Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Optimized Control

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Bojuka Bog
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Blasphemous Act
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
The Scarab God
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Avatar of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dread Presence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Minion of the Wastes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lavaborn Muse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Avatar of Woe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Avatar of Fury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eternal of Harsh Truths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spellweaver Eternal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Walking Atlas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sangromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wasp of the Bitter End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nymris, Oona's Trickster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Soul Diviner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Augur of Bolas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hellkite Courser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hostage Taker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Master of Cruelties
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Opt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Darkness
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Drown in the Loch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Domineering Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Artifact Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brainsurge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Reset
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Commit // Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Soul Shatter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Invert Polarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Turnabout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
No Escape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dangerous Wager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Teachings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bewildering Blizzard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archmage's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Perplexing Test
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Stream of Consciousness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Reins of Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Revelation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Syphon Mind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Tormenting Voice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Intimations
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Contentious Plan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Crux of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mass Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Magmatic Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bribery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Apocalypse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wit's End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Wild Guess
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Overmaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Burning Inquiry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hour of Devastation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Heartless Conscription
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Villainous Wrath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Monkey Cage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Paupers' Cage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gem of Becoming
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Umbilicus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Iron Maiden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Smokestack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Waste Not
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aether Barrier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bitter Reunion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Citadel of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Burning Sands
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Price of Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Corrosion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aether Sting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Megrim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Treachery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planar Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lethal Vapors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Tempest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dress Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Close Quarters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Battle Strain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Telepathy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bitterblossom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Standstill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ghost Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vesuva
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Visage of Bolas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Locket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Locket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Locket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Misleading Signpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Underground Sea
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Fetid Pools
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Ice Tunnel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-27%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Horizon of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-32%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Glimmervoid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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