Old Gnawbone (Commander)

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Mike Carrozza
Dec 3, 2025
Am I the Bolas? - High-Powered Rebuilding
On this week's Am I the Bolas?, we meet a reader who brought an overpowered deck to a low power pod. Is it pubstomping if they agreed to it?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Badgermole Cub
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Animal Attendant
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Crystalline Armor
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Crystal Coating
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion298 decks546 decks
53%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
40%inclusion218 decks546 decks
39%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
40%inclusion217 decks546 decks
37%synergy
Fangren Marauder
37%inclusion203 decks546 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
38%inclusion207 decks546 decks
35%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
49%inclusion270 decks546 decks
35%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
50%inclusion271 decks546 decks
34%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
34%inclusion186 decks546 decks
33%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
48%inclusion261 decks546 decks
33%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
33%inclusion81 decks246 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
68%inclusion372 decks546 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion358 decks546 decks
19%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
63%inclusion344 decks546 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
60%inclusion329 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion313 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
57%inclusion311 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Elvish Mystic
53%inclusion292 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion291 decks546 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion290 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Emerald Medallion
49%inclusion270 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion169 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion66 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
11%inclusion62 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion57 decks546 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.3%inclusion51 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.8%inclusion48 decks546 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion47 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Beast Whisperer
48%inclusion264 decks546 decks
16%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
44%inclusion238 decks546 decks
28%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
43%inclusion233 decks546 decks
28%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
42%inclusion229 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
40%inclusion220 decks546 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion193 decks546 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
35%inclusion190 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
35%inclusion159 decks459 decks
15%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
34%inclusion184 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Apex Devastator
32%inclusion177 decks546 decks
24%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
32%inclusion177 decks546 decks
22%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
31%inclusion170 decks546 decks
19%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
31%inclusion150 decks482 decks
26%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
31%inclusion168 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
30%inclusion166 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Vigor
30%inclusion164 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion150 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
27%inclusion146 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Elder Gargaroth
26%inclusion141 decks546 decks
21%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
25%inclusion138 decks546 decks
15%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
24%inclusion129 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion121 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
22%inclusion120 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
19%inclusion105 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Arbor Elf
19%inclusion104 decks546 decks
-6%synergy
Siege Behemoth
19%inclusion104 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
19%inclusion104 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
19%inclusion103 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
18%inclusion89 decks485 decks
13%synergy
Managorger Hydra
18%inclusion96 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
17%inclusion44 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Ulvenwald Oddity
15%inclusion83 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
15%inclusion80 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
15%inclusion80 decks546 decks
-2%synergy
Questing Beast
14%inclusion78 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
14%synergy
The Tarrasque
14%inclusion77 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Marut
14%inclusion76 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Silverback Elder
14%inclusion75 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
13%inclusion71 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
13%inclusion71 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
13%inclusion70 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Terastodon
13%inclusion70 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Geode Golem
13%inclusion69 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
13%inclusion69 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Sagu Wildling
13%inclusion32 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Tireless Tracker
12%inclusion68 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Sarinth Steelseeker
12%inclusion67 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Emissary Green
12%inclusion63 decks515 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
46%inclusion250 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion158 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Gold Rush
26%inclusion124 decks482 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Claim
25%inclusion137 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
22%inclusion119 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
22%inclusion118 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
21%inclusion113 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21%inclusion106 decks515 decks
-3%synergy
Fog
18%inclusion100 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion93 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Second Harvest
15%inclusion82 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Ram Through
14%inclusion77 decks546 decks
-8%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion75 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Prizefight
13%inclusion69 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion67 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion66 decks546 decks
-6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
12%inclusion66 decks546 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Vigor
12%inclusion64 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Rampage of the Clans
11%inclusion60 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
11%inclusion60 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Obscuring Haze
10%inclusion53 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
7.3%inclusion40 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Piercing Exhale
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Shared Summons
6.8%inclusion37 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
-6%synergy
Horrid Vigor
6.7%inclusion26 decks388 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
6.6%inclusion32 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Momentous Fall
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Strength of Will
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
46%inclusion249 decks546 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion246 decks546 decks
17%synergy
Last March of the Ents
36%inclusion195 decks546 decks
22%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion180 decks546 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
31%inclusion168 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion150 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Genesis Wave
23%inclusion124 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion123 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion103 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Explore
18%inclusion96 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
18%inclusion96 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion80 decks546 decks
-6%synergy
Tooth and Nail
13%inclusion70 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion62 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion57 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Exponential Growth
10%inclusion55 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Crack Open
10%inclusion54 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Regrowth
9.3%inclusion51 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
9.2%inclusion50 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.0%inclusion49 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.9%inclusion43 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Migration Path
7.1%inclusion39 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.3%inclusion27 decks428 decks
-1%synergy
Awaken the Woods
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Majestic Genesis
5.5%inclusion30 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
5.5%inclusion30 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Might
5.5%inclusion30 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion266 decks546 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion248 decks546 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
44%inclusion242 decks546 decks
21%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
25%inclusion137 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion87 decks546 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion74 decks546 decks
13%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
13%inclusion72 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion68 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion61 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.6%inclusion47 decks546 decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.2%inclusion45 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.7%inclusion42 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
7.1%inclusion39 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
6.8%inclusion37 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.6%inclusion36 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
6.4%inclusion35 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.4%inclusion35 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion30 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Bow of Nylea
5.3%inclusion29 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Summoning Station
5.1%inclusion28 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion232 decks546 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Season
38%inclusion209 decks546 decks
27%synergy
Parallel Lives
35%inclusion191 decks546 decks
30%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
30%inclusion164 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
27%inclusion147 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
24%inclusion131 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion120 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion111 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion107 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion101 decks546 decks
-8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
18%inclusion99 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
16%inclusion90 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion80 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion79 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion74 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
13%inclusion69 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
12%inclusion66 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion66 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
10%inclusion26 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Strength
10%inclusion53 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.3%inclusion51 decks546 decks
-8%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.2%inclusion45 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
-6%synergy
Burgeoning
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
6.6%inclusion36 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Mana Reflection
6.4%inclusion35 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.2%inclusion34 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Lignify
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
-2%synergy
Rancor
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
-5%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Abundance
5.5%inclusion30 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
5.5%inclusion25 decks455 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
5.3%inclusion29 decks546 decks
-6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.3%inclusion51 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
16%inclusion90 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
14%inclusion76 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
8.1%inclusion44 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion240 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion227 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
40%inclusion216 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion188 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion167 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
28%inclusion152 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion126 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
22%inclusion120 decks546 decks
21%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion112 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion70 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
11%inclusion58 decks546 decks
5%synergy
The Shire
10%inclusion55 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion55 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Tree of Tales
10%inclusion53 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
9.0%inclusion49 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion49 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.0%inclusion49 decks546 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion48 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.2%inclusion45 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.0%inclusion37 decks462 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.3%inclusion40 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.8%inclusion37 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.8%inclusion37 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.3%inclusion30 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion30 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion29 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion459 decks546 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion261 decks546 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion83 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
10%inclusion57 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion56 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion55 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
9.3%inclusion51 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion45 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion44 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.8%inclusion37 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion514 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion138 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Blighted Woodland
12%inclusion67 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion62 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion52 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.5%inclusion41 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
7.0%inclusion18 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion37 decks546 decks
-5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
-11%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion31 decks546 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.3%inclusion29 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.3%inclusion29 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.3%inclusion29 decks546 decks
-10%synergy