Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Optimized Card Draw

Mike Carrozza
Nov 19, 2025
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Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Petrified Hamlet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Enter the Infinite
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Flux Channeler
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Experimental Augury
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
High Tide
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Omniscience
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Reject Imperfection
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Archmage's Charm
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Thrummingbird
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Body of Knowledge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Plague Myr
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Trawler Drake
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Myr Convert
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Homunculus Horde
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Trophy Mage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Viral Drake
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Portal Mage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Nadir Kraken
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Serum Snare
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Steady Progress
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Quick Study
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Foil
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Gush
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Radstorm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Evacuation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Contentious Plan
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Expropriate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Time Stretch
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Exhaustion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Flood of Tears
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Plea for Power
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Crawlspace
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Contagion Engine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
The Endstone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Back to Basics
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Archmage Ascension
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Training Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mordenkainen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Castle Vantress
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Cataract
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Remote Isle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Blast Zone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Memorial to Genius
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
The Surgical Bay
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Caged Sun
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy