Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Discard

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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Megrim
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Waste Not
68%inclusion54 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
53%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
52%synergy
Liliana's Caress
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
52%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Syphon Mind
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
48%synergy
Raiders' Wake
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Fell Specter
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Sangromancer
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
39%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
23%synergy
The Raven Man
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Blazing Specter
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Scythe Specter
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Blizzard Specter
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Burglar Rat
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Specter
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Doomsday Specter
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Dragon Mage
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Siren of the Silent Song
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Abyssal Specter
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Asylum Visitor
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Silent Specter
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sire of Insanity
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Augur of Bolas
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Regent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Guul Draz Specter
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Archivist
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Urgoros, the Empty One
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Hellkite Courser
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
The Scarab God
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Necrogoyf
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Marang River Regent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Nightveil Specter
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Recoil
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Dream Salvage
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Crosis's Charm
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Perplex
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Soul Manipulation
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Opt
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel and Deal
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Charm
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Arcbond
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Command
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Crux of Fate
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Dark Intimations
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Dark Deal
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Whispering Madness
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Devastation
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Slave of Bolas
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Skull Rend
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Burning Inquiry
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mind Twist
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Wit's End
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos's Return
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Unnerve
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Change
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Gem of Becoming
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Torture
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Viridian Longbow
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Coin of Mastery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Memory Jar
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Bandit's Talent
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Oppression
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Court of Ambition
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Dragon Tempest
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Pain Magnification
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Pain for All
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Visions
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Control Magic
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Warped Devotion
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Greed
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Bottomless Pit
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion67 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion66 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Visage of Bolas
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Firemind Vessel
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion70 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Blood Crypt
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Theater
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-18%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy