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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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Split Decision
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
99%synergy
Plea for Power
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99%synergy
Sycorax Commander
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
This Is How It Ends
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Coercive Portal
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
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The Dalek Emperor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Genesis of the Daleks
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Expropriate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Truth or Consequences
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
The Master, Gallifrey's End
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Hunted by The Family
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Missy
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
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Grudge Keeper
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Messenger Jays
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Dalek Squadron
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Cult of Skaro
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Dr. Eggman
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Spark Double
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Auton Soldier
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Dalek Drone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Vashta Nerada
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Fatespinner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
The Flood of Mars
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Cybermat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Renegade Silent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Weeping Angel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Augermage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gollum, Scheming Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decadent Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Angler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Iron Myr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Magmatic Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sontaran General
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Illusion of Choice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Cyber Conversion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Murmurs from Beyond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Truth or Tale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Out of Bounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Don't Blink
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Flatline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Undermine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Suspend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Breathe Your Last
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Professor's Warning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Neutralizing Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flashfreeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mob Verdict
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Exterminate!
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Choice of Damnations
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Path of the Schemer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Memories Returning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Visions of Dread
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dredge the Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Browbeat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Game
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Path of the Enigma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bribery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blood Money
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Insights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Lore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scrounge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shrouded Lore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tempting Contract
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cybership
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Death in Heaven
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The Sound of Drums
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blink
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pain Magnification
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stand or Fall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Melee
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Day of the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Horus Heresy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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Creeping Tar Pit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Restless Spire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restless Reef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Model of Unity
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Dimir Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Temple of Deceit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thriving Moor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fetid Pools
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
River of Tears
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Study Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Port of Karfell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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