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Mike Carrozza
Feb 25, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - "Don't Attack Me, You'll Win!"
This week on Am I the Bolas?, we're talking politics and deals again. Is there a Bolas to be found here?
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Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Level Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion100 decks105 decks
86%synergy
Strong Back
90%inclusion94 decks105 decks
85%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
89%inclusion93 decks105 decks
84%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
80%inclusion84 decks105 decks
75%synergy
All That Glitters
78%inclusion82 decks105 decks
73%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
71%synergy
Inventory Management
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
69%synergy
Basilisk Collar
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
67%synergy
Idolized
69%inclusion72 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
64%inclusion67 decks105 decks
61%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion87 decks105 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
79%inclusion83 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
78%inclusion82 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Rancor
64%inclusion67 decks105 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
53%synergy
Champion's Helm
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
56%synergy
Well Rested
57%inclusion60 decks105 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
43%synergy
Armory Paladin
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
43%synergy
Mister Gutsy
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Gunner Conscript
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion53 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Valorous Stance
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Break Down
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-18%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-24%synergy
Pyroblast
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
43%synergy
Single Combat
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
44%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Megaton's Fate
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
-22%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-21%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
-11%synergy
Open the Vaults
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
-35%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-27%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Ravages of War
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-21%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Power Fist
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Fireshrieker
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Junk Jet
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Explorer's Scope
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Brass Knuckles
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion53 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Almost Perfect
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
44%synergy
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Wild Growth
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Sticky Fingers
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
36%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Fertile Ground
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Spirit Mantle
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Abundant Growth
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Animal Friend
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
With Great Power...
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Ancestral Mask
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Fighter Class
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Colossification
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Unflinching Courage
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion72 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Junktown
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion99 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion86 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion105 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion104 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion103 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion100 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
76%inclusion80 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
72%inclusion76 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
71%inclusion75 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion74 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Jungle Shrine
65%inclusion68 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
62%inclusion65 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
50%inclusion52 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Sacred Foundry
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Abandon
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Plenty
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Scattered Groves
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
6%synergy