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Bontu the Glorified
Price tag $2.01

Legendary CreatureGod

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2810 Current Rank
#2679 Last Week
#2241 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bontu the Glorified.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bontu the Glorified decks.

Moonshadow Moonshadow
+32% Synergy $19.48
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+3% Synergy $24.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bontu the Glorified's abilities and overall game plan.

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+54% Synergy $0.11
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+43% Synergy $2.04
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+40% Synergy $0.97
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+39% Synergy $8.77
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+39% Synergy $0.23
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+39% Synergy $0.62
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+34% Synergy $0.72
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+34% Synergy $3.68
Bontu's Last Reckoning Bontu's Last Reckoning
+34% Synergy $0.60
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+34% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bontu the Glorified decks.

Village Rites Village Rites
+31% Synergy $0.25
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+30% Synergy $1.61
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+28% Synergy $6.27
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $0.48
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+25% Synergy $0.17
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+25% Synergy $0.53
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+6% Synergy $2.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-10% Synergy $9.63
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $4.24

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-10% Synergy $12.63
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $57.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bontu the Glorified's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+33% Synergy $7.53
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+33% Synergy $0.28
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+32% Synergy $0.17
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+32% Synergy $0.06
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+31% Synergy $1.98
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+30% Synergy $0.13
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+30% Synergy $0.40
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+28% Synergy $0.08
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+26% Synergy $1.90
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+26% Synergy $0.34
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+25% Synergy $0.36
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+25% Synergy $3.19
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+24% Synergy $0.11
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+23% Synergy $1.69
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+22% Synergy $0.83
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+22% Synergy $0.33
Tenacious Dead Tenacious Dead
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+21% Synergy $0.85
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+21% Synergy $0.61
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+19% Synergy $1.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.20
Skirsdag High Priest Skirsdag High Priest
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+16% Synergy $0.27
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+15% Synergy $1.82
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+14% Synergy $2.99
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+13% Synergy $0.06
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+13% Synergy $0.09
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+12% Synergy $0.34
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+12% Synergy $6.77
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+12% Synergy $10.09
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+11% Synergy $0.18
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+10% Synergy $0.27
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+9% Synergy $0.25
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+9% Synergy $7.35
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+9% Synergy $0.09
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.23
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+7% Synergy $1.26
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+6% Synergy $1.65
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+6% Synergy $1.67
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+6% Synergy $2.59
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+6% Synergy $10.89
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+5% Synergy $0.36
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+3% Synergy $0.47
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+2% Synergy $0.59
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+1% Synergy $18.14
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-1% Synergy $1.94
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-6% Synergy $1.69
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-11% Synergy $13.42

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bontu the Glorified safe.

Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+25% Synergy $0.15
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+22% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+21% Synergy $0.29
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+12% Synergy $0.16
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+10% Synergy $0.52
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.05
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+6% Synergy $0.46
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+6% Synergy $1.67
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.50
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+5% Synergy $0.54
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+2% Synergy $0.09
Defile Defile
+1% Synergy $1.04
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.21
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
0% Synergy $0.89
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-1% Synergy $0.80
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $5.30
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-2% Synergy $4.93
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.15
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-3% Synergy $0.20
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-3% Synergy $1.85
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-3% Synergy $0.76
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-3% Synergy $4.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-4% Synergy $3.91
Entomb Entomb
-4% Synergy $13.85
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-6% Synergy $11.72
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $21.94
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-9% Synergy $0.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-9% Synergy $8.50
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $10.31
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-15% Synergy $4.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bontu the Glorified's game plan and control the board.

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+26% Synergy $0.68
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+11% Synergy $0.17
Damnation Damnation
+10% Synergy $18.65
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+10% Synergy $0.37
Wander in Death Wander in Death
+10% Synergy $0.05
Final Act Final Act
+7% Synergy $1.55
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.50
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+6% Synergy $0.18
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+5% Synergy $0.07
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+4% Synergy $1.01
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+4% Synergy $0.07
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.23
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.86
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.24
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+3% Synergy $0.06
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $11.12
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+2% Synergy $0.26
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.41
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-1% Synergy $24.60
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $3.62
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $25.19
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $19.74
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-3% Synergy $2.42
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $2.41
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-4% Synergy $0.32
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-4% Synergy $0.84
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $1.96
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-7% Synergy $5.60
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-9% Synergy $5.03
Mutilate Mutilate
-11% Synergy $1.80
Reanimate Reanimate
-14% Synergy $6.67
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-17% Synergy $6.86

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+21% Synergy $4.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+21% Synergy $12.30
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+19% Synergy $0.77
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+17% Synergy $1.28
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+14% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $50.76
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $2.27
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+6% Synergy $2.24
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+5% Synergy $0.44
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+5% Synergy $3.63
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+4% Synergy $0.17
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+4% Synergy $14.10
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+4% Synergy $9.14
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.84
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $41.18
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+1% Synergy $2.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.23
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
-1% Synergy $2.35
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-2% Synergy $3.49
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-2% Synergy $0.73
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bontu the Glorified's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Open the Graves Open the Graves
+33% Synergy $0.77
Black Market Black Market
+23% Synergy $4.37
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+21% Synergy $0.11
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+20% Synergy $0.36
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+19% Synergy $26.35
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+17% Synergy $0.28
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+15% Synergy $25.37
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+14% Synergy $15.50
Attrition Attrition
+10% Synergy $19.76
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+7% Synergy $0.25
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+7% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $1.25
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+6% Synergy $0.18
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+6% Synergy $1.04
Pestilence Pestilence
+5% Synergy $0.48
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+5% Synergy $3.29
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+5% Synergy $0.50
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+5% Synergy $0.18
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+5% Synergy $0.29
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.23
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+4% Synergy $5.32
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+4% Synergy $0.17
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+4% Synergy $3.25
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+3% Synergy $5.40
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+3% Synergy $0.28
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+1% Synergy $4.45
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
0% Synergy $6.46
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $22.51
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-2% Synergy $16.80
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $13.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $7.94
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-11% Synergy $3.28

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bontu the Glorified to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+17% Synergy $8.37
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+7% Synergy $0.48
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $4.25
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+5% Synergy $7.43
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $7.85

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+23% Synergy $0.09
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+17% Synergy $0.64
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+13% Synergy $3.52
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.36
High Market High Market
+11% Synergy $1.12
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $22.18
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+8% Synergy $0.14
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+6% Synergy $1.49
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+6% Synergy $0.49
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.36
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.71
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.11
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+4% Synergy $97.93
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.82
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.09
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $5.27
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.14
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.16
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $34.22
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
0% Synergy $3.71
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $12.12
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-2% Synergy $1.05
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $8.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $45.08
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-8% Synergy $27.86
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $53.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.28
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+16% Synergy $1.21
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+9% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.72
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-7% Synergy $55.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bontu the Glorified decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $4.48
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.09
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.47
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $1.49
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
0% Synergy $0.89
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.19
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $19.74
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-9% Synergy $8.50

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bontu the Glorified.

Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ravos, Soultender Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Ravos, Soultender
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Cultist of the Absolute Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Miara, Thorn of the Glade Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Sengir, the Dark Baron Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
Agent Venom Agent Venom
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sengir, the Dark Baron Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tana, the Bloodsower Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tana, the Bloodsower
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ravos, Soultender Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Ravos, Soultender
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
Cabal Patriarch Cabal Patriarch
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
Tymaret, the Murder King Tymaret, the Murder King
Truss, Chief Engineer Truss, Chief Engineer
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Othelm, Sigardian Outcast // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain