Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Nicol Bolas
Rank #1,272
7decks
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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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Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Hypnotic Specter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Tetsuo Umezawa
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Gwendlyn Di Corci
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Clone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Juggernaut
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Courser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Serendib Efreet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Mahamoti Djinn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Sindbad
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Air Elemental
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Worthy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Two-Headed Giant of Foriys
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceress Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Yotian Soldier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hurloon Minotaur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Black Knight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rukh Egg
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Geode Golem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Obsianus Golem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sire of Insanity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blazing Specter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Will-o'-the-Wisp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aladdin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Royal Assassin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blizzard Specter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drudge Skeletons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Fork
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Inferno
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Force Spike
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Terror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Boomerang
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Psionic Blast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Shatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dwarven Catapult
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Artifact Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Power Sink
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Howl from Beyond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Short
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reset
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silhouette
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Backdraft
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Remove Soul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Plating
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fissure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crosis's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hell Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Gas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sewers of Estark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Transmutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Twiddle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Insidious Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Teleport
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantment Alteration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Magical Hack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Braingeyser
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Fireball
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Timetwister
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sinkhole
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Mind Twist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Crux of Fate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Disintegrate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Chain Lightning
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Earthquake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Hellfire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Recall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Whispering Madness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Snort
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drain Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Purge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Molten Psyche
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Amnesia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blatant Thievery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Word of Binding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wit's End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Clash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Raise Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Apex of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Detonate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tormenting Voice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Energy Tap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Howling Mine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Icy Manipulator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Jandor's Saddlebags
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Universe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forcefield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Illusionary Mask
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jayemdae Tome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Library of Leng
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Black Vise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Copy Artifact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Control Magic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Fevered Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Oubliette
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steal Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Power Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Tempest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Invisibility
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dissipation Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Caress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dack Fayden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Strip Mine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Maze of Ith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Faerie Conclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hammerheim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Spawning Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ghitu Encampment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-45%synergy
Basalt Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Relic of Sauron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Locket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Locket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Locket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Ruins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Ice Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-31%synergy