Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Blink

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #332
762decks
Mike Carrozza
May 13, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - You Can't Shut Me Down, I Shut You Down!
On this installment of Am I the Bolas?, what do you do if an opponent's commander shuts off your entire deck?
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The Mind Stone
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8%synergy
Erode
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1%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Daydream
3.9%inclusion4 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Ennis, Debate Moderator
2.0%inclusion2 decks99 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Restoration Angel
84%inclusion641 decks762 decks
77%synergy
Ephemerate
89%inclusion680 decks762 decks
76%synergy
Panharmonicon
85%inclusion647 decks762 decks
75%synergy
Felidar Guardian
77%inclusion589 decks762 decks
71%synergy
Charming Prince
78%inclusion598 decks762 decks
71%synergy
Teleportation Circle
79%inclusion602 decks762 decks
70%synergy
Flickerwisp
76%inclusion581 decks762 decks
70%synergy
Spirited Companion
81%inclusion619 decks762 decks
70%synergy
Cloudshift
76%inclusion579 decks762 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Omens
75%inclusion573 decks762 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
80%inclusion613 decks762 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion613 decks762 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
77%inclusion588 decks762 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
74%inclusion561 decks762 decks
65%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
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50%synergy
Sun Titan
72%inclusion547 decks762 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
71%inclusion542 decks762 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion536 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Suture Priest
69%inclusion522 decks762 decks
56%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
68%inclusion516 decks762 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion378 decks762 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
46%inclusion347 decks762 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion302 decks762 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion213 decks762 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion99 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion96 decks762 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion84 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion45 decks762 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Karmic Guide
60%inclusion459 decks762 decks
50%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
58%inclusion442 decks762 decks
53%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
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43%synergy
Kor Cartographer
53%inclusion407 decks762 decks
48%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
53%inclusion402 decks762 decks
45%synergy
Soul Warden
51%inclusion387 decks762 decks
30%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
49%inclusion371 decks762 decks
41%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
45%inclusion346 decks762 decks
42%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
45%inclusion344 decks762 decks
34%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
44%inclusion335 decks762 decks
34%synergy
Fiend Hunter
44%inclusion334 decks762 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion328 decks762 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
42%inclusion317 decks762 decks
24%synergy
Loyal Warhound
41%inclusion312 decks762 decks
30%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
40%inclusion305 decks762 decks
27%synergy
Helpful Hunter
38%inclusion234 decks609 decks
31%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
37%inclusion280 decks762 decks
31%synergy
Blade Splicer
36%inclusion276 decks762 decks
33%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
36%inclusion273 decks762 decks
25%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
30%inclusion206 decks691 decks
26%synergy
Claim Jumper
30%inclusion227 decks762 decks
20%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
30%inclusion227 decks762 decks
27%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
29%inclusion223 decks762 decks
26%synergy
Solitude
28%inclusion213 decks762 decks
23%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
27%inclusion207 decks762 decks
25%synergy
Emeria Angel
27%inclusion202 decks762 decks
22%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
24%inclusion185 decks762 decks
20%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
24%inclusion182 decks762 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion169 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
22%inclusion169 decks762 decks
14%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion166 decks762 decks
8%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
21%inclusion159 decks762 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
21%inclusion159 decks762 decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
21%inclusion159 decks762 decks
2%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion142 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Elesh Norn
18%inclusion134 decks762 decks
16%synergy
Master Splicer
17%inclusion130 decks762 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion94 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Regal Caracal
16%inclusion121 decks762 decks
13%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
15%inclusion118 decks762 decks
13%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
15%inclusion117 decks762 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Splicer
15%inclusion116 decks762 decks
13%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
15%inclusion112 decks762 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion110 decks762 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion109 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Dawnbringer Cleric
13%inclusion98 decks762 decks
11%synergy
Tax Collector
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11%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
12%inclusion89 decks762 decks
10%synergy
Glorious Protector
12%inclusion88 decks762 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion86 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
58%inclusion441 decks762 decks
53%synergy
Flicker of Fate
43%inclusion331 decks762 decks
39%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion286 decks762 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostway
35%inclusion265 decks762 decks
31%synergy
Semester's End
32%inclusion244 decks762 decks
29%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
23%inclusion177 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion173 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Parting Gust
22%inclusion153 decks691 decks
16%synergy
Scrollshift
17%inclusion126 decks762 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion118 decks762 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion113 decks762 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion106 decks762 decks
2%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
13%inclusion102 decks762 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion98 decks762 decks
-13%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
12%inclusion93 decks762 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion86 decks762 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion63 decks684 decks
-5%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
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7%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.4%inclusion64 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion63 decks762 decks
-0%synergy
Slip On the Ring
7.6%inclusion58 decks762 decks
6%synergy
Long Road Home
7.0%inclusion53 decks762 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.8%inclusion52 decks762 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion49 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
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4%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion41 decks762 decks
-11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.1%inclusion39 decks762 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Another Round
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36%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion219 decks762 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion203 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion157 decks762 decks
6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
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14%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
15%inclusion114 decks762 decks
9%synergy
Against All Odds
14%inclusion106 decks762 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion78 decks762 decks
-1%synergy
Rout
10%inclusion77 decks762 decks
8%synergy
Morningtide's Light
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Ravnica at War
10%inclusion73 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion69 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
8.8%inclusion67 decks762 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.7%inclusion59 decks762 decks
-0%synergy
Storm of Souls
7.5%inclusion57 decks762 decks
6%synergy
Sunfall
6.8%inclusion52 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.7%inclusion51 decks762 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.6%inclusion50 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.4%inclusion49 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
62%inclusion472 decks762 decks
56%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
57%inclusion436 decks762 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion290 decks762 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion271 decks762 decks
-0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion253 decks762 decks
5%synergy
Oketra's Monument
30%inclusion225 decks762 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
-6%synergy
Norn's Annex
14%inclusion110 decks762 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
14%inclusion108 decks762 decks
9%synergy
Altar of the Brood
14%inclusion107 decks762 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
11%inclusion86 decks762 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion84 decks762 decks
0%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion75 decks762 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion75 decks762 decks
7%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
8.9%inclusion68 decks762 decks
8%synergy
Golden Argosy
7.6%inclusion58 decks762 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
6.4%inclusion49 decks762 decks
-10%synergy
Winter Moon
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3%synergy
Commander's Plate
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-7%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
62%inclusion470 decks762 decks
54%synergy
Grasp of Fate
60%inclusion454 decks762 decks
53%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
46%inclusion351 decks762 decks
42%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
43%inclusion325 decks762 decks
27%synergy
Ossification
37%inclusion283 decks762 decks
32%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion212 decks762 decks
-4%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
27%inclusion206 decks762 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion185 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Seal from Existence
23%inclusion173 decks762 decks
22%synergy
Oblivion Ring
21%inclusion158 decks762 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion153 decks762 decks
-1%synergy
Far Traveler
19%inclusion146 decks762 decks
17%synergy
Airbender Ascension
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion122 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
15%inclusion83 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion98 decks762 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Light
13%inclusion97 decks762 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
10%inclusion74 decks762 decks
9%synergy
On Thin Ice
8.9%inclusion68 decks762 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.7%inclusion59 decks762 decks
-7%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6.8%inclusion52 decks762 decks
-0%synergy
Cast Out
6.7%inclusion51 decks762 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion46 decks762 decks
-11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.5%inclusion42 decks762 decks
-3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.4%inclusion41 decks762 decks
0%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
5.2%inclusion40 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
58%inclusion441 decks762 decks
51%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
53%inclusion401 decks762 decks
14%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion384 decks762 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion340 decks762 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion327 decks762 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion292 decks762 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
28%inclusion214 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
24%inclusion181 decks762 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
23%inclusion179 decks762 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion166 decks762 decks
14%synergy
The Fair Basilica
18%inclusion135 decks762 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion128 decks762 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion123 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion107 decks762 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion105 decks762 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion103 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
13%inclusion98 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion94 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion67 decks762 decks
-18%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.5%inclusion57 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
7.5%inclusion57 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.7%inclusion51 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion724 decks762 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion513 decks762 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion301 decks762 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion284 decks762 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
25%inclusion193 decks762 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion105 decks762 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion73 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.6%inclusion58 decks762 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
7.2%inclusion55 decks762 decks
-1%synergy
White Auracite
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion48 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.9%inclusion45 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion42 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion39 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion698 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion340 decks762 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
42%inclusion317 decks762 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion107 decks762 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion106 decks762 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion74 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
9.3%inclusion71 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
8.0%inclusion61 decks762 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.7%inclusion59 decks762 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion57 decks762 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.3%inclusion56 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion53 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion52 decks762 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion52 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.7%inclusion51 decks762 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion50 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.4%inclusion49 decks762 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion49 decks762 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion48 decks762 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.2%inclusion47 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.1%inclusion39 decks762 decks
-6%synergy