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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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Tyrant's Choice
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Split Decision
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Sycorax Commander
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98%synergy
This Is How It Ends
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
97%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
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96%synergy
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The Dalek Emperor
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
94%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
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94%synergy
Truth or Consequences
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96%synergy
Hunted by The Family
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95%synergy
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Bite of the Black Rose
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
93%synergy
Expropriate
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
89%synergy
The Master, Gallifrey's End
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
85%synergy
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Rhystic Study
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
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Missy
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Messenger Jays
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Cult of Skaro
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63%synergy
Auton Soldier
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61%synergy
Dalek Squadron
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56%synergy
Dalek Drone
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Archmage of Runes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Spark Double
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28%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
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24%synergy
Baleful Strix
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13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
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20%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
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19%synergy
Fatespinner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Weeping Angel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Renegade Silent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Agitator Ant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vashta Nerada
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
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6%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Magnus the Red
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Idris, Soul of the TARDIS
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Beast, Deathless Prince
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Return the Favor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flatline
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Glimmerburst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Blur
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5%synergy
Fire Covenant
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5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
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-11%synergy
Aetherize
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3%synergy
Risk Factor
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6%synergy
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Prisoner's Dilemma
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Exterminate!
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Make an Example
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Choice of Damnations
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Path of the Schemer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Order of Succession
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Insights
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Delete
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thieves' Auction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Path of the Enigma
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
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Coercive Portal
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
87%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Tempting Contract
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Genesis of the Daleks
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Propaganda
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Sound of Drums
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Death in Heaven
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The War in Heaven
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Echoing Assault
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
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Model of Unity
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
100%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
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Badlands
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Xander's Lounge
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Training Center
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Morphic Pool
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Haunted Ridge
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Seething Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
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