Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Optimized

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
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Mike Carrozza
May 13, 2026
Mike Carrozza
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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19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
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11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
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1%synergy
Daydream
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3%synergy
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2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
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Ephemerate
78%inclusion247 decks318 decks
65%synergy
Restoration Angel
69%inclusion220 decks318 decks
62%synergy
Panharmonicon
70%inclusion222 decks318 decks
60%synergy
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65%inclusion207 decks318 decks
59%synergy
Teleportation Circle
66%inclusion211 decks318 decks
58%synergy
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68%inclusion216 decks318 decks
56%synergy
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73%inclusion232 decks318 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Omens
59%inclusion188 decks318 decks
50%synergy
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57%inclusion180 decks318 decks
49%synergy
Eerie Interlude
56%inclusion178 decks318 decks
47%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion259 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
79%inclusion251 decks318 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion225 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion190 decks318 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
59%inclusion187 decks318 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion184 decks318 decks
38%synergy
Cloudshift
56%inclusion177 decks318 decks
46%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
56%inclusion177 decks318 decks
31%synergy
Suture Priest
55%inclusion176 decks318 decks
43%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
55%inclusion175 decks318 decks
44%synergy
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Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion235 decks318 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion176 decks318 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion175 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
52%inclusion165 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
39%inclusion125 decks318 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion98 decks318 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion73 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion54 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion41 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.4%inclusion30 decks318 decks
9%synergy
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Flickerwisp
53%inclusion169 decks318 decks
47%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
52%inclusion166 decks318 decks
26%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
47%inclusion149 decks318 decks
39%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
46%inclusion147 decks318 decks
30%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
45%inclusion144 decks318 decks
34%synergy
Karmic Guide
44%inclusion139 decks318 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion136 decks318 decks
24%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
42%inclusion132 decks318 decks
38%synergy
Soul Warden
42%inclusion132 decks318 decks
20%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
39%inclusion125 decks318 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion116 decks318 decks
19%synergy
Fiend Hunter
35%inclusion111 decks318 decks
31%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
35%inclusion110 decks318 decks
21%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
34%inclusion107 decks318 decks
23%synergy
Solitude
34%inclusion107 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Kor Cartographer
33%inclusion105 decks318 decks
27%synergy
Helpful Hunter
33%inclusion104 decks317 decks
25%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
29%inclusion91 decks318 decks
21%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
27%inclusion86 decks318 decks
22%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
25%inclusion78 decks318 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
24%inclusion76 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion74 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
23%inclusion74 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
22%inclusion69 decks318 decks
19%synergy
Blade Splicer
21%inclusion68 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
21%inclusion67 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
21%inclusion67 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
20%inclusion65 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion62 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion61 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Elesh Norn
19%inclusion61 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion61 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion58 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
18%inclusion56 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion55 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Emeria Angel
17%inclusion55 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion54 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Attendant
17%inclusion53 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
15%inclusion49 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
15%inclusion48 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion47 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion44 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion43 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion42 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
13%inclusion42 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion41 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion41 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
12%inclusion39 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Splicer
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
9%synergy
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Generous Gift
35%inclusion112 decks318 decks
-7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
33%inclusion104 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion97 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion85 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Flicker of Fate
26%inclusion83 decks318 decks
21%synergy
Ghostway
21%inclusion67 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion65 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion64 decks318 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion63 decks318 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion54 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Semester's End
15%inclusion47 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion42 decks318 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion41 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion38 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion31 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion29 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion28 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion26 decks318 decks
-6%synergy
Brought Back
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Scrollshift
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
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4%synergy
Disenchant
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-12%synergy
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Sevinne's Reclamation
28%inclusion88 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion77 decks318 decks
-4%synergy
Another Round
24%inclusion76 decks318 decks
20%synergy
Wrath of God
24%inclusion75 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion65 decks318 decks
12%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion54 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion52 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Armageddon
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion32 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion32 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Morningtide's Light
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Sunfall
7.2%inclusion23 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Against All Odds
7.2%inclusion23 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Rout
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
-5%synergy
Flicker
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Souls
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
5.8%inclusion18 decks313 decks
2%synergy
Catastrophe
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
4%synergy
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Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion148 decks318 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion115 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion105 decks318 decks
25%synergy
Oketra's Monument
29%inclusion93 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion86 decks318 decks
-9%synergy
Altar of the Brood
18%inclusion58 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
16%inclusion51 decks318 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion46 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Ring
14%inclusion44 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
-5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.5%inclusion27 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
-3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.2%inclusion23 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
7.2%inclusion23 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Portable Hole
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.7%inclusion18 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.7%inclusion18 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
-13%synergy
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Land Tax
50%inclusion160 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Grasp of Fate
48%inclusion154 decks318 decks
42%synergy
Felidar Retreat
45%inclusion144 decks318 decks
37%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
40%inclusion127 decks318 decks
24%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
37%inclusion117 decks318 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion113 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion107 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion90 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion78 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Ossification
23%inclusion73 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion57 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
16%inclusion50 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Oblivion Ring
12%inclusion39 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion38 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Seal from Existence
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Rest in Peace
11%inclusion35 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion32 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.4%inclusion30 decks318 decks
-5%synergy
Rule of Law
9.4%inclusion30 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion28 decks318 decks
-8%synergy
On Thin Ice
8.8%inclusion28 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.8%inclusion28 decks318 decks
-3%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.5%inclusion27 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Solemnity
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
41%inclusion129 decks318 decks
34%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
0%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
6%synergy
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Emeria, the Sky Ruin
60%inclusion190 decks318 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
54%inclusion173 decks318 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
47%inclusion150 decks318 decks
25%synergy
War Room
46%inclusion145 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion133 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
26%inclusion84 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
26%inclusion82 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
25%inclusion81 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion74 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion58 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion55 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion52 decks318 decks
9%synergy
The Fair Basilica
15%inclusion48 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion46 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Grange
12%inclusion38 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
-17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.5%inclusion27 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.2%inclusion26 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.2%inclusion23 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion306 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion197 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion88 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion78 decks318 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion58 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion29 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion29 decks318 decks
-10%synergy
Caged Sun
8.2%inclusion26 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.7%inclusion18 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
91%inclusion288 decks318 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion116 decks318 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion104 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
18%inclusion57 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion56 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion42 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion42 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion39 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion38 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion32 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion31 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion29 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.2%inclusion26 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Mirrex
5.7%inclusion18 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
2%synergy
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