Gary, the Snail (Commander) - -1/-1 Counters

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Mike Carrozza
Jul 9, 2025
Am I The Bolas? - (Not So) Welcome Back, Toxrill!
How much should the "fun" of Commander's social element be taken into account during play? Mike answers whether a serial Toxrill reanimator is or isn't the Bolas.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Singularity Rupture
5% of 66 decks -5% synergy
Starwinder
4% of 57 decks +1% synergy
Insatiable Skittermaw
3% of 66 decks +3% synergy
The Soul Stone
3% of 37 decks +1% synergy
Risky Research
2% of 51 decks +2% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sludge Monster
85% of 600 decks +77% synergy
Thrummingbird
71% of 600 decks +68% synergy
Mass Diminish
67% of 600 decks +65% synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
66% of 600 decks +64% synergy
Massacre Wurm
72% of 600 decks +63% synergy
Flux Channeler
66% of 600 decks +63% synergy
Karn's Bastion
66% of 600 decks +63% synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
64% of 381 decks +61% synergy
Inexorable Tide
62% of 600 decks +60% synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
62% of 600 decks +60% synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
70% of 600 decks +14% synergy
Dark Ritual
70% of 600 decks +36% synergy
Black Market
64% of 600 decks +59% synergy
Blood Artist
63% of 600 decks +59% synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
62% of 520 decks +59% synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
58% of 600 decks +56% synergy
Flatline
58% of 579 decks +56% synergy
Contagion Clasp
58% of 600 decks +56% synergy
Contentious Plan
58% of 600 decks +56% synergy
Nest of Scarabs
56% of 600 decks +56% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
35% of 600 decks +9% synergy
Demonic Tutor
32% of 600 decks +12% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26% of 600 decks +8% synergy
Ancient Tomb
14% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Notion Thief
14% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14% of 600 decks +8% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Mana Vault
10% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Necropotence
6% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Creatures
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
55% of 600 decks +51% synergy
Slaughter Specialist
51% of 600 decks +50% synergy
Necroskitter
49% of 600 decks +49% synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
47% of 557 decks +46% synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
44% of 600 decks +42% synergy
Clackbridge Troll
44% of 600 decks +42% synergy
Corrosive Mentor
40% of 600 decks +39% synergy
Scheming Aspirant
39% of 600 decks +38% synergy
Deepglow Skate
36% of 600 decks +36% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
35% of 600 decks +30% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33% of 600 decks +30% synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
32% of 600 decks +28% synergy
Dreamtide Whale
31% of 411 decks +30% synergy
Midnight Banshee
31% of 600 decks +31% synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
30% of 600 decks +17% synergy
Skinrender
30% of 600 decks +29% synergy
Hunted Phantasm
30% of 600 decks +29% synergy
Spark Double
29% of 600 decks +18% synergy
Guildpact Informant
28% of 600 decks +27% synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
26% of 600 decks +24% synergy
Viral Drake
25% of 600 decks +24% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24% of 600 decks +21% synergy
Crypt Ghast
24% of 600 decks +21% synergy
Banewhip Punisher
24% of 600 decks +23% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22% of 600 decks +9% synergy
Blightbeetle
21% of 600 decks +21% synergy
Massacre Girl
21% of 600 decks +18% synergy
Persistent Constrictor
21% of 326 decks +20% synergy
Soul Snuffers
19% of 600 decks +19% synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
16% of 277 decks +15% synergy
Deathgreeter
15% of 600 decks +15% synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
15% of 600 decks +10% synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
14% of 600 decks +14% synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
14% of 600 decks +13% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13% of 600 decks +0% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13% of 600 decks +10% synergy
Carnifex Demon
12% of 600 decks +12% synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12% of 600 decks +10% synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
12% of 380 decks +11% synergy
Blightbelly Rat
11% of 600 decks +10% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11% of 600 decks -4% synergy
Opposition Agent
10% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Baleful Strix
10% of 600 decks -11% synergy
Roaming Throne
10% of 558 decks -3% synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
10% of 600 decks +9% synergy
Vedalken Anatomist
10% of 600 decks +10% synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
9% of 117 decks +8% synergy
Falkenrath Noble
9% of 600 decks +9% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Plague Myr
9% of 600 decks +9% synergy
Instants
Grim Affliction
51% of 600 decks +50% synergy
Sudden Spoiling
49% of 600 decks +46% synergy
Experimental Augury
45% of 600 decks +42% synergy
Whisper of the Dross
45% of 600 decks +43% synergy
Steady Progress
43% of 600 decks +42% synergy
Fuel for the Cause
39% of 600 decks +38% synergy
Negate
36% of 600 decks +4% synergy
Mana Drain
28% of 600 decks +11% synergy
Tragic Slip
26% of 600 decks +22% synergy
Swan Song
26% of 600 decks +8% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25% of 600 decks -1% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24% of 600 decks -5% synergy
Radstorm
24% of 565 decks +23% synergy
Arcane Denial
22% of 600 decks -4% synergy
Brainstorm
18% of 600 decks -13% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18% of 600 decks -2% synergy
Pongify
16% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Withering Torment
15% of 329 decks -2% synergy
Reject Imperfection
14% of 600 decks +13% synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
14% of 600 decks +13% synergy
Feign Death
12% of 600 decks +11% synergy
Mystical Tutor
12% of 600 decks -3% synergy
Cabal Ritual
11% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Splendid Agony
11% of 600 decks +11% synergy
Strix Serenade
11% of 416 decks +6% synergy
Fate Transfer
11% of 600 decks +10% synergy
Countersquall
10% of 600 decks +4% synergy
Serum Snare
10% of 600 decks +9% synergy
Force of Will
10% of 600 decks -2% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Vraska's Fall
9% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Soul Manipulation
9% of 600 decks +6% synergy
Village Rites
8% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Force of Negation
8% of 600 decks -2% synergy
Torment of Venom
8% of 600 decks +8% synergy
Pact of Negation
8% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Dispel
8% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Infernal Grasp
8% of 600 decks -9% synergy
Deadly Rollick
7% of 600 decks -12% synergy
Spell Pierce
7% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Culling the Weak
7% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Mana Leak
7% of 600 decks +4% synergy
Flusterstorm
6% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Not Dead After All
6% of 600 decks +4% synergy
Demonic Consultation
6% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6% of 600 decks +4% synergy
Hero's Downfall
5% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Stinging Study
5% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
50% of 600 decks +47% synergy
Toxic Deluge
40% of 600 decks +14% synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
36% of 600 decks +34% synergy
Feed the Swarm
29% of 600 decks -8% synergy
Incremental Blight
26% of 600 decks +26% synergy
Spread the Sickness
22% of 600 decks +22% synergy
Asinine Antics
21% of 600 decks +19% synergy
Curse of the Swine
18% of 600 decks +15% synergy
Mutilate
16% of 600 decks +15% synergy
Reanimate
14% of 600 decks -9% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Sign in Blood
14% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
13% of 600 decks +12% synergy
Vat Emergence
13% of 600 decks +12% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Liliana's Influence
11% of 600 decks +11% synergy
Ponder
11% of 600 decks -5% synergy
Damnation
11% of 600 decks -0% synergy
Ravenform
10% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Infectious Inquiry
10% of 600 decks +9% synergy
Read the Bones
9% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Grim Tutor
8% of 600 decks +4% synergy
Diabolic Intent
8% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8% of 275 decks +0% synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7% of 600 decks +6% synergy
Victimize
7% of 600 decks -6% synergy
Imperial Seal
6% of 600 decks -0% synergy
Windfall
6% of 600 decks -8% synergy
Bubbling Muck
5% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Preordain
5% of 600 decks -5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55% of 600 decks +28% synergy
Contagion Engine
50% of 600 decks +49% synergy
Skullclamp
50% of 600 decks +40% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49% of 600 decks +25% synergy
Kormus Bell
27% of 600 decks +26% synergy
Genesis Chamber
25% of 600 decks +24% synergy
Mithril Coat
23% of 600 decks +20% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19% of 600 decks +11% synergy
Jet Medallion
15% of 600 decks +8% synergy
Helm of the Host
13% of 600 decks +10% synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13% of 116 decks +9% synergy
Isochron Scepter
8% of 600 decks +5% synergy
The One Ring
8% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Serrated Arrows
7% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Bontu's Monument
7% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6% of 600 decks -3% synergy
Expedition Map
6% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6% of 600 decks -10% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Trigon of Corruption
5% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Throne of Geth
5% of 600 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Blowfly Infestation
49% of 600 decks +49% synergy
Crumbling Ashes
48% of 600 decks +47% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
41% of 600 decks +36% synergy
Revel in Riches
35% of 600 decks +34% synergy
Propaganda
27% of 600 decks +12% synergy
Grave Betrayal
27% of 600 decks +25% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Mystic Remora
14% of 600 decks -3% synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13% of 600 decks +10% synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
10% of 600 decks +9% synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
9% of 600 decks +9% synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9% of 600 decks +6% synergy
Black Market Connections
9% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8% of 600 decks +6% synergy
Infernal Genesis
8% of 600 decks +8% synergy
Screams from Within
7% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7% of 330 decks +6% synergy
Grave Pact
6% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Witness Protection
5% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5% of 555 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
38% of 600 decks +36% synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
18% of 600 decks +17% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5% of 600 decks +0% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56% of 600 decks +20% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50% of 600 decks +30% synergy
Bojuka Bog
44% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Cabal Coffers
39% of 600 decks +28% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22% of 600 decks +16% synergy
Command Beacon
20% of 600 decks +16% synergy
Temple of the False God
17% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Rogue's Passage
16% of 600 decks -11% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15% of 600 decks -4% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Mortuary Mire
12% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Westvale Abbey
8% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8% of 600 decks -9% synergy
Dreadship Reef
8% of 600 decks +6% synergy
Cabal Stronghold
8% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Urza's Saga
6% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Castle Locthwain
6% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Mistrise Village
5% of 170 decks +2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93% of 600 decks +4% synergy
Arcane Signet
81% of 600 decks -4% synergy
Dimir Signet
55% of 600 decks -8% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45% of 600 decks -14% synergy
Thought Vessel
38% of 600 decks +6% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22% of 600 decks +15% synergy
Commander's Sphere
21% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Staff of Compleation
20% of 600 decks +19% synergy
Fellwar Stone
19% of 600 decks -13% synergy
Replicating Ring
17% of 600 decks +16% synergy
Mind Stone
17% of 600 decks -14% synergy
Thran Dynamo
15% of 600 decks +10% synergy
Glistening Sphere
13% of 600 decks +12% synergy
Midnight Clock
12% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Sky Diamond
9% of 600 decks -0% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8% of 600 decks -0% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Chrome Mox
8% of 600 decks +0% synergy
Mana Crypt
7% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Lotus Petal
7% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Mox Opal
6% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Gilded Lotus
5% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Lands
Swamp
97% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Island
95% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Command Tower
87% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Sunken Hollow
69% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
48% of 600 decks +8% synergy
Tainted Isle
47% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Watery Grave
46% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Morphic Pool
44% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
39% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Choked Estuary
36% of 600 decks -12% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
32% of 600 decks -8% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
31% of 600 decks +29% synergy
Temple of Deceit
30% of 600 decks -7% synergy
Polluted Delta
30% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Underground River
29% of 600 decks -9% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25% of 600 decks -0% synergy
Dismal Backwater
24% of 600 decks +7% synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22% of 330 decks -0% synergy
Exotic Orchard
22% of 600 decks -12% synergy
Evolving Wilds
21% of 600 decks +4% synergy
Myriad Landscape
20% of 600 decks -4% synergy
Sunken Ruins
16% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Darkslick Shores
15% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15% of 600 decks +3% synergy
Underground Sea
14% of 600 decks +1% synergy
Fetid Pools
13% of 600 decks -3% synergy
Dimir Guildgate
12% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
11% of 600 decks +5% synergy
Undercity Sewers
10% of 520 decks -9% synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
8% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Ice Tunnel
8% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Misty Rainforest
7% of 600 decks -2% synergy
Fabled Passage
7% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Submerged Boneyard
7% of 600 decks +2% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6% of 600 decks -2% synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6% of 600 decks -2% synergy
City of Brass
6% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Marsh Flats
5% of 600 decks -3% synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5% of 600 decks -3% synergy
Cavern of Souls
5% of 600 decks -4% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Mana Confluence
5% of 600 decks -1% synergy
Scalding Tarn
5% of 600 decks -4% synergy