Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Optimized Control

Mike Carrozza
Nov 19, 2025
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Loki, God of Mischief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tezzeret's Gambit
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Experimental Augury
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Enter the Infinite
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Karn's Bastion
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Force of Negation
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
3%synergy
High Tide
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Archmage's Charm
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Force of Will
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Flux Channeler
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Thrummingbird
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Spellskite
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Leveler
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Clever Impersonator
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Pensive Professor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Plague Myr
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Viral Drake
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Myr Convert
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Spark Double
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Jace's Archivist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Serum Sovereign
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Pongify
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Nexus of Fate
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Reject Imperfection
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Unwind
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Brainsurge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Foil
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Cryptic Command
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Radstorm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Gush
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Quick Study
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Steady Progress
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Defabricate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Opt
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Stifle
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Void Shatter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Contentious Plan
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Time Warp
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Fabricate
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Expropriate
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Time Stretch
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Trespass
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Show and Tell
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Walk the Aeons
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Savor the Moment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Winter Moon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Omniscience
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Inexorable Tide
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Shark Typhoon
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Back to Basics
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Training Grounds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Archmage Ascension
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
13%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
The Surgical Bay
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Tolaria West
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Staff of Compleation
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Clock
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy