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Mike Carrozza
Jun 25, 2025
Am I The Bolas? - Rules for Now or Later
This week on Am I the Bolas, we talk about the difference between activated and triggered abilities, and when you should "Let it go."
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Redirect Lightning
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
0%synergy
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Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
94%inclusion73 decks78 decks
87%synergy
Barbarian Class
87%inclusion68 decks78 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
88%inclusion69 decks78 decks
80%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
71%synergy
Contraband Livestock
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
70%synergy
Xorn
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Wand of Wonder
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
68%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
68%synergy
Anointed Procession
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
65%synergy
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Mondrak, Glory Dominus
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
62%synergy
Hoarding Ogre
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
63%synergy
Comet, Stellar Pup
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
62%synergy
Academy Manufactor
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
55%synergy
The Deck of Many Things
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
58%synergy
Chaos Dragon
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Lightfoot Rogue
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Brazen Dwarf
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Securitron Squadron
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Celebr-8000
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Iron Mastiff
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Channeler
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
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23%synergy
Crime Novelist
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Grim Hireling
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Steel Overseer
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Earth-Cult Elemental
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Master
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Deadbeat Attendant
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
"Lifetime" Pass Holder
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Complaints Clerk
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
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24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
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Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Revivify
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Berserker's Frenzy
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
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Six-Sided Die
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Grave Endeavor
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Farideh's Fireball
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
V.A.T.S.
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
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5%synergy
Clever Concealment
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3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Critical Hit
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Danse Macabre
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Attempted Murder
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Circuits Act
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Organic Extinction
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Recruitment Drive
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Thunderwave
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Clowning Around
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Slight Malfunction
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Step Right Up
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Blood Money
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Damn
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Their Name Is Death
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Ravages of War
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Clown Car
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
49%synergy
Unwinding Clock
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
49%synergy
Clock of Omens
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Chest
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hours
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Map
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Spiked Pit Trap
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
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42%synergy
Maddening Hex
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Night Shift of the Living Dead
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Intangible Virtue
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Priority Boarding
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Prosperous Partnership
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Riches
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Treasure Vault
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Whispers
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Underdark Rift
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Diamond City
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Vexing Puzzlebox
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
92%synergy
Component Pouch
88%inclusion69 decks78 decks
83%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-20%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Ebony Fly
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion69 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion69 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion68 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion67 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Plateau
81%inclusion63 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Savai Triome
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Scrubland
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
67%synergy
Badlands
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
66%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Vault of Champions
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Nomad Outpost
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-22%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Peak
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
0%synergy