Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Expensive Cantrips

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Mike Carrozza
Nov 19, 2025
Am I the Bolas? - Grace
This week's Am I the Bolas? sees Mike Carrozza tackle a question of what to do when the archenemy can't take the heat.
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Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
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71%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Karn's Bastion
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
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52%synergy
Flux Channeler
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Sapphire Medallion
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
37%synergy
High Tide
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37%synergy
Mana Drain
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49%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Force of Will
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Thassa's Oracle
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The One Ring
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49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
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Faerie Mastermind
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
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40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
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Dreamtide Whale
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22%synergy
Spellskite
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
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16%synergy
Thrummingbird
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Serum Sovereign
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
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1%synergy
Silver Myr
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Palladium Myr
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Experimental Augury
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Pongify
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Dig Through Time
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Reject Imperfection
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Steady Progress
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Nexus of Fate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Unwind
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Gush
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Filter Out
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Radstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Reenact the Crime
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Ponder
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Enter the Infinite
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Windfall
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Contentious Plan
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Time Stretch
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lock and Load
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flood of Tears
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
The Magic Mirror
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Crawlspace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Contagion Engine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Omniscience
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Inexorable Tide
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Wizard Class
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
One with the Multiverse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
36%synergy
War Room
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Castle Vantress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Cataract
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Clock
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Staff of Compleation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy