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Nebuchadnezzar
Price tag $34.89

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2282 Current Rank
#2205 Last Week
#2003 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Nebuchadnezzar.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nebuchadnezzar decks.

Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+3% Synergy $8.73
Send in the Pest Send in the Pest
+3% Synergy $0.19
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+1% Synergy $0.33
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
0% Synergy $17.35
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-2% Synergy $3.08

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nebuchadnezzar's abilities and overall game plan.

Telepathy Telepathy
+82% Synergy $1.15
Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+80% Synergy $269.50
Seer's Vision Seer's Vision
+72% Synergy $0.26
Megrim Megrim
+65% Synergy $2.13
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+65% Synergy $11.06
Waste Not Waste Not
+65% Synergy $8.26
Peek Peek
+64% Synergy $0.49
Zur's Weirding Zur's Weirding
+64% Synergy $2.46
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+56% Synergy $0.33
Spy Network Spy Network
+55% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Recoil Recoil
+54% Synergy $0.24
Wandering Eye Wandering Eye
+54% Synergy $0.13
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+53% Synergy $11.42
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+52% Synergy $6.00
Duress Duress
+52% Synergy $0.13
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+52% Synergy $0.47
Perplex Perplex
+48% Synergy $1.59
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+48% Synergy $0.51
Clairvoyance Clairvoyance
+48% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+34% Synergy $18.53
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+31% Synergy $1.54
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+16% Synergy $2.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $72.10
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $23.16
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $60.87
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $58.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nebuchadnezzar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Doomsday Specter Doomsday Specter
+45% Synergy $0.47
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+43% Synergy $0.46
Hypnotic Specter Hypnotic Specter
+43% Synergy $1.88
Tourach, Dread Cantor Tourach, Dread Cantor
+40% Synergy $1.33
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+36% Synergy $0.91
Ghastlord of Fugue Ghastlord of Fugue
+35% Synergy $1.30
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+34% Synergy $0.83
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+34% Synergy $20.22
Siren of the Silent Song Siren of the Silent Song
+33% Synergy $0.21
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+32% Synergy $0.90
Blizzard Specter Blizzard Specter
+32% Synergy $0.30
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+28% Synergy $9.73
Thoughtcutter Agent Thoughtcutter Agent
+27% Synergy $0.11
Dimir Cutpurse Dimir Cutpurse
+24% Synergy $0.42
Rag Man Rag Man
+23% Synergy $0.22
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+20% Synergy $0.23
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+17% Synergy $3.32
Hollow Specter Hollow Specter
+17% Synergy $0.39
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+15% Synergy $0.56
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+14% Synergy $9.36
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+13% Synergy $4.77
Scythe Specter Scythe Specter
+13% Synergy $0.48
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+12% Synergy $1.76
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+12% Synergy $0.39
Mindleech Mass Mindleech Mass
+10% Synergy $0.76
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+10% Synergy $4.88
Stronghold Rats Stronghold Rats
+10% Synergy $1.01
Abyssal Specter Abyssal Specter
+10% Synergy $0.17
Cunning Lethemancer Cunning Lethemancer
+9% Synergy $7.29
Rackling Rackling
+9% Synergy $0.22
Asylum Visitor Asylum Visitor
+9% Synergy $0.33
Wizened Snitches Wizened Snitches
+8% Synergy $0.27
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+8% Synergy $0.35
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+8% Synergy $0.17
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+7% Synergy $0.48
Grief Grief
+7% Synergy $2.51
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+7% Synergy $0.32
Liliana's Specter Liliana's Specter
+7% Synergy $0.58
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+6% Synergy $12.26
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+6% Synergy $0.31
Deceit Deceit
+6% Synergy $5.78
Guul Draz Specter Guul Draz Specter
+6% Synergy $0.21
Urgoros, the Empty One Urgoros, the Empty One
+6% Synergy $0.28
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+5% Synergy $43.91
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.91
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+3% Synergy $0.39
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+2% Synergy $5.36
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-5% Synergy $3.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.31
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-8% Synergy $5.92

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nebuchadnezzar safe.

Dream Salvage Dream Salvage
+47% Synergy $0.52
Boomerang Boomerang
+28% Synergy $0.10
Unsummon Unsummon
+23% Synergy $0.06
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+16% Synergy $1.45
Lay Bare Lay Bare
+16% Synergy $0.09
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.41
Treacherous Urge Treacherous Urge
+11% Synergy $0.27
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+10% Synergy $16.74
Snap Snap
+9% Synergy $3.40
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+9% Synergy $0.56
Evacuation Evacuation
+8% Synergy $0.34
Capsize Capsize
+8% Synergy $1.01
Terror Terror
+7% Synergy $0.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.90
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.48
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.36
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.46
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+3% Synergy $1.29
Rewind Rewind
+3% Synergy $0.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.82
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-2% Synergy $0.25
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
-2% Synergy $7.43
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.25
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $64.63
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.57
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.01
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.00
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $1.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.27

Sorceries

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

Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+37% Synergy $7.16
Blackmail Blackmail
+32% Synergy $0.46
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+30% Synergy $2.19
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $4.94
Sorcerous Sight Sorcerous Sight
+28% Synergy $0.59
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+28% Synergy $0.25
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+22% Synergy $0.55
Divest Divest
+21% Synergy $0.23
Dreams of Steel and Oil Dreams of Steel and Oil
+20% Synergy $0.28
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+19% Synergy $3.98
Mind Twist Mind Twist
+16% Synergy $1.32
Inquisition of Kozilek Inquisition of Kozilek
+12% Synergy $0.64
Distress Distress
+11% Synergy $0.17
Cabal Therapy Cabal Therapy
+11% Synergy $6.55
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+9% Synergy $0.24
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+9% Synergy $0.21
Ashen Powder Ashen Powder
+8% Synergy $1.23
Coercion Coercion
+8% Synergy $0.13
Harsh Scrutiny Harsh Scrutiny
+7% Synergy $0.16
Unnerve Unnerve
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ostracize Ostracize
+7% Synergy $0.11
Consult the Necrosages Consult the Necrosages
+6% Synergy $0.18
Despise Despise
+6% Synergy $0.20
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $7.39
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $41.92
Amnesia Amnesia
+5% Synergy $2.59
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+3% Synergy $8.01
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.38
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.99
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $3.67
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
-1% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.75
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $8.19
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-5% Synergy $0.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.05
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+36% Synergy $4.21
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+25% Synergy $10.92
The Rack The Rack
+24% Synergy $3.51
Wheel of Torture Wheel of Torture
+23% Synergy $1.01
Cursed Rack Cursed Rack
+17% Synergy $5.30
Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+15% Synergy $0.34
Skullcage Skullcage
+14% Synergy $0.36
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+11% Synergy $5.10
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $13.86
Paupers' Cage Paupers' Cage
+7% Synergy $1.37
Sorcerous Spyglass Sorcerous Spyglass
+7% Synergy $0.10
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+5% Synergy $0.59
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+5% Synergy $14.81
Mindcrank Mindcrank
-2% Synergy $10.59
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nebuchadnezzar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+41% Synergy $1.42
Breathstealer's Crypt Breathstealer's Crypt
+38% Synergy $11.52
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+30% Synergy $6.73
Oppression Oppression
+28% Synergy $4.26
Shrieking Affliction Shrieking Affliction
+23% Synergy $0.34
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+21% Synergy $0.32
Quest for the Nihil Stone Quest for the Nihil Stone
+21% Synergy $1.52
Propaganda Propaganda
+19% Synergy $3.11
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+17% Synergy $7.26
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+17% Synergy $2.57
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+12% Synergy $20.52
Larceny Larceny
+10% Synergy $0.26
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+10% Synergy $11.05
Warped Devotion Warped Devotion
+9% Synergy $0.22
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $26.10
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+7% Synergy $9.62
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+7% Synergy $1.95
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+7% Synergy $5.46
Words of Waste Words of Waste
+7% Synergy $5.40
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+6% Synergy $10.87
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $4.22
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+2% Synergy $0.58
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $5.00
Necromancy Necromancy
+1% Synergy $19.84
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nebuchadnezzar to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+14% Synergy $0.32
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+10% Synergy $5.99
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+7% Synergy $9.01
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+3% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+30% Synergy $1.50
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.70
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $11.15
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+8% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.94
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $33.04
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.85
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+6% Synergy $0.36
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.32
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $63.55
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+3% Synergy $2.86
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.73
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.74
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $5.44
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $4.53
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.30
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.63
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.80
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $1.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $1.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $1.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nebuchadnezzar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+9% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+7% Synergy $0.34
Salt Marsh Salt Marsh
+5% Synergy $0.29
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.46
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.82
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.33
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.33
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.87
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $10.60
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.77
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $16.81
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $17.33
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-3% Synergy $0.85
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-3% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $16.02
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.47
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $6.71
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $9.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-6% Synergy $10.77
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-6% Synergy $0.37
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $28.09
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-6% Synergy $2.12
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.34
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-7% Synergy $0.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $18.92
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.57
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-9% Synergy $10.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.82
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.25
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-14% Synergy $0.31