Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
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Mike Carrozza
May 13, 2026
Mike Carrozza
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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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Panharmonicon
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Soul's Attendant
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Anointed Procession
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Suture Priest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
49%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
43%synergy
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Pearl Medallion
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Sun Titan
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Land Tax
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Archangel of Thune
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Chasm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Voice of Victory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Felidar Guardian
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Defiler of Faith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Charming Prince
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Exemplar of Light
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crested Sunmare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blade Splicer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Resplendent Angel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Auriok Champion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Splicer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Guardian of Faith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Spirited Companion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Flickerwisp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Angel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Darien, King of Kjeldor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Solitude
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Arashin Sunshield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ironwill Forger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sunpearl Kirin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hare Apparent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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Path to Exile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Ephemerate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Moogles' Valor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Joust Through
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Grand Crescendo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
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Austere Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Raise the Past
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ravnica at War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Storm Herd
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Season of the Burrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Armageddon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Visions of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirrormind Crown
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Runaway Boulder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Horn of Gondor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thrumming Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Altar of the Brood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Haystack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lembas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Cathars' Crusade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Felidar Retreat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Teleportation Circle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Grasp of Fate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Smile at Death
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Brave the Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Makeshift Binding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tale of Tinúviel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boon Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Minas Tirith
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Secluded Steppe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mistveil Plains
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kor Haven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ghost Quarter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
New Benalia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Drifting Meadow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Field of Ruin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Idyllic Grange
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorpool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lupinflower Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Endless Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Karoo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nyx Lotus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
White Auracite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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