Old Gnawbone (Commander) - Upgraded

Mike Carrozza
Apr 22, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - Survival Makes the Deals and Takes the Wheel
This week on Am I the Bolas?, is "kingmaking" ever okay? We're taking a look at when someone is the threat at the table and what to do.
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Planar Engineering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancient Bronze Dragon
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Doubling Season
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Academy Manufactor
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
The Great Henge
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Parallel Lives
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Emerald Medallion
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Natural Order
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Beast Whisperer
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Elder Gargaroth
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fangren Marauder
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Apex Devastator
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Gala Greeters
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Vigor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Emissary Green
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Silverback Elder
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Managorger Hydra
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Kura, the Boundless Sky
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Siege Behemoth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Apex Altisaur
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Sagu Wildling
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Genesis Hydra
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Gold Rush
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Second Harvest
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Entish Restoration
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Rampage of the Clans
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Prizefight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Obscuring Haze
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Fog
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Overprotect
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Ram Through
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Arachnogenesis
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Horrid Vigor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Shared Summons
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shower of Arrows
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Summons
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Royal Treatment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Last March of the Ents
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Genesis Wave
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Harmonize
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Season of Gathering
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Majestic Genesis
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Tooth and Nail
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Awaken the Woods
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Fade from History
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Collective Voyage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Pest Infestation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Crack Open
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Majesty
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurous Impulse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Many Partings
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Pick Your Poison
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
You Find a Cursed Idol
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Life's Legacy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Monster Manual
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Map
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Boxing Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Instrument of the Bards
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Coin of Mastery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Titania
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Defense of the Heart
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Greater Good
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Majesty
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Elven Chorus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sapling Nursery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ranger Class
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Abundance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Burgeoning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Vivien Reid
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
2%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Tree of Tales
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
The Shire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Nursery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Slippery Karst
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Arch of Orazca
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Memorial to Unity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Herd Heirloom
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy