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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Tezzeret's Gambit
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Karn's Bastion
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Experimental Augury
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
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Sapphire Medallion
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
35%synergy
High Tide
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Force of Will
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Flux Channeler
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Thrummingbird
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Serum Sovereign
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Pongify
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Archmage's Charm
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Steady Progress
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Reject Imperfection
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Serum Snare
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Nexus of Fate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Radstorm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Gush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Filter Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Enter the Infinite
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Solve the Equation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Contentious Plan
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Time Stretch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lock and Load
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Lunar Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Eyes of Gitaxias
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Magic Mirror
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Omniscience
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Inexorable Tide
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Wizard Class
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Hidden Cataract
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Palace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Midnight Clock
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Staff of Compleation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy