Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Lands Matter

Mike Carrozza
Apr 1, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - To Approach or to Hoof?
This week on Am I the Bolas?, we're talking alternate win conditions. Are they a cheap out, or do they represent careful planning?
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Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Harmonized Trio
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exploration
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Lotus Cobra
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Scute Swarm
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Cultivate
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Finale of Devastation
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Harrow
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Field of the Dead
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Crop Rotation
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Mossborn Hydra
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Icetill Explorer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Roil Elemental
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Augur of Autumn
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Horizon Explorer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Grappling Kraken
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Coiling Oracle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Ranger
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Scythecat Cub
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Spawning Kraken
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vorinclex
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Terastodon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Scout
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Springbloom Druid
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Walking Atlas
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Trygon Predator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Trench Behemoth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Entish Restoration
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Deprive
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Chord of Calling
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Constant Mists
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Khalni Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Planar Genesis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Simic Charm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Eureka Moment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Gush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Thwart
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Awaken the Woods
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Scapeshift
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Broken Bond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lessons from Life
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Life from the Loam
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Whelming Wave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Reshape the Earth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Shared Roots
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Tooth and Nail
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Spitting Image
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Time Warp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Open the Way
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Genesis Wave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Rockalanche
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Exploration Broodship
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Storm Cauldron
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Burgeoning
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Spelunking
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Trade Routes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Song of the Dryads
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Druid Class
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Abundance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Azusa's Many Journeys
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Collective Restraint
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Parade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sapling Nursery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Strip Mine
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Guildless Commons
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Arid Archway
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Field
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Coral Atoll
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Vesuva
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Basin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dark Depths
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Town
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-32%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Misty Rainforest
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Breeding Pool
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Fabled Passage
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Hedge Maze
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Sodden Verdure
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Rimewood Falls
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy