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Mike Carrozza
Feb 18, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - Powered Down Poison Dilemma
This week on Am I the Bolas?, we're talking about poison counters; is there a way to play fairly with poison?
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Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
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Muraganda Raceway
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Gas Guzzler
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Momentum Breaker
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Twilight Prophet
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Whip of Erebos
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
51%synergy
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Jet Medallion
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Exsanguinate
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Crypt Ghast
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Bontu's Monument
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
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K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Starving Revenant
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Dread Presence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Massacre Wurm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Gastal Raider
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Risen Necroregent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sangromancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Changeling Outcast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sower of Discord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Darkstar Augur
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Starscream, Power Hungry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Thrull Parasite
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Mare
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Consuming Corruption
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Infernal Grasp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Defile
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Incursion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pact
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Hatred
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Cycle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Dismember
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Breathe Your Last
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Szat's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Bubbling Muck
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Repay in Kind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Tithe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Necromantic Selection
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Restart Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Come Back Wrong
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Essence Harvest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Zombify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Rankle's Prank
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Back on Track
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Demon's Horn
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Pact Weapon
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Venser's Journal
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Hand of Vecna
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Eye of Vecna
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Prism Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Book of Vile Darkness
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Last Ride
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ivory Tower
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Empyrial Plate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Hour of Victory
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Link
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Greed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Covenant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Eternal Thirst
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bandit's Talent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Summoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Liliana Vess
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Witch's Clinic
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Starting Column
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Séance Board
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy