Scion of the Ur-Dragon (Commander) - Midrange

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Great Divide Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Plea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossal Grave-Reaver
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Birds of Paradise
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Silence
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Flusterstorm
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Old Gnawbone
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Crux of Fate
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Pact of Negation
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Deathrite Shaman
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Noble Hierarch
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
The Ur-Dragon
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Balefire Dragon
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Atarka, World Render
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Teneb, the Harvester
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Steel Hellkite
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mockingbird
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Deceptive Frostkite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dragonologist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mindbreak Trap
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Mental Misstep
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Pact
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Entomb
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Brain Freeze
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Saw in Half
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Intuition
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Consultation
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Revival
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Veil of Summer
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Final Fortune
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Burnt Offering
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Shallow Grave
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Living Death
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Channel the Suns
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Culling Ritual
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Persist
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Stitch Together
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Life // Death
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Explore
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Careful Study
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Zombify
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Incubator
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Fist of Suns
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Defense Grid
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Monster Manual
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Dragon Tempest
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Underworld Breach
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Call the Spirit Dragons
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Crucible of Fire
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Keen Sense
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Steely Resolve
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dracogenesis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Training Grounds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Omen
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
The Kami War
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Ophidian Eye
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan, Fireblood
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sarkhan Unbroken
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Three Tree City
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Mox Diamond
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Mox Jasper
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Tropical Island
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Underground Sea
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Badlands
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Bayou
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Scrubland
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Mountain
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-30%synergy
Plateau
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Tundra
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Swamp
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-29%synergy
Savannah
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Island
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-32%synergy
Forest
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-34%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Taiga
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Plains
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-39%synergy
Stomping Ground
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Indatha Triome
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-1%synergy