Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Optimized Card Draw

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Mike Carrozza
Nov 19, 2025
Am I the Bolas? - Grace
This week's Am I the Bolas? sees Mike Carrozza tackle a question of what to do when the archenemy can't take the heat.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tezzeret's Gambit
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Enter the Infinite
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Flux Channeler
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Reject Imperfection
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
High Tide
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Omniscience
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Experimental Augury
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Archmage's Charm
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Body of Knowledge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Clever Impersonator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Portal Mage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Trawler Drake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Nadir Kraken
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Myr Convert
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cryptic Command
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Serum Snare
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Unwind
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Steady Progress
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Quick Study
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Foil
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Evacuation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gush
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Radstorm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Contentious Plan
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Expropriate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Compulsive Research
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Time Stretch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exhaustion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flood of Tears
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Plea for Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Time Spiral
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
The Magic Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Clasp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
The Endstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Winter Moon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Seas
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Training Grounds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mordenkainen
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Cataract
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Memorial to Genius
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Staff of Compleation
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Midnight Clock
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Replicating Ring
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rumble Arena
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy