Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Mike Carrozza
Nov 19, 2025
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Force of Negation
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Mana Drain
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Experimental Augury
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Swan Song
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Nexus of Fate
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Flux Channeler
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
43%synergy
High Tide
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Pact of Negation
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Omniscience
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Solve the Equation
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Force of Will
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
81%synergy
The One Ring
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Mystical Tutor
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Void Winnower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Clever Impersonator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Wandering Archaic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Astral Dragon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Tribute Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Quantum Riddler
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Flusterstorm
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Serum Snare
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mental Misstep
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Misdirection
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Commandeer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Foil
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Dig Through Time
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Command
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Unwind
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Steady Progress
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Reject Imperfection
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Brainsurge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Disallow
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Delay
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Gush
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Radstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Evacuation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Long-Term Plans
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Stifle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Windfall
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Expropriate
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Time Warp
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Infinite
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Lórien Revealed
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Contentious Plan
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Temporal Mastery
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Merchant Scroll
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Time Stretch
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Time Spiral
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Day's Undoing
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Trespass
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Savor the Moment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Show and Tell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bribery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Blatant Thievery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ember Island Production
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Flash Photography
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Key
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
The Endstone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Overburden
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Inexorable Tide
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Aether Barrier
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Stasis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Frozen Aether
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dream Tides
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pendrell Mists
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Seat of the Synod
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Homeward Path
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Grim Monolith
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Staff of Compleation
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Basalt Monolith
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Sink into Stupor
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-18%synergy