Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Expensive Card Draw

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Drain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Experimental Augury
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Omniscience
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Inexorable Tide
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Enter the Infinite
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
40%synergy
High Tide
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Flux Channeler
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Orvar, the All-Form
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Jushi Apprentice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Fog Bank
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Star Whale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fatespinner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Walking Atlas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Pongify
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Serum Snare
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Brainsurge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Gush
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Foil
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Archmage's Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Confluence
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Steady Progress
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Radstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Unwind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deprive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Turn Aside
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Fabricate
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Solve the Equation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Echo of Eons
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Contentious Plan
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Time Stretch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Part the Waterveil
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Lórien Revealed
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Expropriate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Timetwister
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Time Spiral
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Show and Tell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Energy Tap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Trespass
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sway of the Stars
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Savor the Moment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Eagle Vision
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
The Magic Mirror
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Meekstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Fraying Line
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Orbs of Warding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Coercive Portal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Back to Basics
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
One with the Multiverse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mind Over Matter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thought Reflection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Wiretapping
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Copy Land
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Telepathy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mordenkainen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Remote Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Biblioplex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mariposa Military Base
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Staff of Compleation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy