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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Badgermole Cub
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Animal Attendant
2.9%inclusion3 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Crystalline Armor
1.9%inclusion2 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Creeping Crystal Coating
1.9%inclusion2 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Ba Sing Se
1.9%inclusion2 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Academy Manufactor
54%inclusion299 decks550 decks
53%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
40%inclusion218 decks550 decks
39%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
39%inclusion217 decks550 decks
36%synergy
Fangren Marauder
36%inclusion200 decks550 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
38%inclusion209 decks550 decks
36%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
50%inclusion274 decks550 decks
34%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
48%inclusion264 decks550 decks
34%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
48%inclusion262 decks550 decks
33%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
33%inclusion184 decks550 decks
32%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
33%inclusion94 decks289 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
68%inclusion376 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion363 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
65%inclusion356 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
59%inclusion326 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion324 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion310 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion297 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
53%inclusion292 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
52%inclusion287 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
51%inclusion282 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion173 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion69 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Natural Order
12%inclusion66 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion60 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.4%inclusion46 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Beast Whisperer
48%inclusion266 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
43%inclusion235 decks550 decks
28%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
42%inclusion233 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
42%inclusion232 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
39%inclusion215 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion200 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
35%inclusion171 decks491 decks
16%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
34%inclusion187 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
34%inclusion186 decks550 decks
24%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion184 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
32%inclusion176 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Apex Devastator
32%inclusion175 decks550 decks
23%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
32%inclusion163 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
30%inclusion163 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
29%inclusion161 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Vigor
29%inclusion160 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion152 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
27%inclusion148 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Elder Gargaroth
26%inclusion143 decks550 decks
21%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
25%inclusion139 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
23%inclusion126 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion125 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
21%inclusion117 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
19%inclusion103 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Reclamation Sage
18%inclusion101 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
18%inclusion100 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
18%inclusion54 decks300 decks
16%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
18%inclusion98 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Siege Behemoth
18%inclusion97 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
18%inclusion34 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
17%inclusion90 decks517 decks
12%synergy
Managorger Hydra
17%inclusion91 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Questing Beast
15%inclusion80 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion78 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Ulvenwald Oddity
14%inclusion78 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
14%inclusion77 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Marut
13%inclusion74 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
13%inclusion74 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Silverback Elder
13%inclusion73 decks550 decks
6%synergy
The Tarrasque
13%inclusion73 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Sagu Wildling
13%inclusion39 decks299 decks
12%synergy
Terastodon
13%inclusion70 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
13%inclusion69 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
12%inclusion68 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
12%inclusion65 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Emissary Green
12%inclusion64 decks545 decks
11%synergy
Tireless Tracker
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Geode Golem
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
45%inclusion249 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
27%inclusion150 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Gold Rush
26%inclusion135 decks514 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Claim
26%inclusion143 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
22%inclusion119 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21%inclusion115 decks545 decks
-2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
20%inclusion112 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Insight
20%inclusion112 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Fog
20%inclusion109 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion95 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Second Harvest
16%inclusion86 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion75 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion73 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Prizefight
13%inclusion71 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion70 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion66 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Rampage of the Clans
11%inclusion61 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion60 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
10%inclusion56 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Obscuring Haze
10%inclusion54 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
7.8%inclusion43 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Shared Summons
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.7%inclusion33 decks494 decks
-6%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
6.4%inclusion33 decks515 decks
0%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Horrid Vigor
6.1%inclusion26 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.6%inclusion31 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Piercing Exhale
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Momentous Fall
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
46%inclusion255 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
46%inclusion251 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion185 decks550 decks
21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion179 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
30%inclusion165 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Harmonize
28%inclusion154 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Genesis Wave
23%inclusion124 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion119 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion102 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion102 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
17%inclusion93 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion80 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Tooth and Nail
12%inclusion66 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Crack Open
10%inclusion55 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion55 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Regrowth
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.2%inclusion45 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.2%inclusion45 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Migration Path
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.8%inclusion27 decks463 decks
-1%synergy
Majestic Genesis
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Bushwhack
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Primal Might
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Overrun
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion254 decks550 decks
22%synergy
The Great Henge
45%inclusion248 decks550 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion245 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
24%inclusion134 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion86 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion68 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
12%inclusion67 decks550 decks
0%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion58 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.6%inclusion42 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Map
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion232 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Season
39%inclusion215 decks550 decks
27%synergy
Parallel Lives
34%inclusion188 decks550 decks
29%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
28%inclusion156 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
27%inclusion147 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
23%inclusion129 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion121 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion111 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion105 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
19%inclusion103 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
18%inclusion100 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion85 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Vigor
15%inclusion80 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion79 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
12%inclusion66 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.4%inclusion46 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Burgeoning
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Reflection
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Lignify
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
5.3%inclusion26 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Abundance
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Frontier Siege
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.3%inclusion51 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
17%inclusion92 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
14%inclusion77 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion233 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
41%inclusion223 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion222 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion194 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion165 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
28%inclusion155 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion125 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion114 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion113 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
10%inclusion56 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion52 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Tree of Tales
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
8%synergy
The Shire
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
-5%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.8%inclusion43 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.3%inclusion36 decks494 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.9%inclusion30 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion31 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion460 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion259 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion80 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
10%inclusion56 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion53 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
9.3%inclusion51 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion518 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion136 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Blighted Woodland
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.5%inclusion41 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
7.3%inclusion36 decks494 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion36 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.6%inclusion31 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-11%synergy