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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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Barbarian Class
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85%synergy
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
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82%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
77%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
69%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Contraband Livestock
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
64%synergy
Academy Manufactor
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
64%synergy
Xorn
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
62%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
62%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
61%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
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13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
59%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
61%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Wand of Wonder
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
59%synergy
Anointed Procession
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Comet, Stellar Pup
61%inclusion73 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Clown Car
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
87%inclusion104 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Smothering Tithe
84%inclusion101 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion100 decks120 decks
67%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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63%synergy
The One Ring
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Mox Diamond
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66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Chrome Mox
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58%synergy
Gamble
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
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Reckless Fireweaver
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Dragon
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Roaming Throne
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39%synergy
Hoarding Ogre
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Brazen Dwarf
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Lightfoot Rogue
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Grim Hireling
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
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Mayhem Devil
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18%synergy
Chaos Channeler
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Crime Novelist
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Celebr-8000
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Iron Mastiff
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Welder
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Master
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Securitron Squadron
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
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5%synergy
Herald of Hadar
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
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-1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
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24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Revivify
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
17%synergy
V.A.T.S.
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
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13%synergy
Berserker's Frenzy
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Six-Sided Die
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-25%synergy
Final Showdown
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Abrade
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
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35%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Attempted Murder
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Danse Macabre
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Circuits Act
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Thunderwave
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Clowning Around
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Recruitment Drive
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Damn
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Deck of Many Things
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Clock of Omens
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Chest
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hours
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Grinding Station
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-25%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Revel in Riches
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Maddening Hex
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Night Shift of the Living Dead
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Riches
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Prosperous Partnership
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Priority Boarding
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Treasure Vault
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24%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Underdark Rift
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
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6%synergy
City of Traitors
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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8%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
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89%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
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72%synergy
Mana Crypt
61%inclusion73 decks120 decks
57%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Component Pouch
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
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-9%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
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26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
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-11%synergy
Mox Amber
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13%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-24%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-27%synergy
Ebony Fly
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Badlands
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86%synergy
Godless Shrine
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52%synergy
Blood Crypt
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52%synergy
Plateau
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Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion114 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Scrubland
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81%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
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62%synergy
Arid Mesa
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Marsh Flats
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60%synergy
Command Tower
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0%synergy
Luxury Suite
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27%synergy
Savai Triome
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Spectator Seating
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22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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49%synergy
Polluted Delta
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48%synergy
Wooded Foothills
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Flooded Strand
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Vault of Champions
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City of Brass
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Windswept Heath
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44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
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40%synergy
Mana Confluence
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34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-33%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-34%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-25%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-29%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-49%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Heath
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-10%synergy