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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Barbarian Class
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
86%synergy
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
84%synergy
Hoarding Ogre
83%inclusion100 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
71%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
69%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
67%synergy
The Deck of Many Things
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Contraband Livestock
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Wand of Wonder
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
65%synergy
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Xorn
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
62%synergy
Academy Manufactor
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
62%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Lightfoot Rogue
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Dragon
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Comet, Stellar Pup
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Clown Car
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
85%inclusion102 decks120 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Gamble
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Brazen Dwarf
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Iron Mastiff
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Securitron Squadron
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
38%synergy
Celebr-8000
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Channeler
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Crime Novelist
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Earth-Cult Elemental
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mayhem Devil
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Master
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Monoxa, Midway Manager
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Swarming Goblins
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Herald of Hadar
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Xenosquirrels
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Nothic
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Deadbeat Attendant
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
"Lifetime" Pass Holder
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Clay Golem
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Berserker's Frenzy
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Revivify
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Six-Sided Die
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Grave Endeavor
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Farideh's Fireball
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Critical Hit
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
V.A.T.S.
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Costly Plunder
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Danse Macabre
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Circuits Act
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Attempted Murder
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Recruitment Drive
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Thunderwave
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blood Money
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Clowning Around
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Organic Extinction
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Hell to Pay
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Brass's Bounty
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Slight Malfunction
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Delete
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Damn
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Treasure Chest
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hours
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Clock of Omens
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Goblin Morningstar
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-20%synergy
Spiked Pit Trap
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Maddening Hex
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Night Shift of the Living Dead
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Anointed Procession
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Intangible Virtue
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Rain of Riches
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Monologue Tax
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Priority Boarding
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiring Leader
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Fervent Charge
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Underdark Rift
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Diamond City
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Vexing Puzzlebox
93%inclusion112 decks120 decks
87%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion112 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Component Pouch
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
73%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-20%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Ebony Fly
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89%inclusion107 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion73 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Peak
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-24%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-23%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-6%synergy