Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Upgraded

Cas Hinds
Mar 16, 2026
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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Naktamun Lorespinner
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
45%synergy
Crux of Fate
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
43%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
43%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
40%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
39%synergy
Dark Intimations
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
31%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Slave of Bolas
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
56%inclusion53 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Waste Not
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
-14%synergy
Sangromancer
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
27%synergy
Liliana's Caress
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Fell Specter
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Hellkite Courser
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
6%synergy
The Raven Man
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Clone
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Decadent Dragon
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Augur of Bolas
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
The Scarab God
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Specter
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
The Scorpion God
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mage
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Balefire Dragon
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Blizzard Specter
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Anger
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Royal Assassin
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Archivist
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Tetsuo Umezawa
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Crosis's Charm
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Soul Manipulation
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-17%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Commence the Endgame
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Stinging Study
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Recoil
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Unsummon
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Dream Salvage
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Fork
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Terror
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Boomerang
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Identity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Evacuation
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Deliver Unto Evil
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Syphon Mind
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Deep Analysis
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Hour of Devastation
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-17%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Braingeyser
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Reforge the Soul
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Apex of Power
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Wit's End
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Fireball
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Mind Twist
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
The Elderspell
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Worst Fears
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Gem of Becoming
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
7%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Library of Leng
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Viridian Longbow
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Megrim
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Dragon Tempest
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Raiders' Wake
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
8%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Control Magic
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Bandit's Talent
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ambition
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Whip
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Invisibility
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Barren Moor
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion83 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion66 decks95 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Visage of Bolas
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion92 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion92 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion91 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion73 decks95 decks
-15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Isle
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
1%synergy