Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Expensive Core

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #324
63decks
Mike Carrozza
May 13, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - You Can't Shut Me Down, I Shut You Down!
On this installment of Am I the Bolas?, what do you do if an opponent's commander shuts off your entire deck?
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The Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Daydream
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Panharmonicon
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
66%synergy
Teleportation Circle
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Ephemerate
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Hare Apparent
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Eerie Interlude
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Suture Priest
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Pearl Medallion
86%inclusion54 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Anointed Procession
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Raise the Past
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Spirited Companion
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-20%synergy
Creatures
Charming Prince
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Soul Warden
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Innocence
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Omens
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Flickerwisp
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Solitude
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Angel
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Attendant
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Blade Splicer
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Karmic Guide
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Guardian
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Kor Cartographer
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Fiend Hunter
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Helpful Hunter
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Curious Colossus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Splicer
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Valley Questcaller
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Loyal Warhound
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Semester's End
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Cloudshift
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Ghostway
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Continue?
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Parting Gust
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Another Round
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Ravnica at War
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Rout
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Morningtide's Light
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sunfall
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Oketra's Monument
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Thrumming Stone
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Banner of Kinship
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Halo Fountain
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Norn's Annex
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-22%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Gathering Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Ring
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Grasp of Fate
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Ossification
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Seal from Existence
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Decree
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Cast Out
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
28%synergy
War Room
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
11%synergy
The Fair Basilica
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Grange
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Blast Zone
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrex
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy