Old Gnawbone (Commander) - Upgraded

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Mike Carrozza
Dec 3, 2025
Am I the Bolas? - High-Powered Rebuilding
On this week's Am I the Bolas?, we meet a reader who brought an overpowered deck to a low power pod. Is it pubstomping if they agreed to it?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Doubling Season
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
29%synergy
The Great Henge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Academy Manufactor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Parallel Lives
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Beast Whisperer
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Natural Order
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Elder Gargaroth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Apex Devastator
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reclamation Sage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Vigor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Emissary Green
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Gala Greeters
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Managorger Hydra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fangren Marauder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ouroboroid
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Terastodon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Yeva, Nature's Herald
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Priest of Titania
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Silverback Elder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Second Harvest
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Momentous Fall
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gold Rush
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Prizefight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rampage of the Clans
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Obscuring Haze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Ram Through
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Fog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Arachnogenesis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Royal Treatment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shower of Arrows
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Genesis Wave
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Season of Gathering
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tooth and Nail
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Awaken the Woods
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Majestic Genesis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Regrowth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Voyage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Exponential Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Overrun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Crack Open
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fade from History
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Adventurous Impulse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Pick Your Poison
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Life's Legacy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Many Partings
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Monster Manual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Map
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Boxing Ring
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Instrument of the Bards
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Atmospheric Greenhouse
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Primal Vigor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Greater Good
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Elemental Bond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
City of Death
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Alpha Authority
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Hunter's Talent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ranger Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Abundance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Vivien Reid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Tree of Tales
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
The Shire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Nursery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Slippery Karst
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Memorial to Unity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Herd Heirloom
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy