Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Discard

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Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mornsong Aria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Perfect Intimidation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Megrim
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
64%synergy
Waste Not
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
61%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Fell Specter
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Liliana's Caress
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Raiders' Wake
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Syphon Mind
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Terminate
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Sangromancer
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Painful Quandary
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Notion Thief
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Sedraxis Specter
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
31%synergy
The Raven Man
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Blazing Specter
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Blizzard Specter
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Scythe Specter
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Burglar Rat
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Liliana's Specter
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Doomsday Specter
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Asylum Visitor
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Siren of the Silent Song
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
17%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Mage
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Jace's Archivist
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sire of Insanity
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Specter
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Silent Specter
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Guul Draz Specter
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Regent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Lavaborn Muse
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Augur of Bolas
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Courser
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
The Scarab God
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Anger
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Urgoros, the Empty One
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Decadent Dragon
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Recoil
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Rakdos Charm
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Dream Salvage
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Perplex
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Crosis's Charm
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Soul Manipulation
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel and Deal
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Evacuation
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Stinging Study
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Torment
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Crux of Fate
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Whispering Madness
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Dark Intimations
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Slave of Bolas
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Skull Rend
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Hour of Devastation
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Burning Inquiry
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Duress
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Wit's End
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mind Twist
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos's Return
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Unnerve
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Gem of Becoming
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Torture
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Viridian Longbow
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Howling Mine
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
The Rack
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
The Eldest Reborn
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Oppression
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Bandit's Talent
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ambition
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Pain Magnification
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Tempest
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Pain for All
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pit
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Warped Devotion
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Control Magic
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Larceny
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Necrogen Mists
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Visage of Bolas
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Firemind Vessel
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Theater
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Grixis Panorama
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy