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Aug 27, 2025
Mike Carrozza
Am I The Bolas? - Reputation
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Mai, Scornful Striker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mogis, God of Slaughter
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Spiteful Visions
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Massacre Girl
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Harsh Mentor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Brash Taunter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Blood Seeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Fate Unraveler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Far Fortune, End Boss
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Massacre Wurm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Keen Duelist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Thraxodemon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dream Devourer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lavaborn Muse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Plague Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Bedevil
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Wisecrack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Backlash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Invoke Calamity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Winter's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unholy Heat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Betrayer's Bargain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Curtains' Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Live or Die
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Self-Destruct
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Wildfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Burn Down the House
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flame Rift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Slagstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trial of Agony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Banefire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Killing Wave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Skull Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boiling Seas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cryoclasm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Waltz of Rage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chain Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Light Up the Stage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Gix's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Explosion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Macabre Waltz
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dreadbore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Let's Play a Game
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Emancipation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Dreams
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Wound Reflection
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
No Mercy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Painful Quandary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Parker Luck
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Manabarbs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Grievous Wound
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Spellshock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Repercussion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Citadel of Pain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Warstorm Surge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Biotransference
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sporogenic Infection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Heretic's Punishment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Caress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Havoc Festival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pillar Tombs of Aku
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rain of Gore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Embrace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of the Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Witch's Clinic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Maze of Ith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Gorge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Restless Vents
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Séance Board
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Smoldering Marsh
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Graven Cairns
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Blazemire Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Peak
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mount Doom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Tramway Station
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
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