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Roman Milan
Nov 18, 2025
Roman Milan
How To Be the Bolas - A Conversation With Mike Carrozza
Mike Carrozza from Am I the Bolas joins Roman in a conversation to help guide new Commander players through making villainous choices.
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Illusion of Choice
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Truth or Consequences
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99%synergy
Sycorax Commander
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98%synergy
This Is How It Ends
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96%synergy
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96%synergy
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96%synergy
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94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
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92%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
89%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
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90%synergy
The Master, Gallifrey's End
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
83%synergy
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Rhystic Study
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61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
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43%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
40%synergy
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40%synergy
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29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
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81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
45%synergy
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69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Cult of Skaro
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64%synergy
Auton Soldier
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59%synergy
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51%synergy
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45%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
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38%synergy
Spark Double
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33%synergy
Archmage of Runes
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35%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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35%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
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25%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
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19%synergy
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26%synergy
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22%synergy
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18%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
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16%synergy
Weeping Angel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Renegade Silent
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15%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
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12%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
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9%synergy
Agitator Ant
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
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4%synergy
Magnus the Red
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8%synergy
Vashta Nerada
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
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1%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
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3%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
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6%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
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5%synergy
Idris, Soul of the TARDIS
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6%synergy
The Beast, Deathless Prince
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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
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2%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
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2%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Return the Favor
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24%synergy
Cyber Conversion
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23%synergy
Terminate
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Arcane Denial
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-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
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3%synergy
Flatline
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22%synergy
Bedevil
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-1%synergy
Snuff Out
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10%synergy
Brainstorm
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-5%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Negate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
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2%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
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9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Blur
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5%synergy
Fire Covenant
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5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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5%synergy
Aetherize
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3%synergy
Risk Factor
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6%synergy
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Prisoner's Dilemma
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
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34%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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17%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
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33%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
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32%synergy
Exterminate!
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
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25%synergy
Make an Example
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21%synergy
Choice of Damnations
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18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
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17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
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12%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
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15%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
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11%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
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12%synergy
Path of the Schemer
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12%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
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12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Order of Succession
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9%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Insights
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Thieves' Auction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Path of the Enigma
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
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Coercive Portal
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
84%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Tempting Contract
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
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2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
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4%synergy
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Genesis of the Daleks
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Propaganda
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Death in Heaven
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14%synergy
The Sound of Drums
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
The War in Heaven
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
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Model of Unity
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
100%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Relic of Sauron
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
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Badlands
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Xander's Lounge
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Haunted Ridge
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
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