Old Gnawbone (Commander)

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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?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Badgermole Cub
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Ba Sing Se
1.8%inclusion2 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
The Earth King
1.8%inclusion2 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
0.9%inclusion1 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
0.9%inclusion1 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Academy Manufactor
55%inclusion301 decks550 decks
53%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
40%inclusion219 decks550 decks
39%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
39%inclusion216 decks550 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
38%inclusion211 decks550 decks
36%synergy
Fangren Marauder
36%inclusion200 decks550 decks
36%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
48%inclusion266 decks550 decks
34%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
50%inclusion274 decks550 decks
34%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
47%inclusion261 decks550 decks
32%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
33%inclusion182 decks550 decks
32%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
33%inclusion96 decks294 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
69%inclusion377 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion362 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
65%inclusion358 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
59%inclusion325 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion322 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion310 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion296 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
53%inclusion290 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
52%inclusion285 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
51%inclusion283 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion173 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion69 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Natural Order
12%inclusion66 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion59 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion58 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Beast Whisperer
49%inclusion267 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
43%inclusion237 decks550 decks
28%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
42%inclusion233 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
42%inclusion232 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
39%inclusion215 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion200 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
35%inclusion172 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
34%inclusion188 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
33%inclusion184 decks550 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion180 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
32%inclusion174 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
32%inclusion164 decks519 decks
26%synergy
Apex Devastator
31%inclusion173 decks550 decks
23%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
30%inclusion163 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
29%inclusion162 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Vigor
29%inclusion160 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion152 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
27%inclusion149 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Elder Gargaroth
26%inclusion141 decks550 decks
21%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
25%inclusion137 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion126 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
23%inclusion124 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
21%inclusion115 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
19%inclusion103 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Reclamation Sage
18%inclusion100 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
18%inclusion55 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
18%inclusion98 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
18%inclusion97 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
18%inclusion92 decks522 decks
12%synergy
Siege Behemoth
17%inclusion96 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Managorger Hydra
16%inclusion89 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Questing Beast
14%inclusion79 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
14%inclusion78 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
14%inclusion41 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion76 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Ulvenwald Oddity
14%inclusion75 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
13%inclusion74 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
13%inclusion74 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Marut
13%inclusion73 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Silverback Elder
13%inclusion73 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Sagu Wildling
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
12%synergy
The Tarrasque
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Terastodon
12%inclusion68 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
12%inclusion68 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
12%inclusion67 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Emissary Green
12%inclusion65 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Tireless Tracker
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Geode Golem
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
11%inclusion62 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
46%inclusion251 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
28%inclusion153 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Gold Rush
27%inclusion139 decks519 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
26%inclusion142 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
22%inclusion119 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21%inclusion115 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion115 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
21%inclusion114 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Fog
20%inclusion109 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion95 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Second Harvest
16%inclusion89 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion77 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion74 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Prizefight
13%inclusion71 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion69 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion65 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Rampage of the Clans
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion61 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
10%inclusion56 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Obscuring Haze
10%inclusion53 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Naturalize
7.8%inclusion43 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.8%inclusion34 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Shared Summons
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
6.3%inclusion33 decks520 decks
0%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Horrid Vigor
6.0%inclusion26 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.6%inclusion31 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Piercing Exhale
5.4%inclusion16 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Momentous Fall
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
47%inclusion256 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
46%inclusion251 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion186 decks550 decks
21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion177 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
30%inclusion165 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion151 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Genesis Wave
23%inclusion125 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion121 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
18%inclusion101 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Explore
18%inclusion99 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
17%inclusion95 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion80 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Tooth and Nail
12%inclusion65 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Crack Open
10%inclusion56 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion54 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion28 decks294 decks
2%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Regrowth
8.4%inclusion46 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.2%inclusion45 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Migration Path
7.1%inclusion39 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Bushwhack
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Majestic Genesis
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Might
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Overrun
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion256 decks550 decks
22%synergy
The Great Henge
45%inclusion249 decks550 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion248 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
25%inclusion135 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion87 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion67 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
12%inclusion67 decks550 decks
0%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Monster Manual
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.4%inclusion46 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Map
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
6%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.0%inclusion21 decks350 decks
6%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
43%inclusion234 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Season
39%inclusion217 decks550 decks
28%synergy
Parallel Lives
34%inclusion189 decks550 decks
29%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
29%inclusion157 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
27%inclusion151 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
24%inclusion130 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion121 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion109 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion104 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
19%inclusion103 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
18%inclusion100 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion83 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Vigor
15%inclusion81 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion78 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
12%inclusion67 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Defense of the Heart
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.2%inclusion45 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Burgeoning
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Reflection
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Lignify
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Frontier Siege
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Abundance
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.3%inclusion51 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
17%inclusion91 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
14%inclusion77 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
7.1%inclusion39 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion238 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
41%inclusion225 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion222 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion194 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion166 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
28%inclusion153 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion126 decks550 decks
0%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion114 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion112 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
10%inclusion56 decks550 decks
4%synergy
The Shire
9.3%inclusion51 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Tree of Tales
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
-5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.8%inclusion30 decks517 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion31 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion459 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion258 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion79 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
10%inclusion56 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion54 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.5%inclusion41 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion39 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.4%inclusion18 decks332 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion518 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion134 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Blighted Woodland
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.5%inclusion41 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion36 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
6.2%inclusion19 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.6%inclusion31 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-11%synergy