Szarel, Genesis Shepherd (Commander)

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Mike Carrozza
Nov 26, 2025
Am I the Bolas? - Rookie Kingmaker
In this week's Am I the Bolas, what should we do about rookie Commander players who keep kingmaking? Are they Bolases in disguise?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tectonic Split
10%inclusion107 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
7.2%inclusion89 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
4.8%inclusion50 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
85%inclusion3.88K decks4.56K decks
77%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
88%inclusion4.17K decks4.72K decks
72%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
77%inclusion3.62K decks4.72K decks
64%synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
80%inclusion3.76K decks4.72K decks
61%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
72%inclusion3.40K decks4.72K decks
60%synergy
Exploration Broodship
82%inclusion3.73K decks4.55K decks
59%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
69%inclusion3.27K decks4.72K decks
57%synergy
Harrow
77%inclusion3.62K decks4.72K decks
57%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
73%inclusion3.45K decks4.72K decks
56%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
68%inclusion3.23K decks4.72K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Horizon Explorer
77%inclusion3.48K decks4.55K decks
55%synergy
Farseek
67%inclusion3.14K decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
66%inclusion3.09K decks4.72K decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
65%inclusion3.09K decks4.72K decks
24%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
65%inclusion3.05K decks4.72K decks
55%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
63%inclusion2.87K decks4.55K decks
45%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
63%inclusion2.97K decks4.72K decks
53%synergy
Baloth Prime
62%inclusion2.84K decks4.55K decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion2.94K decks4.72K decks
20%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
61%inclusion2.89K decks4.72K decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
38%inclusion1.81K decks4.72K decks
24%synergy
Field of the Dead
21%inclusion993 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion598 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.8%inclusion414 decks4.72K decks
-8%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
7.2%inclusion340 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.5%inclusion307 decks4.72K decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.5%inclusion260 decks4.72K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Omnath, Locus of Rage
60%inclusion2.84K decks4.72K decks
49%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
60%inclusion2.82K decks4.72K decks
50%synergy
Scouring Swarm
57%inclusion2.57K decks4.55K decks
41%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
56%inclusion2.65K decks4.72K decks
46%synergy
Springbloom Druid
56%inclusion2.65K decks4.72K decks
45%synergy
Icetill Explorer
54%inclusion2.39K decks4.40K decks
32%synergy
Mayhem Devil
53%inclusion2.50K decks4.72K decks
26%synergy
Scute Swarm
51%inclusion2.40K decks4.72K decks
39%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
47%inclusion2.22K decks4.71K decks
32%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
45%inclusion2.12K decks4.72K decks
36%synergy
Soul of Windgrace
45%inclusion2.11K decks4.72K decks
37%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
45%inclusion2.11K decks4.72K decks
31%synergy
Augur of Autumn
43%inclusion2.05K decks4.72K decks
37%synergy
Lotus Cobra
43%inclusion2.03K decks4.72K decks
32%synergy
Eumidian Wastewaker
41%inclusion1.88K decks4.55K decks
31%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
40%inclusion1.89K decks4.72K decks
31%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
39%inclusion1.84K decks4.72K decks
22%synergy
Tireless Tracker
36%inclusion1.69K decks4.72K decks
28%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
34%inclusion1.61K decks4.72K decks
30%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
34%inclusion1.60K decks4.72K decks
29%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
32%inclusion1.46K decks4.53K decks
26%synergy
Sprouting Goblin
32%inclusion1.50K decks4.72K decks
28%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
30%inclusion1.41K decks4.72K decks
25%synergy
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
28%inclusion1.32K decks4.72K decks
24%synergy
Ouroboroid
27%inclusion1.24K decks4.56K decks
25%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
27%inclusion1.28K decks4.72K decks
25%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
24%inclusion1.15K decks4.72K decks
17%synergy
Famished Worldsire
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.53K decks
15%synergy
Six
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Loamcrafter Faun
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.72K decks
20%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.72K decks
17%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
21%inclusion996 decks4.72K decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion959 decks4.72K decks
-15%synergy
Uurg, Spawn of Turg
20%inclusion946 decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
20%inclusion929 decks4.72K decks
10%synergy
Evolution Witness
20%inclusion921 decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
19%inclusion897 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Scythecat Cub
19%inclusion892 decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion860 decks4.72K decks
14%synergy
Sabotender
18%inclusion856 decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
18%inclusion834 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
17%inclusion806 decks4.72K decks
-37%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
16%inclusion765 decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Centaur Vinecrasher
16%inclusion763 decks4.72K decks
14%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
16%inclusion752 decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
15%inclusion709 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
15%inclusion697 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Groundskeeper
13%inclusion625 decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
World Shaper
13%inclusion601 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Tear Asunder
51%inclusion2.41K decks4.72K decks
39%synergy
Putrefy
50%inclusion2.34K decks4.72K decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Charm
41%inclusion1.94K decks4.72K decks
27%synergy
Infernal Grasp
41%inclusion1.93K decks4.72K decks
32%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
33%inclusion1.56K decks4.72K decks
25%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion1.42K decks4.72K decks
-11%synergy
Entish Restoration
26%inclusion1.24K decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.72K decks
-3%synergy
Constant Mists
17%inclusion813 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion552 decks4.72K decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion458 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Realms Uncharted
10%inclusion455 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.7%inclusion412 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.1%inclusion382 decks4.72K decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
6.6%inclusion313 decks4.72K decks
-19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.9%inclusion276 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.7%inclusion267 decks4.72K decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
56%inclusion2.63K decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
52%inclusion2.47K decks4.72K decks
44%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
50%inclusion2.29K decks4.55K decks
35%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
39%inclusion1.84K decks4.72K decks
29%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
34%inclusion1.62K decks4.72K decks
30%synergy
Pest Infestation
32%inclusion1.50K decks4.72K decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion1.34K decks4.72K decks
21%synergy
Scapeshift
26%inclusion1.23K decks4.72K decks
19%synergy
Gaze of Granite
26%inclusion1.21K decks4.72K decks
21%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.72K decks
20%synergy
Formless Genesis
18%inclusion826 decks4.72K decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion744 decks4.72K decks
-9%synergy
Life from the Loam
12%inclusion586 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion556 decks4.72K decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion484 decks4.72K decks
-23%synergy
Will of the Sultai
10%inclusion483 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion460 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion393 decks4.72K decks
-17%synergy
Reprocess
8.3%inclusion390 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
7.8%inclusion369 decks4.72K decks
-14%synergy
Summer Bloom
6.9%inclusion324 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion297 decks4.72K decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
5.4%inclusion256 decks4.72K decks
-16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.4%inclusion254 decks4.72K decks
-4%synergy
Pull Through the Weft
5.0%inclusion221 decks4.38K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Zuran Orb
54%inclusion2.55K decks4.72K decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.72K decks
25%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion948 decks4.72K decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion557 decks4.72K decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion485 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
10%inclusion436 decks4.42K decks
7%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
9.0%inclusion423 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
7.9%inclusion375 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion327 decks4.72K decks
-17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.8%inclusion321 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion308 decks4.72K decks
-18%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.2%inclusion244 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exploration
38%inclusion1.80K decks4.72K decks
28%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
35%inclusion1.62K decks4.56K decks
32%synergy
Spelunking
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.72K decks
20%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Loading Zone
20%inclusion871 decks4.44K decks
17%synergy
Valakut Exploration
17%inclusion798 decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
16%inclusion744 decks4.72K decks
15%synergy
Squandered Resources
15%inclusion725 decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
12%inclusion555 decks4.72K decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
11%inclusion540 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Bioengineered Future
11%inclusion515 decks4.53K decks
10%synergy
Druid Class
11%inclusion508 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Branching Evolution
10%inclusion483 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion479 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
10%inclusion469 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion468 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
9.5%inclusion446 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
8.8%inclusion415 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
8.5%inclusion403 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.6%inclusion357 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
7.5%inclusion343 decks4.56K decks
5%synergy
Roaring Earth
6.6%inclusion312 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
6.5%inclusion308 decks4.72K decks
-7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.5%inclusion307 decks4.72K decks
-14%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.7%inclusion271 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.3%inclusion250 decks4.72K decks
-14%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.2%inclusion247 decks4.72K decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
17%inclusion803 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
5.4%inclusion254 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion2.92K decks4.72K decks
30%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
61%inclusion2.76K decks4.55K decks
43%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.72K decks
26%synergy
Lotus Field
33%inclusion1.57K decks4.72K decks
27%synergy
Strip Mine
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.72K decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion955 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion751 decks4.72K decks
-4%synergy
Swarmyard
16%inclusion737 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion621 decks4.50K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion604 decks4.72K decks
-6%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion545 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion522 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion516 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion474 decks4.72K decks
-10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion449 decks4.56K decks
5%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
9.3%inclusion425 decks4.55K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.0%inclusion331 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.0%inclusion328 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.6%inclusion311 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion271 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.2%inclusion246 decks4.72K decks
-5%synergy
Dark Depths
5.1%inclusion241 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion3.75K decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion2.70K decks4.72K decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion4.66K decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion4.63K decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion4.62K decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.20K decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
83%inclusion3.90K decks4.72K decks
60%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
72%inclusion3.38K decks4.72K decks
44%synergy
Cinder Glade
69%inclusion3.27K decks4.72K decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
69%inclusion3.26K decks4.72K decks
42%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion3.19K decks4.72K decks
35%synergy
Vernal Fen
67%inclusion3.03K decks4.55K decks
43%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
65%inclusion3.06K decks4.72K decks
21%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
57%inclusion2.70K decks4.72K decks
50%synergy
Maestros Theater
54%inclusion2.57K decks4.72K decks
48%synergy
Escape Tunnel
52%inclusion2.46K decks4.72K decks
46%synergy
Festering Thicket
51%inclusion2.30K decks4.55K decks
35%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
47%inclusion2.20K decks4.72K decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
45%inclusion2.14K decks4.72K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion2.13K decks4.72K decks
26%synergy
Canyon Slough
43%inclusion2.02K decks4.72K decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion2.01K decks4.72K decks
15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
42%inclusion1.96K decks4.72K decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion1.94K decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
40%inclusion1.88K decks4.72K decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion1.88K decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Mountain Valley
40%inclusion1.87K decks4.72K decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Twilight Mire
38%inclusion1.81K decks4.72K decks
25%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
37%inclusion1.76K decks4.72K decks
31%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
35%inclusion1.67K decks4.72K decks
-12%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
34%inclusion1.60K decks4.72K decks
-14%synergy
Blood Crypt
31%inclusion1.44K decks4.72K decks
-14%synergy
Viridescent Bog
30%inclusion1.40K decks4.72K decks
20%synergy
Twisted Landscape
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
16%inclusion740 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion727 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion667 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion608 decks4.72K decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion593 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion551 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Wastes
10%inclusion487 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion469 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
10%inclusion460 decks4.72K decks
-21%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion455 decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion427 decks4.72K decks
-38%synergy
Spire Garden
8.9%inclusion421 decks4.72K decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion421 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.7%inclusion412 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Bayou
8.2%inclusion385 decks4.72K decks
-5%synergy
Badlands
8.1%inclusion383 decks4.72K decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
8.1%inclusion380 decks4.72K decks
-5%synergy