Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Waste Not
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Sangromancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Megrim
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Liliana's Caress
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Dream Salvage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Kefka, Court Mage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sheoldred
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
The Raven Man
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Siren of the Silent Song
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Hellkite Courser
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The Scarab God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Fell Specter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burglar Rat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Blazing Specter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Scythe Specter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Jace's Archivist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Blizzard Specter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lavaborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Avatar of Woe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rackling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nightveil Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Containment Construct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doomsday Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Myojin of Night's Reach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Guul Draz Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Subordinate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Recoil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wheel and Deal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Pulse of the Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fate Transfer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Plating
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Crux of Fate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Dark Deal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Snort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Whispering Madness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Syphon Mind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Rankle's Prank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slave of Bolas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Bribery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bone Shards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Delirium Skeins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unnerve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ever After
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wit's End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Braingeyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Burning Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Guilt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hour of Devastation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skull Rend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Anvil of Bogardan
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Memory Jar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bag of Holding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Torture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Viridian Longbow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Wolfhunter's Quiver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Ambition
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dragon Tempest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Painful Quandary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Raiders' Wake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bandit's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Teachings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Court of Ire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warped Devotion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Dread
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Words of Waste
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pain Magnification
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hermetic Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psionic Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treachery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bottomless Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Burning Anger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Footfall Crater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Necrogen Mists
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Echoing Deeps
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Petrified Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bounty Board
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Visage of Bolas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Tantalite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Firemind Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oscorp Industries
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Maestros Theater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy