Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Counterspells

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Experimental Augury
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Reject Imperfection
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Flux Channeler
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Archmage's Charm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Thrummingbird
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
High Tide
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Unwind
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Laboratory Maniac
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Willbreaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Simic Manipulator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Deepglow Skate
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
Trinket Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Drake Hatcher
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Rewind
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Serum Snare
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Disallow
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Steady Progress
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Foil
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Refute
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Quick Study
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Confluence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Discontinuity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Time Stop
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Soul Read
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Insidious Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Tale's End
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Radstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Summary Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Gush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Solve the Equation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Enter the Infinite
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Time Stretch
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Contentious Plan
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Curse of the Swine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Expropriate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Eyes of Gitaxias
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Ideas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Omniscience
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Inexorable Tide
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Wizard Class
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Shark Typhoon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Utter Insignificance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thought Reflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Telepathy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Weftwalking
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Remote Isle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Replicating Ring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Misleading Signpost
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Beyeen Veil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Rumble Arena
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy