Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Optimized

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Cas Hinds
Mar 16, 2026
Cas Hinds
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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Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Damnation
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
No Mercy
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Waste Not
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Consecrated Sphinx
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Hellkite Courser
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sangromancer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
The Scarab God
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Will-o'-the-Wisp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Archivist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
The Raven Man
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Royal Assassin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Dragon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Thunderbreak Regent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Counterflux
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Crosis's Charm
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Evacuation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Terror
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Desertion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Capsize
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Darkness
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Crux of Fate
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Hour of Devastation
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Dark Intimations
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Dark Deal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Decree of Pain
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Mind Twist
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Whispering Madness
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Slave of Bolas
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Wit's End
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Fireball
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Skull Rend
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Disintegrate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dreadbore
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Ambition
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Gem of Becoming
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Howling Mine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Icy Manipulator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Liliana's Caress
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Tempest
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Megrim
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Wake
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Dreams
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Treachery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Control Magic
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Oppression
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Pestilence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Pain Magnification
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Steal Artifact
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Liliana Vess
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Visage of Bolas
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Underground Sea
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
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