Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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Dark Ritual
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
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Crosis, the Purger
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Lavaborn Muse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Avatar of Fury
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Scythe Specter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Blizzard Specter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Fell Specter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Avatar of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gravedigger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Banshee of the Dread Choir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Unstable Shapeshifter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nebuchadnezzar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Daring Apprentice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Bone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Black Knight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Air
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Anger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Shadows
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Raven Man
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Minion of the Wastes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Avatar of Woe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Clone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Uncle Istvan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Doomsday Specter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Will-o'-the-Wisp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sangromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Platinum Angel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dinrova Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Master of Cruelties
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Terminate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Mana Leak
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Crosis's Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Recoil
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Dark Banishing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Soul Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Perplex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dream Salvage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Boomerang
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desertion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shadow Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flash Counter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Necrologia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Extinguish
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Memory Lapse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Annul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Incinerate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cauldron Dance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Active Volcano
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Artifact Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Starstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Remove Soul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Terror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Concentrate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Skull Rend
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Dark Intimations
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Coercion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jokulhaups
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Apocalypse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ever After
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Earthquake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind Rot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ritual of the Machine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Raise Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Duress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Doomsday
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Whispering Madness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Baral's Expertise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dark Deal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Befoul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Elderspell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Probe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Exhume
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sleight of Hand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Crux of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bribery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wit's End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fireball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Stitch Together
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Portent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Library of Leng
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Skullcage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Smokestack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Winter Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Glasses of Urza
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Umbilicus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Monkey Cage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Paupers' Cage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Iron Maiden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Megrim
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Waste Not
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Raiders' Wake
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Aether Barrier
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Back to Basics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Burning Sands
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Price of Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Aether Flash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Liliana's Caress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Bandit's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Abduction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Oppression
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Citadel of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Corrosion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blood Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planar Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lethal Vapors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Awesome Presence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Standstill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aether Sting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pain Magnification
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mana Flare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Close Quarters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Battle Strain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Control Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Pestilence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Liliana Vess
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Temple of the False God
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ghost Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Barren Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ice Floe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Fellwar Stone
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-29%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Sisay's Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Visage of Bolas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-32%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Salt Marsh
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Isle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grand Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Grixis Panorama
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Caldera Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Tainted Peak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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