Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Optimized Control

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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
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tezzeret's Gambit
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Experimental Augury
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Enter the Infinite
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Karn's Bastion
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Flux Channeler
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Contentious Plan
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
4%synergy
High Tide
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Archmage's Charm
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Force of Negation
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
10%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Leveler
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Serum Sovereign
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Clever Impersonator
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Surge Conductor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mulldrifter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Viral Drake
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Meldweb Curator
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Wandering Archaic
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Plague Myr
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Serum Snare
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Reality Shift
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Reject Imperfection
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Nexus of Fate
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Disallow
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Unwind
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Radstorm
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Foil
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Gush
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Quick Study
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Stifle
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Steady Progress
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Defabricate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Time Warp
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Expropriate
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Time Stretch
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Deluge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mists of Lórien
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Trespass
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Show and Tell
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Cascade
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Winds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Step Through
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Time Spiral
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Savor the Moment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Winter Moon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
The Magic Mirror
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Omniscience
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Back to Basics
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Archmage Ascension
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Training Grounds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
One with the Multiverse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Aether Barrier
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mordenkainen
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Castle Vantress
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
0%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
The Surgical Bay
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Blast Zone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Staff of Compleation
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Midnight Clock
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mirrex
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy