Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Expensive Cantrips

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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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Tezzeret's Gambit
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Experimental Augury
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
53%synergy
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Sapphire Medallion
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
39%synergy
High Tide
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Flux Channeler
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Serum Sovereign
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Palladium Myr
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Reject Imperfection
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Steady Progress
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Serum Snare
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Unwind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nexus of Fate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Quick Study
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Radstorm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Gush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Capsize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Enter the Infinite
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Contentious Plan
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Solve the Equation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Time Stretch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lock and Load
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Expropriate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Flood of Tears
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Eyes of Gitaxias
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
The Magic Mirror
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Omniscience
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Inexorable Tide
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Wizard Class
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Back to Basics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Training Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Vryn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Cataract
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Midnight Clock
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy