Jin-Gitaxias (Commander) - Optimized Card Draw

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Harmonized Trio
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Enter the Infinite
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Flux Channeler
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Reject Imperfection
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
High Tide
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Omniscience
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Experimental Augury
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Thrummingbird
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Archmage's Charm
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Peregrine Drake
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Body of Knowledge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Plague Myr
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Trawler Drake
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Myr Convert
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Homunculus Horde
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Trophy Mage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Viral Drake
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Portal Mage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Nadir Kraken
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Unwind
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Serum Snare
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Rewind
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Opt
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Steady Progress
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Quick Study
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Nexus of Fate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Foil
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Gush
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Radstorm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Refute
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Snap
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Contentious Plan
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Expropriate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Exhaustion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Plea for Power
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Contagion Engine
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Inexorable Tide
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Archmage Ascension
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Training Grounds
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mordenkainen
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Cataract
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Nesting Grounds
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Memorial to Genius
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Replicating Ring
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Rumble Arena
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy