Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Discard

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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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Hard-Won Jitte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Renet, Temporal Apprentice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Megrim
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Waste Not
70%inclusion60 decks86 decks
58%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Fell Specter
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Liliana's Caress
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Raiders' Wake
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Syphon Mind
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Terminate
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Sangromancer
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Windfall
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Painful Quandary
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Notion Thief
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Blazing Specter
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
35%synergy
The Raven Man
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Blizzard Specter
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Scythe Specter
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Burglar Rat
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Doomsday Specter
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Specter
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Plaguecrafter
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Asylum Visitor
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Siren of the Silent Song
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Mage
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Abyssal Specter
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Sire of Insanity
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Archivist
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Regent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Silent Specter
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Guul Draz Specter
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Courser
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Augur of Bolas
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
The Scarab God
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Marang River Regent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Urgoros, the Empty One
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Lavaborn Muse
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Necrogoyf
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Anger
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Recoil
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Dream Salvage
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Perplex
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Crosis's Charm
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Soul Manipulation
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Countersquall
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Wheel and Deal
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Evacuation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Stinging Study
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Arcbond
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Crux of Fate
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Dark Deal
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Whispering Madness
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Dark Intimations
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Slave of Bolas
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Devastation
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Skull Rend
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Burning Inquiry
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Duress
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Wit's End
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Perfect Intimidation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mind Twist
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos's Return
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Unnerve
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Gem of Becoming
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Torture
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
The Rack
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Viridian Longbow
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
The Eldest Reborn
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Bandit's Talent
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Oppression
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Court of Ambition
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Pain Magnification
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Dragon Tempest
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Dreams
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Warped Devotion
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Visions
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Control Magic
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Larceny
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion72 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Sauron
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Visage of Bolas
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Firemind Vessel
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion85 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion85 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion76 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Landscape
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Theater
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Badlands
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Grixis Panorama
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Graven Cairns
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy