Ashnod the Uncaring (Commander) - Expensive Core Sacrifice

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Mike Carrozza
May 14, 2025
Am I The Bolas? - No Agency
On this edition of Am I the Bolas?, a fan writes in to ask if they were justified to be angry when the game turned into Archenemy.
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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Goblin Engineer
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Burnished Hart
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Marionette Master
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Esoteric Duplicator
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Scrap Trawler
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Dross Skullbomb
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Trading Post
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Mayhem Devil
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Marionette Apprentice
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Myr Retriever
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Stormclaw Rager
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Welder
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Dockside Chef
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Ruthless Knave
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Sage of Lat-Nam
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Crime Novelist
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Academy Manufactor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Combat Courier
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Welder
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Chronomancer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Whisper, Blood Liturgist
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Fain, the Broker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Anguish
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mishra, Eminent One
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ayara, Widow of the Realm
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rootwater Diver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Roil Elemental
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Junk Diver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Thoughtcast
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Mastery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Hard Evidence
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pointed Discussion
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Reshape
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pyrite Spellbomb
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Expedition Map
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Moonsilver Key
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Time Sieve
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Navigation Orb
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Bauble
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Blood Fountain
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Culling Dais
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Transmutation Font
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Detective's Satchel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Fountainport Bell
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Mindslaver
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Candy Trail
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Courier's Capsule
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Oven
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Necrogen Spellbomb
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Stone of Erech
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lodestone Bauble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mirran Safehouse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Etherium Astrolabe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Welding Jar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Chest
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Clan Crafter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Biotransference
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Storm the Vault
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Exploration
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of Whispers
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Treasure Vault
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Academy Ruins
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mind Stone
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Hedron Archive
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-29%synergy
Scene of the Crime
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Sunken Ruins
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy