Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Expensive 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
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Force of Negation
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Mana Drain
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Experimental Augury
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Flux Channeler
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
25%synergy
High Tide
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Solve the Equation
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Omniscience
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Windfall
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Force of Will
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
77%synergy
The One Ring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Mystical Tutor
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Phantasmal Image
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Trophy Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Peregrine Drake
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Void Winnower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Wandering Archaic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Astral Dragon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Riddler
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Nexus of Fate
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Archmage's Charm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Misdirection
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Serum Snare
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Commandeer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Foil
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Cryptic Command
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Unwind
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Gush
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Disallow
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Steady Progress
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Reject Imperfection
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Quick Study
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Radstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Long-Term Plans
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Stifle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Enter the Infinite
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Lórien Revealed
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Time Warp
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Expropriate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Merchant Scroll
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Temporal Mastery
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Time Stretch
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Time Spiral
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Ember Island Production
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Show and Tell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Savor the Moment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtcast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Trespass
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Flash Photography
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Unwinding Clock
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Winter Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
The Endstone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Overburden
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Inexorable Tide
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Aether Barrier
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Frozen Aether
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Stasis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dream Tides
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Pendrell Mists
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Karn's Bastion
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Grim Monolith
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Staff of Compleation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Basalt Monolith
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-18%synergy