Szarel, Genesis Shepherd (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Split
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4%synergy
Ba Sing Se
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
4.9%inclusion8 decks163 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
86%inclusion411 decks477 decks
78%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
92%inclusion443 decks484 decks
76%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
75%inclusion362 decks484 decks
63%synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
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62%synergy
Exploration Broodship
84%inclusion400 decks477 decks
61%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
72%inclusion347 decks484 decks
60%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
74%inclusion359 decks484 decks
57%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
69%inclusion332 decks484 decks
57%synergy
Harrow
76%inclusion368 decks484 decks
56%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
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54%synergy
Top Cards
Horizon Explorer
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53%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
67%inclusion326 decks484 decks
54%synergy
Beast Within
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25%synergy
Nature's Lore
65%inclusion315 decks484 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
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16%synergy
Icetill Explorer
63%inclusion297 decks470 decks
41%synergy
Zuran Orb
62%inclusion302 decks484 decks
53%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion299 decks484 decks
20%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
62%inclusion298 decks484 decks
52%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
61%inclusion296 decks484 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
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39%synergy
Field of the Dead
29%inclusion140 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Chasm
18%inclusion86 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
6.8%inclusion33 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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-11%synergy
Creatures
Omnath, Locus of Rage
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48%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
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40%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
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47%synergy
Scute Swarm
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45%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
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41%synergy
Baloth Prime
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39%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
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46%synergy
Lotus Cobra
52%inclusion253 decks484 decks
41%synergy
Springbloom Druid
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41%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
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40%synergy
Scouring Swarm
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33%synergy
Mayhem Devil
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20%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
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29%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
42%inclusion204 decks484 decks
38%synergy
Soul of Windgrace
39%inclusion188 decks484 decks
31%synergy
Ouroboroid
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36%synergy
Augur of Autumn
37%inclusion178 decks484 decks
30%synergy
Tireless Tracker
37%inclusion177 decks484 decks
29%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
37%inclusion177 decks484 decks
32%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
35%inclusion168 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
34%inclusion161 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Eumidian Wastewaker
33%inclusion157 decks477 decks
23%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
32%inclusion156 decks484 decks
30%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
28%inclusion136 decks484 decks
24%synergy
Famished Worldsire
27%inclusion131 decks477 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
27%inclusion129 decks484 decks
20%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
26%inclusion128 decks484 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
25%inclusion121 decks484 decks
18%synergy
Six
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11%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
24%inclusion117 decks484 decks
20%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
24%inclusion114 decks484 decks
19%synergy
Scythecat Cub
23%inclusion111 decks484 decks
22%synergy
Sprouting Goblin
23%inclusion111 decks484 decks
19%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
23%inclusion110 decks484 decks
13%synergy
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
21%inclusion103 decks484 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion102 decks484 decks
-14%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
20%inclusion98 decks484 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Witness
20%inclusion96 decks484 decks
19%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
20%inclusion95 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
19%inclusion93 decks484 decks
-35%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
18%inclusion89 decks484 decks
16%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
18%inclusion87 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Sabotender
18%inclusion87 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Loamcrafter Faun
15%inclusion75 decks484 decks
13%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
14%inclusion70 decks484 decks
11%synergy
World Shaper
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5%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
13%inclusion64 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
12%inclusion60 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
12%inclusion58 decks484 decks
-21%synergy
Uurg, Spawn of Turg
11%inclusion51 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Roiling Regrowth
57%inclusion276 decks484 decks
47%synergy
Tear Asunder
50%inclusion241 decks484 decks
37%synergy
Putrefy
42%inclusion203 decks484 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
39%inclusion189 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion167 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
34%inclusion163 decks484 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion143 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
28%inclusion136 decks484 decks
20%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
26%inclusion124 decks484 decks
18%synergy
Constant Mists
19%inclusion90 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion60 decks484 decks
-13%synergy
Realms Uncharted
12%inclusion59 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion54 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion52 decks484 decks
-1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.1%inclusion44 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion40 decks484 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
7.6%inclusion37 decks484 decks
-18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.6%inclusion37 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion33 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.6%inclusion32 decks484 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Call
5.4%inclusion26 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
49%inclusion236 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
45%inclusion219 decks484 decks
36%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
45%inclusion214 decks477 decks
30%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
39%inclusion190 decks484 decks
35%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
28%inclusion137 decks484 decks
19%synergy
Scapeshift
27%inclusion133 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Pest Infestation
26%inclusion128 decks484 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion105 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
20%inclusion98 decks484 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion79 decks484 decks
-9%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
16%inclusion77 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion72 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Life from the Loam
14%inclusion70 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Sultai
14%inclusion67 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion51 decks484 decks
-23%synergy
Formless Genesis
10%inclusion49 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Reprocess
8.7%inclusion42 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.9%inclusion38 decks484 decks
-18%synergy
Summer Bloom
7.9%inclusion38 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion34 decks484 decks
-6%synergy
Explore
6.8%inclusion33 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
6.6%inclusion32 decks484 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.2%inclusion30 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
5.2%inclusion25 decks484 decks
-17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conduit of Worlds
25%inclusion120 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
21%inclusion100 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
19%inclusion94 decks484 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion57 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
12%inclusion57 decks484 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion57 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
10%inclusion45 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion46 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.0%inclusion34 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.0%inclusion34 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.2%inclusion30 decks484 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
-19%synergy
The Great Henge
5.4%inclusion26 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
45%inclusion215 decks477 decks
42%synergy
Exploration
42%inclusion203 decks484 decks
32%synergy
Spelunking
32%inclusion155 decks484 decks
26%synergy
Valakut Exploration
24%inclusion117 decks484 decks
18%synergy
Loading Zone
20%inclusion95 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Squandered Resources
17%inclusion83 decks484 decks
13%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
17%inclusion80 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
16%inclusion78 decks484 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
13%inclusion62 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Druid Class
13%inclusion62 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Teval's Judgment
13%inclusion61 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
12%inclusion60 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
12%inclusion60 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
11%inclusion52 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Bioengineered Future
10%inclusion50 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
10%inclusion50 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
10%inclusion48 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
10%inclusion48 decks484 decks
-10%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion48 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion47 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Roaring Earth
9.1%inclusion44 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
8.7%inclusion42 decks484 decks
-5%synergy
Doubling Season
7.9%inclusion38 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.9%inclusion38 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Need for Speed
7.6%inclusion37 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.4%inclusion36 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
-14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
21%inclusion101 decks484 decks
17%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn and Six
5.4%inclusion26 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion308 decks484 decks
31%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
58%inclusion279 decks477 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Field
39%inclusion187 decks484 decks
32%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
31%inclusion151 decks484 decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion147 decks484 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion121 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion95 decks484 decks
0%synergy
Swarmyard
17%inclusion80 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion75 decks484 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion64 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
13%inclusion62 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion56 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion56 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion50 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion47 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
9.0%inclusion43 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion42 decks484 decks
-11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.9%inclusion38 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion34 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.0%inclusion34 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Dark Depths
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
-5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
-15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.2%inclusion25 decks484 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion353 decks484 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion205 decks484 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion481 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion480 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion479 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion433 decks484 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
82%inclusion399 decks484 decks
59%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
70%inclusion341 decks484 decks
43%synergy
Cinder Glade
70%inclusion337 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Vernal Fen
68%inclusion326 decks477 decks
44%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
65%inclusion314 decks484 decks
37%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
65%inclusion314 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion305 decks484 decks
30%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
56%inclusion271 decks484 decks
49%synergy
Stomping Ground
56%inclusion269 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
52%inclusion253 decks484 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion241 decks484 decks
13%synergy
Escape Tunnel
48%inclusion230 decks484 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion224 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion220 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45%inclusion220 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Festering Thicket
44%inclusion210 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
43%inclusion207 decks484 decks
29%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
42%inclusion202 decks484 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion186 decks484 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion177 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion176 decks484 decks
18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
36%inclusion174 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
34%inclusion166 decks484 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion162 decks484 decks
13%synergy
Mountain Valley
32%inclusion153 decks484 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Mire
32%inclusion153 decks484 decks
18%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
31%inclusion148 decks484 decks
25%synergy
Twisted Landscape
27%inclusion133 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Viridescent Bog
22%inclusion107 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Underground Mortuary
19%inclusion94 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Commercial District
19%inclusion94 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion84 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion81 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion76 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion68 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
13%inclusion62 decks484 decks
-18%synergy
Spire Garden
12%inclusion58 decks484 decks
-16%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion54 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
11%inclusion34 decks315 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion52 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
10%inclusion49 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
10%inclusion47 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion46 decks484 decks
-37%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.3%inclusion45 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
9.3%inclusion45 decks484 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.3%inclusion45 decks484 decks
-1%synergy