Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Counterspells

Mike Carrozza
Nov 19, 2025
Am I the Bolas? - Grace
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Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Experimental Augury
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Reject Imperfection
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Flux Channeler
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Archmage's Charm
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Thrummingbird
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Unwind
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Aetherize
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Willbreaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Simic Manipulator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Deepglow Skate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Trinket Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Drake Hatcher
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Cryptic Command
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Rewind
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Serum Snare
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Disallow
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Steady Progress
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Strix Serenade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Foil
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Refute
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Quick Study
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Confluence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Discontinuity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Soul Read
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Insidious Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Radstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Summary Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Void Shatter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Confounding Riddle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Clockspinning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Solve the Equation
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Enter the Infinite
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Contentious Plan
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Expropriate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Serum Visions
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Eyes of Gitaxias
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Ideas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Omniscience
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Inexorable Tide
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Shark Typhoon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Utter Insignificance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Reflection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Telepathy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Weftwalking
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Castle Vantress
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Remote Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Replicating Ring
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mirrex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Beyeen Veil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rumble Arena
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy