Old Gnawbone (Commander)

Mike Carrozza
Apr 22, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - Survival Makes the Deals and Takes the Wheel
This week on Am I the Bolas?, is "kingmaking" ever okay? We're taking a look at when someone is the threat at the table and what to do.
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Planar Engineering
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-4%synergy
Studious First-Year
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Emeritus of Abundance
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-0%synergy
Shopkeeper's Bane
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1%synergy
Additive Evolution
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1%synergy
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Academy Manufactor
53%inclusion319 decks604 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
42%inclusion254 decks604 decks
40%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
40%inclusion244 decks604 decks
39%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
41%inclusion245 decks604 decks
37%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
38%inclusion160 decks418 decks
36%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
51%inclusion307 decks604 decks
35%synergy
Fangren Marauder
36%inclusion215 decks604 decks
35%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
47%inclusion284 decks604 decks
33%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
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32%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
48%inclusion287 decks604 decks
32%synergy
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Cultivate
70%inclusion423 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion407 decks604 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion390 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
59%inclusion359 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion354 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion340 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Emerald Medallion
56%inclusion338 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion325 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion319 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
51%inclusion309 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
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14%synergy
Natural Order
15%inclusion89 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion80 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion78 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion76 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.1%inclusion55 decks604 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
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3%synergy
Creatures
Beast Whisperer
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17%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
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28%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
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10%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
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24%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
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28%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
37%inclusion222 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
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15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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17%synergy
Apex Devastator
34%inclusion207 decks604 decks
25%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
34%inclusion206 decks604 decks
17%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
34%inclusion203 decks604 decks
24%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
32%inclusion192 decks604 decks
27%synergy
Eternal Witness
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4%synergy
Vigor
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19%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
30%inclusion182 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
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14%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
27%inclusion163 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
26%inclusion158 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
26%inclusion157 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Elder Gargaroth
25%inclusion150 decks604 decks
20%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
22%inclusion130 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion125 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
19%inclusion60 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
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5%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
18%inclusion109 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
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16%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
18%inclusion106 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
18%inclusion106 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Reclamation Sage
16%inclusion99 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion99 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
16%inclusion98 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
16%synergy
Managorger Hydra
16%inclusion95 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
15%inclusion93 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Siege Behemoth
15%inclusion91 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Sagu Wildling
14%inclusion61 decks428 decks
13%synergy
Questing Beast
14%inclusion83 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
14%inclusion83 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Marut
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Kura, the Boundless Sky
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
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-4%synergy
The Tarrasque
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11%synergy
Silverback Elder
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5%synergy
Emissary Green
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11%synergy
Green Dragon
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Tireless Tracker
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Terastodon
11%inclusion65 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Emerald Dragon
11%inclusion65 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
11%inclusion65 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
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10%synergy
Gold Rush
27%inclusion165 decks604 decks
27%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
27%inclusion164 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
26%inclusion160 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
23%inclusion139 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Fog
23%inclusion136 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
22%inclusion135 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Second Harvest
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13%synergy
Return to Nature
19%inclusion112 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Insight
18%inclusion111 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion109 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
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-3%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
-6%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
-8%synergy
Obscuring Haze
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
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2%synergy
Force of Vigor
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0%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
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-10%synergy
Prizefight
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7%synergy
Chord of Calling
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Rampage of the Clans
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9%synergy
Naturalize
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1%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.8%inclusion41 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Shared Summons
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3%synergy
Horrid Vigor
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2%synergy
Collective Resistance
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-7%synergy
Veil of Summer
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-4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
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-3%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
5.8%inclusion35 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
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-1%synergy
Momentous Fall
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Piercing Exhale
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
47%inclusion284 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
45%inclusion272 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion205 decks604 decks
22%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion200 decks604 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
31%inclusion189 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion165 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion136 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Wave
22%inclusion135 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
20%inclusion121 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion115 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
16%inclusion96 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion93 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion77 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Tooth and Nail
12%inclusion73 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.8%inclusion53 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.6%inclusion52 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.3%inclusion50 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Regrowth
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Soul's Majesty
7.6%inclusion46 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Migration Path
7.6%inclusion46 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Crack Open
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Bushwhack
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Pest Infestation
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Awaken the Woods
5.3%inclusion32 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.2%inclusion31 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
48%inclusion291 decks604 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion273 decks604 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion267 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
26%inclusion159 decks604 decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion63 decks366 decks
0%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion97 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion76 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion70 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
12%inclusion70 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion67 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion59 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion43 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.1%inclusion43 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.8%inclusion41 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
5.8%inclusion35 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.3%inclusion32 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
45%inclusion269 decks604 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Season
43%inclusion257 decks604 decks
30%synergy
Parallel Lives
37%inclusion223 decks604 decks
31%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
27%inclusion161 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
25%inclusion153 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
24%inclusion143 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Elemental Bond
23%inclusion139 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
22%inclusion132 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion115 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Exploration
19%inclusion113 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion110 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion107 decks604 decks
-8%synergy
Primal Vigor
15%inclusion93 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion87 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion67 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
10%inclusion41 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Song of the Dryads
9.4%inclusion57 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.1%inclusion49 decks604 decks
-8%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
7.6%inclusion46 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Reflection
7.6%inclusion46 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion43 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.8%inclusion35 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
5.8%inclusion35 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Frontier Siege
5.5%inclusion33 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Lignify
5.5%inclusion33 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.1%inclusion49 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
17%inclusion104 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
13%inclusion77 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
7.1%inclusion43 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion260 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion252 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
40%inclusion241 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
37%inclusion224 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion190 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
28%inclusion169 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion136 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion121 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion120 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
11%inclusion65 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion62 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion57 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.3%inclusion56 decks604 decks
-9%synergy
Tree of Tales
9.1%inclusion55 decks604 decks
8%synergy
The Shire
8.6%inclusion52 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
8.1%inclusion49 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.0%inclusion42 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.0%inclusion42 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.0%inclusion36 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.0%inclusion36 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.0%inclusion36 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion508 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion272 decks604 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion95 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
12%inclusion70 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion62 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion59 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion571 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion135 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion77 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion66 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
8.8%inclusion53 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.3%inclusion50 decks604 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.1%inclusion43 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.8%inclusion35 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.8%inclusion35 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
-4%synergy