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Roman Milan
Nov 18, 2025
Roman Milan
How To Be the Bolas - A Conversation With Mike Carrozza
Mike Carrozza from Am I the Bolas joins Roman in a conversation to help guide new Commander players through making villainous choices.
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100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
100%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
100%synergy
Illusion of Choice
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
100%synergy
Capital Punishment
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
99%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
99%synergy
Sycorax Commander
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
98%synergy
This Is How It Ends
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
97%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
97%synergy
Split Decision
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
96%synergy
Plea for Power
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
96%synergy
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Ensnared by the Mara
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
96%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
95%synergy
Truth or Consequences
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
96%synergy
Hunted by The Family
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
96%synergy
Mob Verdict
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
96%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
92%synergy
Expropriate
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
93%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
90%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
86%synergy
The Master, Gallifrey's End
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
83%synergy
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Rhystic Study
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
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Missy
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Messenger Jays
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Cult of Skaro
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Auton Soldier
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Dalek Squadron
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Dalek Drone
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Spark Double
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Archmage of Runes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Baleful Strix
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Fatespinner
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Weeping Angel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Renegade Silent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Agitator Ant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Magnus the Red
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Vashta Nerada
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Idris, Soul of the TARDIS
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Beast, Deathless Prince
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Return the Favor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Cyber Conversion
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Flatline
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Blur
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Risk Factor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
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Prisoner's Dilemma
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Exterminate!
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Make an Example
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Choice of Damnations
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Insights
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Path of the Schemer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Order of Succession
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Delete
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Thieves' Auction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Path of the Enigma
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
84%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Tempting Contract
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Genesis of the Daleks
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Propaganda
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Death in Heaven
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Sound of Drums
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The War in Heaven
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Model of Unity
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
100%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Relic of Sauron
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
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Badlands
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Xander's Lounge
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Training Center
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Morphic Pool
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Haunted Ridge
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Maestros Theater
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
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