Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive Combo

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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Fix What's Broken
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silence
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
93%synergy
Cabal Ritual
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
91%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
91%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
91%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
90%synergy
Grinding Station
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
90%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
90%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
89%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
89%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
85%synergy
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
81%synergy
Esper Sentinel
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
82%synergy
Voice of Victory
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Entomb
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
86%synergy
Gamble
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
87%synergy
Reanimate
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
74%synergy
Grand Abolisher
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
82%synergy
Culling the Weak
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
85%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
92%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
96%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
96%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
81%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
95%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
86%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
98%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
96%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
86%synergy
Imperial Seal
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
91%synergy
Creatures
Lesser Masticore
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
86%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
81%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
78%synergy
Tataru Taru
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
58%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Murderous Redcap
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Engineer
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Putrid Goblin
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Mayhem Devil
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Welder
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Viscera Seer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Skirk Prospector
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Walking Ballista
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Carrion Feeder
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
85%synergy
Ephemerate
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
81%synergy
Final Fortune
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
79%synergy
Cloudshift
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
74%synergy
Tainted Pact
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Saw in Half
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Burnt Offering
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Flare of Duplication
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Soul Partition
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Redirect Lightning
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Personify
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Orim's Chant
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Rain of Filth
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-38%synergy
First Day of Class
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sacrifice
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Shallow Grave
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
77%synergy
Rite of Flame
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
84%synergy
Jeska's Will
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
71%synergy
Molten Duplication
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
76%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Twinflame
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Lively Dirge
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Persist
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Unmarked Grave
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Jolted Awake
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Flicker
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Counsel
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
83%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Altar of Dementia
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Vexing Bauble
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Blasting Station
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Defense Grid
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Portable Hole
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Animate Dead
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Necromancy
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Necropotence
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Dance of the Dead
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Static Prison
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
85%synergy
Emergence Zone
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
95%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
94%synergy
Grim Monolith
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
82%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
88%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
96%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
69%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
69%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Blood Crypt
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
53%synergy
City of Brass
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
88%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
87%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
88%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
87%synergy
Sacred Foundry
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
85%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
80%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
80%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
73%synergy
Cavern of Souls
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
58%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Plains
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-73%synergy
Swamp
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-75%synergy
Mountain
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-73%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mount Doom
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Mine
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy