Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Optimized Card Draw

Mike Carrozza
Nov 19, 2025
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Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wisdom of Ages
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Enter the Infinite
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Flux Channeler
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Experimental Augury
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Omniscience
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
High Tide
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Thrummingbird
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Reject Imperfection
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Archmage's Charm
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Baral, Chief of Compliance
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Plague Myr
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Trawler Drake
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Silver Myr
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Myr Convert
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Homunculus Horde
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Clever Impersonator
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Viral Drake
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Portal Mage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Unwind
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Rewind
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Serum Snare
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Steady Progress
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Quick Study
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Foil
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Gush
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Commandeer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Radstorm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Evacuation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Contentious Plan
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Expropriate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Compulsive Research
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Exhaustion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Walk the Aeons
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Flood of Tears
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Plea for Power
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Crawlspace
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Magic Mirror
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
The Endstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Archmage Ascension
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Training Grounds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mordenkainen
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Nesting Grounds
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Cataract
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to Genius
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
The Surgical Bay
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Midnight Clock
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Caged Sun
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy