Nicol Bolas, the Ravager (Commander) - Optimized

Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
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Alejandro Fuentes
Apr 7, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
Ranking Every Elder Dragon On a Tier List
Alejandro ranks every Elder Dragon printed in Magic since 1994, including the five new Elder Dragons from Secrets of Strixhaven.
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Aetheric Amplifier
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Mind Stone
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Swamp
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Mountain
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Watery Grave
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Xander's Lounge
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Smoldering Marsh
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City of Brass
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Fabled Passage
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