Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Optimized

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
Echocasting Symposium
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tezzeret's Gambit
71%inclusion181 decks255 decks
66%synergy
Experimental Augury
64%inclusion162 decks255 decks
58%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
73%inclusion186 decks255 decks
58%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
59%inclusion151 decks255 decks
54%synergy
Flux Channeler
58%inclusion149 decks255 decks
53%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
60%inclusion152 decks255 decks
52%synergy
Enter the Infinite
55%inclusion139 decks255 decks
50%synergy
Karn's Bastion
55%inclusion139 decks255 decks
49%synergy
Omniscience
56%inclusion143 decks255 decks
47%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
60%inclusion153 decks255 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
82%inclusion210 decks255 decks
23%synergy
High Tide
71%inclusion181 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
69%inclusion175 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
59%inclusion151 decks255 decks
42%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
59%inclusion151 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion148 decks255 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion144 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion143 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion139 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Archmage's Charm
49%inclusion126 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion174 decks255 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion153 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion145 decks255 decks
34%synergy
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion136 decks255 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion116 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion110 decks255 decks
31%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
42%inclusion106 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
37%inclusion95 decks255 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion75 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion69 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
47%inclusion119 decks255 decks
42%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
42%inclusion108 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
39%inclusion100 decks255 decks
37%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion97 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion90 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
30%inclusion77 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion74 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion73 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
27%inclusion69 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion63 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
24%inclusion61 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
-11%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Body of Knowledge
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Peregrine Drake
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
0%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Myr Convert
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Clever Impersonator
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Viral Drake
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Trinket Mage
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Trawler Drake
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Leveler
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
48%inclusion122 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion114 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
44%inclusion112 decks255 decks
41%synergy
Reject Imperfection
43%inclusion109 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
41%inclusion104 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion101 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion96 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion95 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
34%inclusion86 decks255 decks
31%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion86 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Nexus of Fate
34%inclusion86 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion84 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
30%inclusion77 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Unwind
30%inclusion77 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Steady Progress
29%inclusion75 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
25%inclusion65 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
25%inclusion63 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
22%inclusion55 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion54 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Command
21%inclusion54 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion46 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Quick Study
18%inclusion46 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
16%inclusion42 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
-9%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Gush
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Radstorm
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Foil
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
-5%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Evacuation
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
49%inclusion124 decks255 decks
37%synergy
Contentious Plan
44%inclusion111 decks255 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
42%inclusion107 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion101 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion96 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Time Stretch
33%inclusion83 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Time Warp
31%inclusion78 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Expropriate
29%inclusion73 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion63 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
24%inclusion61 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Mastery
23%inclusion58 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion54 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion38 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Trespass
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Deluge
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Show and Tell
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
37%inclusion95 decks255 decks
33%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
35%inclusion89 decks255 decks
33%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
-12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
-18%synergy
The Water Crystal
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Insight Engine
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
4%synergy
The Magic Mirror
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Contagion Engine
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
47%inclusion119 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
40%inclusion102 decks255 decks
36%synergy
Wizard Class
29%inclusion74 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion54 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
7%synergy
One with the Multiverse
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Thought Reflection
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
20%inclusion52 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Mordenkainen
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion190 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
70%inclusion179 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion121 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion63 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion57 decks255 decks
6%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
-8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
2%synergy
The Surgical Bay
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
-11%synergy
Rivendell
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion245 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion191 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion188 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion104 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
39%inclusion100 decks255 decks
37%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion90 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
35%inclusion89 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
34%inclusion87 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion69 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Replicating Ring
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion244 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion101 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion84 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion68 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-1%synergy