Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Counterspells

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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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Glen Elendra's Answer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Experimental Augury
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Flux Channeler
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Reject Imperfection
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Archmage's Charm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Omniscience
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
High Tide
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%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
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
Ancient Silver Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%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
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Trinket Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Drake Hatcher
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Aetherize
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Unwind
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Serum Snare
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Disallow
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Steady Progress
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Confluence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Quick Study
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cancel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Foil
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Refute
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%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
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Confounding Riddle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dissipate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Time Stop
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Supreme Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Soul Read
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Insidious Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tale's End
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Enter the Infinite
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Time Stretch
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Solve the Equation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Contentious Plan
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Time Warp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
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
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blatant Thievery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Flow of Ideas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Insight Engine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%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
The Endstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Howling Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Shark Typhoon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ominous Seas
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Utter Insignificance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Thought Reflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Telepathy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Castle Vantress
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Agna Qel'a
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Remote Isle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Compleation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Replicating Ring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Misleading Signpost
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Beyeen Veil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rumble Arena
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%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
0%synergy
Mirrex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy