Old Gnawbone (Commander) - Upgraded

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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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Doubling Season
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
30%synergy
The Great Henge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Academy Manufactor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Emerald Medallion
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Natural Order
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Fanatic of Rhonas
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Beast Whisperer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Witness
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Elder Gargaroth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Gala Greeters
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Apex Devastator
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Managorger Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Vigor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Emissary Green
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fangren Marauder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ouroboroid
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Silverback Elder
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Apex Altisaur
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Terastodon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Genesis Hydra
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Warden of the Grove
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Second Harvest
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Claim
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Prizefight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Momentous Fall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Gold Rush
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rampage of the Clans
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Obscuring Haze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Fog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Naturalize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Horrid Vigor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Royal Treatment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arachnogenesis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shared Summons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Overprotect
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ram Through
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Summons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shower of Arrows
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Last March of the Ents
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Genesis Wave
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Harmonize
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Season of Gathering
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bushwhack
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Majestic Genesis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Tooth and Nail
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Regrowth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Exponential Growth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pest Infestation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fade from History
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Adventurous Impulse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Many Partings
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Life's Legacy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Collective Voyage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Crack Open
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pick Your Poison
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
You Find a Cursed Idol
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Monster Manual
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Boxing Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Instrument of the Bards
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Atmospheric Greenhouse
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Parallel Lives
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Defense of the Heart
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Exploration
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Elemental Bond
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Colossal Majesty
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ranger Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Abundance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Alpha Authority
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Burgeoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Asceticism
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Hunter's Talent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Vivien Reid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Tree of Tales
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
The Shire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Slippery Karst
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Nursery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arch of Orazca
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Memorial to Unity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Herd Heirloom
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy