Scion of the Ur-Dragon (Commander) - Expensive Flying

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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
World War Hulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Pact of Negation
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Silence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Noble Hierarch
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Birds of Paradise
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Mental Misstep
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Flusterstorm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Delighted Halfling
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Veil of Summer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Smothering Tithe
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Imperial Seal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Colossal Grave-Reaver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Old Gnawbone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The Ur-Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Deceptive Frostkite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Teneb, the Harvester
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hellkite Charger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Marang River Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chromium, the Mutable
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Noxious Revival
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Worldly Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Pact
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Brain Freeze
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Consultation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Final Fortune
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Manamorphose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shallow Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Channel the Suns
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Flash Photography
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Culling Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Haunting Voyage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Crux of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Change
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Scroll Rack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Dragon Tempest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Keen Sense
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lurking Predators
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Call the Spirit Dragons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Copy Enchantment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Binding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Fellwar Stone
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mox Jasper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Tundra
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Plains
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Swamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-47%synergy
Mountain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-48%synergy
Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-50%synergy
Forest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-52%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
The World Tree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Ketria Triome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Godless Shrine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Indatha Triome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Temple Garden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Watery Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy