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
Planar Engineering
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
New Generation's Technique
4.6%inclusion3 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Frog Butler
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Coin of Mastery
3.0%inclusion2 decks67 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Academy Manufactor
53%inclusion313 decks589 decks
51%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
40%inclusion237 decks589 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
41%inclusion239 decks589 decks
38%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
39%inclusion231 decks589 decks
36%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
51%inclusion300 decks589 decks
35%synergy
Fangren Marauder
36%inclusion211 decks589 decks
35%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
37%inclusion138 decks371 decks
35%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
47%inclusion274 decks589 decks
33%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
48%inclusion280 decks589 decks
33%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
33%inclusion193 decks589 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
69%inclusion408 decks589 decks
18%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
66%inclusion387 decks589 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion382 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion346 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
59%inclusion346 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion330 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Emerald Medallion
54%inclusion319 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion314 decks589 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
52%inclusion305 decks589 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
51%inclusion301 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion187 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion77 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion74 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion72 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion67 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.5%inclusion50 decks589 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
7.5%inclusion44 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.8%inclusion34 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Beast Whisperer
47%inclusion278 decks589 decks
16%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
43%inclusion252 decks589 decks
28%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
42%inclusion247 decks589 decks
9%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
41%inclusion240 decks589 decks
24%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
39%inclusion230 decks589 decks
27%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
36%inclusion211 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion211 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
35%inclusion200 decks571 decks
16%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
33%inclusion195 decks589 decks
16%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
33%inclusion194 decks589 decks
23%synergy
Apex Devastator
33%inclusion194 decks589 decks
24%synergy
Eternal Witness
32%inclusion187 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
31%inclusion184 decks589 decks
26%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
30%inclusion177 decks589 decks
18%synergy
Vigor
30%inclusion174 decks589 decks
18%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
28%inclusion165 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
27%inclusion159 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion157 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Elder Gargaroth
26%inclusion152 decks589 decks
21%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
25%inclusion148 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
22%inclusion129 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion126 decks589 decks
9%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
20%inclusion119 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
19%inclusion74 decks382 decks
17%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
19%inclusion110 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
18%inclusion50 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
18%inclusion105 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion103 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion103 decks589 decks
-7%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
17%inclusion101 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Managorger Hydra
17%inclusion99 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Siege Behemoth
16%inclusion95 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
16%inclusion59 decks371 decks
16%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
15%inclusion91 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Sagu Wildling
15%inclusion58 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
15%inclusion89 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Questing Beast
14%inclusion82 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
14%inclusion81 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Marut
13%inclusion79 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
13%inclusion77 decks589 decks
2%synergy
The Tarrasque
13%inclusion77 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Silverback Elder
13%inclusion76 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Ulvenwald Oddity
12%inclusion72 decks589 decks
9%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
12%inclusion72 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Emissary Green
12%inclusion71 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Terastodon
12%inclusion70 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
12%inclusion70 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Kura, the Boundless Sky
12%inclusion70 decks589 decks
9%synergy
Green Dragon
11%inclusion67 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Tireless Tracker
11%inclusion65 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
46%inclusion270 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
28%inclusion163 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Gold Rush
27%inclusion161 decks589 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
26%inclusion153 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
22%inclusion132 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Fog
22%inclusion127 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21%inclusion125 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion114 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion114 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
18%inclusion108 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Second Harvest
18%inclusion104 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Entish Restoration
15%inclusion90 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion77 decks589 decks
-9%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion75 decks589 decks
-6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion65 decks589 decks
-9%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
11%inclusion65 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Prizefight
11%inclusion64 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion63 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Rampage of the Clans
11%inclusion62 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion62 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Obscuring Haze
11%inclusion62 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
7.3%inclusion43 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.6%inclusion39 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.3%inclusion36 decks574 decks
-7%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.1%inclusion36 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Horrid Vigor
6.1%inclusion31 decks509 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
5.9%inclusion35 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Shared Summons
5.9%inclusion35 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.8%inclusion22 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.6%inclusion33 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.6%inclusion33 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
46%inclusion271 decks589 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
46%inclusion268 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion202 decks589 decks
22%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion196 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
30%inclusion178 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Harmonize
29%inclusion168 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Genesis Wave
23%inclusion137 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion132 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion111 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion109 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
16%inclusion96 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion86 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion71 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Tooth and Nail
12%inclusion70 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion56 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Crack Open
9.0%inclusion53 decks589 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.6%inclusion32 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.5%inclusion50 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
8.3%inclusion49 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.0%inclusion47 decks589 decks
-4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.0%inclusion47 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.0%inclusion47 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Migration Path
7.6%inclusion45 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Bushwhack
5.9%inclusion35 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Majestic Genesis
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Might
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Pest Infestation
5.1%inclusion30 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
47%inclusion274 decks589 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion268 decks589 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion265 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
26%inclusion154 decks589 decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion53 decks319 decks
0%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion95 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion74 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion74 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
12%inclusion69 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion62 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.2%inclusion54 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.3%inclusion43 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion42 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.0%inclusion41 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.5%inclusion38 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
5.9%inclusion35 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.9%inclusion35 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Map
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
5%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.3%inclusion31 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
5.3%inclusion31 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.1%inclusion30 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
44%inclusion260 decks589 decks
21%synergy
Doubling Season
41%inclusion241 decks589 decks
29%synergy
Parallel Lives
35%inclusion206 decks589 decks
30%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
28%inclusion162 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
26%inclusion153 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
24%inclusion141 decks589 decks
14%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion132 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
20%inclusion120 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion111 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion111 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion107 decks589 decks
-8%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion104 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion84 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion82 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion76 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion66 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion63 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
11%inclusion63 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
10%inclusion37 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Song of the Dryads
9.0%inclusion53 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion52 decks589 decks
-8%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.7%inclusion51 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Mana Reflection
8.1%inclusion48 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
8.0%inclusion47 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
7.5%inclusion44 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
7.3%inclusion43 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Burgeoning
7.3%inclusion43 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Lignify
5.9%inclusion35 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
5.6%inclusion33 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
5.5%inclusion31 decks567 decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
-4%synergy
Frontier Siege
5.3%inclusion31 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.8%inclusion52 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
16%inclusion96 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
13%inclusion77 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
6.8%inclusion40 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion246 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion239 decks589 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
40%inclusion234 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion212 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion183 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
28%inclusion166 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion132 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion119 decks589 decks
20%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion115 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion63 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
10%inclusion61 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion27 decks276 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.2%inclusion54 decks589 decks
-9%synergy
Tree of Tales
9.0%inclusion53 decks589 decks
8%synergy
The Shire
9.0%inclusion53 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion52 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion51 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
7.8%inclusion46 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.5%inclusion44 decks589 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.3%inclusion42 decks574 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion42 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion42 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.1%inclusion36 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.9%inclusion35 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.9%inclusion35 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.3%inclusion31 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion496 decks589 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion267 decks589 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion90 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
11%inclusion65 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion60 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion37 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion57 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.8%inclusion46 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion42 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion40 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.6%inclusion21 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion558 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion140 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Blighted Woodland
12%inclusion71 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion71 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
9.3%inclusion55 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
7.3%inclusion42 decks574 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.0%inclusion41 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion38 decks589 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion38 decks589 decks
-10%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
6.3%inclusion24 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion37 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.6%inclusion33 decks589 decks
-3%synergy