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Aug 27, 2025
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Am I The Bolas? - Reputation
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Soul Immolation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fated Firepower
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
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Vial Smasher the Fierce
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Basilisk Collar
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Wound Reflection
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Exquisite Blood
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Withering Torment
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
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Brash Taunter
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Massacre Wurm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Harsh Mentor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Fate Unraveler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mayhem Devil
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mari, the Killing Quill
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sower of Discord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Star Athlete
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Blood Pact
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Return the Favor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Suspended Sentence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Curtains' Call
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Audacious Swap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Risk Factor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Heat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wisecrack
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Decree of Pain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Ruby Medallion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Whip of Erebos
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Painful Quandary
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Descent into Avernus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
City on Fire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Dreams
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Spellshock
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Parker Luck
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Citadel of Pain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Repercussion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Manabarbs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Theater of Horrors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of the Void
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Vortex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Warstorm Surge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Furnace of Rath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Havoc Festival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Witch's Clinic
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Gorge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Restless Vents
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Peak
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malice
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Badlands
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
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