Szarel, Genesis Shepherd (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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Mike Carrozza
Nov 26, 2025
Am I the Bolas? - Rookie Kingmaker
In this week's Am I the Bolas, what should we do about rookie Commander players who keep kingmaking? Are they Bolases in disguise?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Earthbender Ascension
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Split
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
4.9%inclusion5 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Beifong's Bounty Hunters
4.1%inclusion4 decks97 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
82%inclusion204 decks249 decks
74%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
85%inclusion219 decks259 decks
69%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
75%inclusion193 decks259 decks
62%synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
79%inclusion204 decks259 decks
60%synergy
Exploration Broodship
79%inclusion197 decks249 decks
56%synergy
Zuran Orb
64%inclusion167 decks259 decks
55%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
71%inclusion183 decks259 decks
53%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
63%inclusion164 decks259 decks
53%synergy
Harrow
71%inclusion184 decks259 decks
51%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
63%inclusion162 decks259 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Horizon Explorer
72%inclusion180 decks249 decks
50%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
62%inclusion160 decks259 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion160 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
61%inclusion158 decks259 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
58%inclusion151 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
58%inclusion150 decks259 decks
48%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
58%inclusion150 decks259 decks
46%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
57%inclusion147 decks259 decks
41%synergy
Icetill Explorer
57%inclusion138 decks244 decks
34%synergy
Scute Swarm
56%inclusion146 decks259 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
45%inclusion117 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Field of the Dead
25%inclusion65 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Chasm
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Sylvan Safekeeper
55%inclusion142 decks259 decks
46%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
55%inclusion136 decks249 decks
36%synergy
Baloth Prime
49%inclusion121 decks249 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Cobra
48%inclusion124 decks259 decks
37%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
47%inclusion123 decks259 decks
33%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
47%inclusion123 decks259 decks
39%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
45%inclusion117 decks259 decks
34%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
45%inclusion116 decks259 decks
34%synergy
Ouroboroid
43%inclusion107 decks249 decks
40%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
43%inclusion111 decks259 decks
39%synergy
Springbloom Druid
42%inclusion110 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Scouring Swarm
42%inclusion105 decks249 decks
27%synergy
Mayhem Devil
42%inclusion108 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
42%inclusion108 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
38%inclusion99 decks259 decks
36%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
37%inclusion93 decks249 decks
31%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
36%inclusion93 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
34%inclusion88 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
34%inclusion88 decks259 decks
27%synergy
Eumidian Wastewaker
31%inclusion78 decks249 decks
21%synergy
Soul of Windgrace
30%inclusion78 decks259 decks
22%synergy
Evolution Witness
30%inclusion77 decks259 decks
29%synergy
Scythecat Cub
28%inclusion72 decks259 decks
27%synergy
Famished Worldsire
27%inclusion67 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
27%inclusion69 decks259 decks
22%synergy
Augur of Autumn
26%inclusion68 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
25%inclusion64 decks259 decks
20%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
25%inclusion64 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
24%inclusion63 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Tireless Tracker
24%inclusion62 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
23%inclusion60 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Six
23%inclusion60 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Sprouting Goblin
22%inclusion56 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
20%inclusion53 decks259 decks
-34%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
19%inclusion50 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion50 decks259 decks
-16%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
19%inclusion50 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
19%inclusion48 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
19%inclusion48 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Sabotender
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Evolution Sage
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
15%inclusion38 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion36 decks259 decks
-19%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
World Shaper
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Loamcrafter Faun
12%inclusion31 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Roiling Regrowth
47%inclusion121 decks259 decks
37%synergy
Tear Asunder
46%inclusion119 decks259 decks
34%synergy
Putrefy
35%inclusion90 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion84 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
32%inclusion84 decks259 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion82 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Entish Restoration
29%inclusion74 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion71 decks259 decks
19%synergy
Constant Mists
20%inclusion51 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
19%inclusion49 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion31 decks259 decks
-14%synergy
Realms Uncharted
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Call
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
-19%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Rain of Filth
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion141 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
42%inclusion109 decks259 decks
38%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion109 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
40%inclusion104 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
39%inclusion97 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Scapeshift
29%inclusion76 decks259 decks
22%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
23%inclusion59 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Pest Infestation
20%inclusion53 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion47 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
-8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Sultai
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion31 decks259 decks
-22%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
-18%synergy
Life from the Loam
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Reprocess
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
-15%synergy
Formless Genesis
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Explore
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conduit of Worlds
24%inclusion61 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion42 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
11%inclusion28 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Greed
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
-17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
-18%synergy
Expedition Map
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
50%inclusion125 decks249 decks
47%synergy
Exploration
42%inclusion109 decks259 decks
32%synergy
Loading Zone
26%inclusion63 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Spelunking
24%inclusion61 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Exploration
21%inclusion54 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Squandered Resources
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Branching Evolution
20%inclusion51 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
18%inclusion46 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
15%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Teval's Judgment
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Druid Class
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
12%inclusion31 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Need for Speed
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Bioengineered Future
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
-4%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Roaring Earth
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
-11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
-12%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Recon
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
21%inclusion55 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion138 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
52%inclusion129 decks249 decks
34%synergy
Lotus Field
40%inclusion103 decks259 decks
33%synergy
Strip Mine
34%inclusion87 decks259 decks
26%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
25%inclusion64 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion61 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion56 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Swarmyard
19%inclusion50 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Shifting Woodland
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
-10%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Dust Bowl
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
-10%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion190 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion111 decks259 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion258 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion257 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion256 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion225 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
79%inclusion205 decks259 decks
56%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
68%inclusion176 decks259 decks
40%synergy
Vernal Fen
65%inclusion162 decks249 decks
41%synergy
Cinder Glade
63%inclusion163 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
61%inclusion157 decks259 decks
33%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
61%inclusion157 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Stomping Ground
58%inclusion149 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion146 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion140 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
51%inclusion131 decks259 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion130 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion127 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Theater
47%inclusion123 decks259 decks
41%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
47%inclusion121 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Escape Tunnel
43%inclusion111 decks259 decks
36%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
43%inclusion111 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion108 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Festering Thicket
41%inclusion103 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
37%inclusion97 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Canyon Slough
35%inclusion90 decks259 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Mire
30%inclusion77 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion76 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Twisted Landscape
29%inclusion74 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Mountain Valley
28%inclusion73 decks259 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
28%inclusion73 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
27%inclusion69 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion68 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
25%inclusion65 decks259 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
22%inclusion57 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Commercial District
22%inclusion56 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion55 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion48 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion47 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
17%inclusion43 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion28 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion27 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Spire Garden
10%inclusion27 decks259 decks
-18%synergy
Taiga
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
-22%synergy