Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Expensive Combo

Mike Carrozza
Nov 19, 2025
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Force of Negation
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Urza's Saga
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Flusterstorm
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Mana Drain
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Gush
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Pact of Negation
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Grim Monolith
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Mana Vault
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Force of Will
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Mystical Tutor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Flux Channeler
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Spellskite
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Filigree Sages
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Trinket Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Soulless Jailer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Spark Double
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Tribute Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
High Tide
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Strix Serenade
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Resculpt
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Misdirection
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Experimental Augury
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Denial
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Nexus of Fate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Snap
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Ripples of Potential
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Archmage's Charm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Commandeer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Rewind
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Unwind
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Serum Snare
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Reject Imperfection
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Retraction Helix
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Intuition
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Turnabout
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Submerge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Stifle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Radstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Trickbind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Careful Consideration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cyber Conversion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Void Shatter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Time Warp
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Enter the Infinite
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Fabricate
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Timetwister
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Solve the Equation
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Contentious Plan
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Merchant Scroll
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Echo of Eons
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Mastery
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Transmute Artifact
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Reshape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Show and Tell
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Tide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Displacement Wave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Time Stretch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Traverse Eternity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Deluge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Trespass
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Savor the Moment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Overflowing Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Imposter Mech
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Torpor Orb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Domination
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Geth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Omniscience
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Inexorable Tide
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Back to Basics
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Mind Over Matter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Training Grounds
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Dress Down
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
The Tale of Tamiyo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
One with the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Archmage Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thought Reflection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Copy Artifact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Power Artifact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
City of Traitors
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Vesuva
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Ruins
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mouth of Ronom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Basalt Monolith
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Staff of Compleation
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Replicating Ring
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Mirrex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy