway Brawler
31%inclusion142 decks454 decks
26%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
30%inclusion138 decks454 decks
25%synergy
Icetill Explorer
30%inclusion83 decks276 decks
18%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
30%inclusion108 decks360 decks
27%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
29%inclusion132 decks454 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
29%inclusion131 decks454 decks
12%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
28%inclusion128 decks454 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion128 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
28%inclusion126 decks454 decks
17%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
27%inclusion121 decks454 decks
6%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
26%inclusion94 decks360 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion115 decks454 decks
-22%synergy
Vigor
25%inclusion112 decks454 decks
13%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
25%inclusion111 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
24%inclusion110 decks454 decks
21%synergy
Beast Whisperer
24%inclusion108 decks454 decks
-9%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
23%inclusion104 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Tireless Tracker
22%inclusion100 decks454 decks
11%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
21%inclusion94 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion94 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Fertilid
19%inclusion87 decks454 decks
17%synergy
Incubation Druid
19%inclusion85 decks454 decks
14%synergy
Warden of the Grove
19%inclusion74 decks397 decks
15%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
18%inclusion82 decks454 decks
12%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
18%inclusion81 decks454 decks
11%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
18%inclusion80 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
17%inclusion78 decks454 decks
7%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
17%inclusion77 decks454 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion71 decks454 decks
-13%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
15%inclusion44 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Springbloom Druid
15%inclusion70 decks454 decks
8%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
15%inclusion66 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
14%inclusion62 decks433 decks
10%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
14%inclusion65 decks454 decks
8%synergy
Augur of Autumn
14%inclusion64 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
13%inclusion61 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
46%inclusion211 decks454 decks
23%synergy
Harrow
44%inclusion198 decks454 decks
25%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
35%inclusion158 decks454 decks
16%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
30%inclusion138 decks454 decks
-6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion79 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
Ram Through
17%inclusion78 decks454 decks
-5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
16%inclusion73 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Collective Resistance
16%inclusion72 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
15%inclusion67 decks454 decks
-5%synergy
Fog
13%inclusion57 decks454 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of the Viper
12%inclusion56 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
12%inclusion55 decks454 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
12%inclusion54 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion50 decks454 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion50 decks454 decks
-9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion47 decks454 decks
-3%synergy
Overprotect
9.1%inclusion41 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
7.9%inclusion36 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
7.7%inclusion35 decks454 decks
-9%synergy
Naturalize
7.7%inclusion35 decks454 decks
1%synergy
Silkguard
7.7%inclusion35 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.5%inclusion34 decks454 decks
1%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.5%inclusion34 decks454 decks
0%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.6%inclusion30 decks454 decks
-3%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.7%inclusion26 decks454 decks
-5%synergy
Signature Slam
5.3%inclusion24 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.1%inclusion23 decks454 decks
-4%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.1%inclusion23 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion209 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion180 decks454 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
31%inclusion139 decks454 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
28%inclusion129 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
28%inclusion125 decks454 decks
6%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
24%inclusion110 decks454 decks
12%synergy
Awaken the Woods
24%inclusion107 decks454 decks
17%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
20%inclusion90 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion87 decks454 decks
-9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion82 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Bushwhack
18%inclusion82 decks454 decks
9%synergy
Scapeshift
17%inclusion77 decks454 decks
11%synergy
Last March of the Ents
16%inclusion74 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion61 decks454 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Gathering
13%inclusion57 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion55 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion54 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
11%inclusion50 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Map the Frontier
11%inclusion49 decks454 decks
9%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
10%inclusion47 decks454 decks
-10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion44 decks454 decks
0%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
8.8%inclusion40 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.5%inclusion34 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.1%inclusion37 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
7.5%inclusion34 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.8%inclusion31 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Genesis Wave
6.8%inclusion31 decks454 decks
-5%synergy
Pick Your Poison
6.6%inclusion30 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Life from the Loam
6.4%inclusion29 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Migration Path
6.4%inclusion29 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.9%inclusion27 decks454 decks
-5%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
5.5%inclusion25 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Broken Bond
5.5%inclusion25 decks454 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.3%inclusion24 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
41%inclusion185 decks454 decks
18%synergy
The Earth Crystal
41%inclusion142 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Emerald Medallion
37%inclusion167 decks454 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion158 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
24%inclusion108 decks454 decks
15%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
19%inclusion87 decks454 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
17%inclusion76 decks454 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
15%inclusion70 decks454 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion70 decks454 decks
-9%synergy
Exploration Broodship
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Titania
7.9%inclusion36 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Zuran Orb
6.2%inclusion28 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
5.3%inclusion24 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
48%inclusion137 decks287 decks
38%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
46%inclusion208 decks453 decks
39%synergy
Doubling Season
41%inclusion187 decks454 decks
30%synergy
Exploration
40%inclusion180 decks454 decks
23%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
38%inclusion171 decks454 decks
16%synergy
Loading Zone
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Sphere Grid
24%inclusion87 decks359 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion92 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion90 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
19%inclusion84 decks454 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion77 decks454 decks
-6%synergy
Burgeoning
16%inclusion71 decks454 decks
8%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
15%inclusion70 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
15%inclusion66 decks454 decks
9%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion61 decks454 decks
8%synergy
Roaring Earth
13%inclusion58 decks454 decks
9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion57 decks454 decks
-10%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion49 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion45 decks454 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion44 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.5%inclusion43 decks454 decks
-5%synergy
Asceticism
9.3%inclusion42 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Colossal Majesty
8.6%inclusion39 decks454 decks
-5%synergy
Primeval Bounty
8.4%inclusion38 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
8.4%inclusion38 decks454 decks
-4%synergy
Druid Class
8.4%inclusion38 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.1%inclusion37 decks454 decks
0%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.9%inclusion36 decks454 decks
-3%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.5%inclusion34 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.6%inclusion30 decks454 decks
-10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
6.6%inclusion30 decks454 decks
0%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
6.0%inclusion27 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Rancor
5.9%inclusion27 decks454 decks
-5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.7%inclusion26 decks454 decks
-4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.5%inclusion25 decks454 decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.1%inclusion23 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Primal Rage
5.1%inclusion23 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.4%inclusion29 decks454 decks
0%synergy
Invasion of Zendikar
6.2%inclusion28 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
29%inclusion130 decks454 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
6.4%inclusion29 decks454 decks
0%synergy
Vivien Reid
5.7%inclusion26 decks454 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion222 decks454 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion163 decks454 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion142 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
28%inclusion129 decks454 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
27%inclusion122 decks454 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion119 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion115 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion114 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion96 decks454 decks
12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
19%inclusion85 decks453 decks
5%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion80 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
16%inclusion72 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion39 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion38 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.4%inclusion38 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion35 decks454 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.5%inclusion34 decks454 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Archway
7.5%inclusion34 decks454 decks
4%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
7.2%inclusion26 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Basin
6.8%inclusion31 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.6%inclusion30 decks454 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion30 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.6%inclusion30 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.2%inclusion28 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
5.7%inclusion26 decks454 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.5%inclusion25 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.3%inclusion24 decks454 decks
-3%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
5.3%inclusion24 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion24 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion307 decks454 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
18%inclusion81 decks454 decks
-10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion58 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
5.1%inclusion23 decks454 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.1%inclusion23 decks454 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion445 decks454 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion288 decks454 decks
48%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion257 decks454 decks
43%synergy
Fabled Passage
56%inclusion252 decks454 decks
43%synergy
Myriad Landscape
47%inclusion212 decks454 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion150 decks454 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion144 decks454 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion140 decks454 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion134 decks454 decks
21%synergy
Brokers Hideout
27%inclusion121 decks454 decks
21%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
26%inclusion119 decks454 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion117 decks454 decks
19%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
26%inclusion117 decks454 decks
20%synergy
Blighted Woodland
22%inclusion99 decks454 decks
9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
17%inclusion79 decks454 decks
13%synergy
Promising Vein
13%inclusion61 decks454 decks
12%synergy
Shire Terrace
13%inclusion59 decks454 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion57 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion55 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion55 decks454 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion54 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
9.0%inclusion41 decks454 decks
3%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
5.5%inclusion25 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.5%inclusion25 decks454 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.1%inclusion23 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.1%inclusion23 decks454 decks
-4%synergy