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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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Sycorax Commander
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98%synergy
This Is How It Ends
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97%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
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96%synergy
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96%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
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96%synergy
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92%synergy
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93%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
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90%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
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91%synergy
Mob Verdict
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88%synergy
Coercive Portal
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85%synergy
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Rhystic Study
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62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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43%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
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The Master, Gallifrey's End
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81%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Missy
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72%synergy
Messenger Jays
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74%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Cult of Skaro
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Auton Soldier
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62%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Dalek Squadron
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55%synergy
Dalek Drone
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49%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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46%synergy
Spark Double
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38%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Archmage of Runes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
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16%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
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22%synergy
Fatespinner
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22%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
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20%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
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14%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
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19%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Renegade Silent
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Agitator Ant
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17%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
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11%synergy
Weeping Angel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
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7%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
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5%synergy
Magnus the Red
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
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0%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
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0%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
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5%synergy
Vashta Nerada
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5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
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4%synergy
Idris, Soul of the TARDIS
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6%synergy
The Beast, Deathless Prince
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4%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
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2%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
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50%synergy
Mana Drain
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50%synergy
Counterspell
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21%synergy
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Cyber Conversion
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
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-6%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Flatline
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Blur
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4%synergy
Fire Covenant
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4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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5%synergy
Brainstorm
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-12%synergy
Aetherize
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2%synergy
Risk Factor
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5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
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5%synergy
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Prisoner's Dilemma
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Vandalblast
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26%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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17%synergy
Exterminate!
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
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21%synergy
Make an Example
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Choice of Damnations
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14%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
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14%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Path of the Schemer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Order of Succession
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
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-1%synergy
Thieves' Auction
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6%synergy
Path of the Enigma
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6%synergy
Manifold Insights
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6%synergy
Mana Geyser
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1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
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1%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Tempting Contract
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
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3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
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2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
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1%synergy
Enchantments
Genesis of the Daleks
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Propaganda
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Death in Heaven
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
The Sound of Drums
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The War in Heaven
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6%synergy
Double Vision
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3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
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0%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
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Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Detection Tower
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5%synergy
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Model of Unity
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
100%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Relic of Sauron
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
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Badlands
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Island
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Blood Crypt
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Morphic Pool
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Luxury Suite
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Haunted Ridge
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
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