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Bontu the Glorified
Price tag $1.96

Legendary CreatureGod

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2107 Current Rank
#1894 Last Week
#2133 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.

Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+6% Synergy $0.27
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+5% Synergy $0.35
Hymn of the Faller Hymn of the Faller
+4% Synergy $0.14
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
0% Synergy $1.04
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
0% Synergy $6.79

High Synergy Cards

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

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+54% Synergy $0.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+42% Synergy $3.00
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+39% Synergy $1.05
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+37% Synergy $0.26
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+36% Synergy $0.28
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+36% Synergy $0.27
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+35% Synergy $4.86
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+34% Synergy $1.21
Bontu's Last Reckoning Bontu's Last Reckoning
+34% Synergy $0.50
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+33% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

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

Blood Artist Blood Artist
+31% Synergy $1.86
Village Rites Village Rites
+30% Synergy $0.24
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+28% Synergy $4.72
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $0.44
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+27% Synergy $0.14
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+27% Synergy $0.49
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $1.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-9% Synergy $8.53
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-20% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
-9% Synergy $16.11
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-10% Synergy $12.28
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $52.72

Creatures

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

Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+33% Synergy $3.21
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+33% Synergy $0.10
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+32% Synergy $7.23
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+32% Synergy $0.23
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+31% Synergy $0.12
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+31% Synergy $0.37
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+30% Synergy $1.33
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+30% Synergy $0.05
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+28% Synergy $0.55
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+27% Synergy $0.54
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+26% Synergy $2.26
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+25% Synergy $1.77
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+24% Synergy $0.26
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+24% Synergy $0.11
Tenacious Dead Tenacious Dead
+24% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+23% Synergy $1.95
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+23% Synergy $0.57
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.09
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+21% Synergy $0.45
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+21% Synergy $0.33
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+20% Synergy $0.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.25
Skirsdag High Priest Skirsdag High Priest
+18% Synergy $0.17
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+17% Synergy $0.26
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+17% Synergy $1.42
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+16% Synergy $1.27
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+15% Synergy $0.42
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+15% Synergy $1.77
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+13% Synergy $5.31
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+13% Synergy $0.06
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+12% Synergy $0.07
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+11% Synergy $0.18
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+11% Synergy $8.49
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+11% Synergy $0.28
Oathsworn Vampire Oathsworn Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.12
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+10% Synergy $0.26
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+9% Synergy $0.19
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+8% Synergy $1.17
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+8% Synergy $7.85
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+7% Synergy $0.62
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+7% Synergy $0.32
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+6% Synergy $2.40
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+6% Synergy $0.88
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+5% Synergy $9.01
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+4% Synergy $15.31
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+2% Synergy $1.21
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $2.30
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-6% Synergy $1.41
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-9% Synergy $13.56

Instants

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

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+20% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+19% Synergy $0.41
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+13% Synergy $0.16
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+11% Synergy $0.46
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.04
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+8% Synergy $0.39
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+7% Synergy $1.55
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+6% Synergy $0.69
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.24
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.15
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.19
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $1.08
Defile Defile
0% Synergy $0.62
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
-1% Synergy $0.13
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-2% Synergy $0.18
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $2.92
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $4.33
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.29
Overkill Overkill
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-4% Synergy $11.08
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-4% Synergy $3.08
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-4% Synergy $2.65
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $2.64
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $15.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.35
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-8% Synergy $0.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.91
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $12.66
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-14% Synergy $4.21

Sorceries

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

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+25% Synergy $0.73
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+12% Synergy $0.19
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+11% Synergy $0.27
Wander in Death Wander in Death
+10% Synergy $0.04
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $20.12
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+8% Synergy $0.19
Final Act Final Act
+7% Synergy $1.25
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.74
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.08
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.45
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+5% Synergy $0.05
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.72
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+4% Synergy $0.19
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.25
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $10.83
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.23
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+1% Synergy $0.31
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.32
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-1% Synergy $20.32
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.53
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $0.40
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $26.07
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-3% Synergy $0.31
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $20.09
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $1.91
Living Death Living Death
-4% Synergy $2.43
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-6% Synergy $0.97
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-8% Synergy $4.51
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-9% Synergy $2.61
Mutilate Mutilate
-12% Synergy $1.70
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $5.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-19% Synergy $5.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $8.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $4.87
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+18% Synergy $0.68
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+17% Synergy $0.98
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+12% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $57.97
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $2.24
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+7% Synergy $0.40
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $6.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $34.22
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+4% Synergy $2.78
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $0.99
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $1.31
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+2% Synergy $1.53
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $5.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-2% Synergy $0.85
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-10% Synergy $2.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Open the Graves Open the Graves
+30% Synergy $0.44
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+22% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Black Market
+21% Synergy $3.70
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+20% Synergy $0.34
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+18% Synergy $20.40
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+18% Synergy $0.26
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+15% Synergy $15.38
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+12% Synergy $21.01
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+9% Synergy $0.21
Attrition Attrition
+8% Synergy $19.82
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+7% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $3.56
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+6% Synergy $0.17
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+6% Synergy $0.91
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $4.87
Pestilence Pestilence
+5% Synergy $0.60
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+5% Synergy $3.46
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+5% Synergy $0.26
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+5% Synergy $0.48
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+5% Synergy $1.64
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.06
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+3% Synergy $4.03
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $3.00
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+1% Synergy $21.86
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+1% Synergy $4.45
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy $21.30
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $12.32
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-12% Synergy $2.62

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+15% Synergy $6.68
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+8% Synergy $0.48
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+7% Synergy $3.88
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+4% Synergy $6.81
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $5.14

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+23% Synergy $0.11
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+15% Synergy $1.62
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+14% Synergy $1.08
High Market High Market
+12% Synergy $1.38
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy $19.45
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+9% Synergy $0.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.15
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $96.53
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+5% Synergy $0.94
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.64
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.43
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+5% Synergy $0.52
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.99
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.85
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
0% Synergy $12.42
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.74
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $23.29
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $35.89
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-3% Synergy $3.07
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $25.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $49.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.24
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+12% Synergy $0.85
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+11% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $4.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-6% Synergy $3.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.15

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
+7% Synergy $0.07
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+6% Synergy $3.47
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $2.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.55
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $1.08
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.07
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-2% Synergy $1.03
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $26.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.35

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