Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Discard

Cas Hinds
Mar 16, 2026
The Rate of Change With the Commander Format
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Megrim
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
56%synergy
Waste Not
67%inclusion53 decks79 decks
55%synergy
Liliana's Caress
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Syphon Mind
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Raiders' Wake
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Fell Specter
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
-0%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Sangromancer
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Tourach, Dread Cantor
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
25%synergy
The Raven Man
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Blazing Specter
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Scythe Specter
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Burglar Rat
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Blizzard Specter
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Doomsday Specter
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Specter
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Siren of the Silent Song
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Asylum Visitor
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Abyssal Specter
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Silent Specter
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Archivist
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Augur of Bolas
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Courser
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Guul Draz Specter
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Sire of Insanity
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Regent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Urgoros, the Empty One
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
The Scarab God
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Marang River Regent
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Recoil
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Crosis's Charm
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Perplex
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Dream Salvage
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Soul Manipulation
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Wheel and Deal
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Charm
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Arcbond
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Crux of Fate
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Dark Intimations
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Dark Deal
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Whispering Madness
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Slave of Bolas
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Hour of Devastation
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Skull Rend
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mind Twist
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Wit's End
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos's Return
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Unnerve
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Change
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Earthquake
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Gem of Becoming
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-0%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Torture
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Library of Leng
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Viridian Longbow
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Memory Jar
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Coin of Mastery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Bandit's Talent
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Court of Ambition
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Dragon Tempest
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Pain Magnification
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Pain for All
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Visions
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Control Magic
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Greed
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Warped Devotion
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion67 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Dimir Signet
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Visage of Bolas
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Firemind Vessel
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion69 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Theater
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Isle
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-3%synergy