Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Control

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #330
108decks
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
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Daydream
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Erode
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Restoration Angel
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
60%synergy
Grasp of Fate
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Teleportation Circle
64%inclusion69 decks108 decks
55%synergy
Spirited Companion
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
55%synergy
Panharmonicon
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
53%synergy
Felidar Guardian
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
53%synergy
Cloudshift
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Charming Prince
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion85 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion79 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Omens
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Sun Titan
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Flickerwisp
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Inspiring Overseer
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Karmic Guide
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Solitude
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Helpful Hunter
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Fiend Hunter
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Soul Warden
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Kor Cartographer
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Warhound
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Elesh Norn
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Emeria Angel
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Claim Jumper
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Kindly Customer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Icewind Stalwart
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Curious Colossus
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Splicer
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Aven Interrupter
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Glorious Protector
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Eerie Interlude
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Semester's End
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Flicker of Fate
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-17%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Brought Back
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Another Round
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Morningtide's Light
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Sunfall
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Rout
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Against All Odds
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Armageddon
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Estates
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Ravnica at War
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Norn's Annex
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Altar of the Brood
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Wedding Ring
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Argent Dais
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Touch the Spirit Realm
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Land Tax
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Retreat
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Ossification
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Seal from Existence
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Oblivion Ring
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Deafening Silence
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
On Thin Ice
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Airbender Ascension
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Light
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Cast Out
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Awakening
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Chains of Custody
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Far Traveler
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Solemnity
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Borrowed Time
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
15%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
1%synergy
The Fair Basilica
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Grange
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Karoo
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion99 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Mirrex
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
The Seedcore
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy