Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Optimized Card Draw

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tezzeret's Gambit
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Enter the Infinite
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Reject Imperfection
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Flux Channeler
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
15%synergy
High Tide
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Omniscience
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Experimental Augury
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Baral, Chief of Compliance
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Chasm Skulker
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Peregrine Drake
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Body of Knowledge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Clever Impersonator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Nadir Kraken
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Myr Convert
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Serum Sovereign
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Deepglow Skate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Archmage's Charm
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Cryptic Command
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rewind
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Serum Snare
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Unwind
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Quick Study
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Steady Progress
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Gush
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Foil
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Radstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Evacuation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Displace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Contentious Plan
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Expropriate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Exhaustion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Time Stretch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Time Spiral
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Library of Leng
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Winter Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
One with the Multiverse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Archmage Ascension
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mordenkainen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Cataract
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Memorial to Genius
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Palace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rumble Arena
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy