Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Control

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #324
103decks
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
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
76%inclusion78 decks103 decks
63%synergy
Restoration Angel
65%inclusion67 decks103 decks
58%synergy
Grasp of Fate
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
54%synergy
Teleportation Circle
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
54%synergy
Spirited Companion
65%inclusion67 decks103 decks
53%synergy
Charming Prince
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Panharmonicon
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
51%synergy
Felidar Guardian
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
51%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
74%inclusion76 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
71%inclusion73 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Omens
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Sun Titan
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Flickerwisp
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Eerie Interlude
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Karmic Guide
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Suture Priest
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Solitude
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Helpful Hunter
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Fiend Hunter
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Kor Cartographer
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Soul Warden
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Warhound
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Emeria
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Emeria Angel
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Claim Jumper
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Curious Colossus
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Blade Splicer
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
13%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Aven Interrupter
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Kindly Customer
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Icewind Stalwart
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Splicer
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Ghostway
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Flicker of Fate
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Semester's End
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
-18%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Scrollshift
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-15%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Brought Back
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Another Round
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
16%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Morningtide's Light
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Sunfall
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Rout
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Against All Odds
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Estates
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Ravnica at War
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Norn's Annex
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Altar of the Brood
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
The Seriema
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Touch the Spirit Realm
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Land Tax
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Ossification
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Felidar Retreat
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Seal from Existence
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Banishing Light
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Airbender Ascension
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
On Thin Ice
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Cast Out
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Awakening
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Chains of Custody
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Borrowed Time
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Solemnity
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
23%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
2%synergy
The Fair Basilica
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Karoo
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Field
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion95 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
91%inclusion94 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Emeria's Call
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
The Seedcore
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy