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?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Doubling Season
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Parallel Lives
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Three Visits
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
The Great Henge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Elves
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Emerald Medallion
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Beast Whisperer
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Natural Order
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Apex Devastator
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Vigor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Elder Gargaroth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fangren Marauder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Reclamation Sage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Gala Greeters
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Academy Manufactor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ouroboroid
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Yeva, Nature's Herald
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Priest of Titania
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Arbor Elf
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Terastodon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Genesis Hydra
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Emissary Green
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Apex Altisaur
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Silverback Elder
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Managorger Hydra
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Entish Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Momentous Fall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Obscuring Haze
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Gold Rush
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Second Harvest
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rampage of the Clans
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Prizefight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Arachnogenesis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Shower of Arrows
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Might of the Masses
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Ram Through
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Return to Nature
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Royal Treatment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Genesis Wave
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Season of Gathering
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tooth and Nail
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Awaken the Woods
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bushwhack
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Majestic Genesis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Overrun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Primal Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fade from History
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Adventurous Impulse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Life's Legacy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Regrowth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Pick Your Poison
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Collective Voyage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Exponential Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Crack Open
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Monster Manual
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Map
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Boxing Ring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instrument of the Bards
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Atmospheric Greenhouse
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Defense of the Heart
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Greater Good
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Elemental Bond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Primal Vigor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Alpha Authority
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Abundance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ranger Class
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Vivien Reid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Tales
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Nursery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Slippery Karst
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Memorial to Unity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Herd Heirloom
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Forest
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy