Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Budget

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Cas Hinds
Mar 16, 2026
The Rate of Change With the Commander Format
Is the rate of change in Commander, or Magic as a whole, just too much right now? Should we be worried about more changes to come?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cruel Ultimatum
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
32%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Slave of Bolas
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
27%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Deep Analysis
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Hour of Devastation
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Megrim
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Syphon Mind
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Soul Manipulation
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Sedraxis Specter
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Augur of Bolas
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Fell Specter
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Deathbringer Regent
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Siren of the Silent Song
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Blizzard Specter
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Sangromancer
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Specter
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Dragon
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Asylum Visitor
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Clone
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Doomsday Specter
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mage
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Specter
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Flameblast Dragon
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Scythe Specter
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Specter
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Steel Hellkite
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Royal Assassin
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Skylord
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Grim Initiate
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Archivist
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Gravedigger
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
The Raven Man
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Herald of the Dreadhorde
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Aven Eternal
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tyrant
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Avatar of Woe
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Invading Manticore
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Reaver
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Rapacious Dragon
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eternal
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Crosis's Charm
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Commence the Endgame
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Recoil
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-19%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-24%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Crush Dissent
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Terror
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Countersquall
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
No Escape
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Unsummon
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Lazotep Plating
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Memory Lapse
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Boomerang
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Remove Soul
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Shatter
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Leak
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Grixis Charm
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Will
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Dream Salvage
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Dark Intimations
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Act of Treason
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
The Elderspell
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-18%synergy
Fireball
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Bleeding Edge
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Widespread Brutality
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Duress
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Apex of Power
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Callous Dismissal
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Invade the City
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Relentless Advance
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Spark Harvest
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Wit's End
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Toll of the Invasion
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Divination
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Earthquake
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Gem of Becoming
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
17%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-18%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Control Magic
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Raiders' Wake
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Steal Artifact
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Confiscate
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Greed
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mind Control
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Waste Not
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
-32%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
-39%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Sky Diamond
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Firemind Vessel
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-37%synergy
Visage of Bolas
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sisay's Ring
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Manalith
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstone Cameo
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geode
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion121 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion120 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion120 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
-38%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
-25%synergy
Dismal Backwater
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
-26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-36%synergy
Cinder Barrens
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-33%synergy
Tainted Peak
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Highland Lake
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Salt Marsh
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Urborg Volcano
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Gateway Plaza
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy